Why Is Netflix Inc. (NFLX) Stock Down Today?
AI-sourced movement explanations, refreshed three times each trading day · Latest: July 17, 2026
Netflix Shares Plunge Over 7% on Disappointing Q3 Revenue Forecast
The Full Story
Netflix (NFLX) shares plummeted over 7% today, significantly underperforming the sector average. This sharp decline follows the company's Q2 2026 earnings report yesterday, where despite reporting record quarterly revenue, its Q3 revenue guidance fell below analyst expectations. Investors reacted negatively to the weaker-than-anticipated outlook, leading to a substantial sell-off.
What's Driving the Move
Disappointing Q3 Revenue Forecast
Netflix's Q3 revenue guidance, released with its Q2 2026 earnings, came in below analyst expectations, signaling slower growth ahead.
Significant Moves — Last 90 Days
Netflix Shares Plunge Over 7% on Disappointing Q3 Revenue Forecast
Netflix Plunges Over 7% Following Q2 2026 Earnings Report
Netflix Jumps Over 4.5% on Investor Update Anticipation and Licensing News
Netflix Shares Climb, Outperforming Sector on Strong Investor Interest
Netflix Shares Fall, Underperforming Sector Average
Previous Sessions
A running log of what moved NFLX each trading day.
| Date | Move | What Happened |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16 | ▼ -7.18% | Netflix Plunges Over 7% Following Q2 2026 Earnings Report |
| Jul 15 | ▲ +0.20% | Netflix Posts Modest Gain Ahead of Q2 Earnings Report |
| Jul 14 | ▼ -0.43% | Netflix Dips Slightly Ahead of Anticipated July 16 Event |
| Jul 13 | ▲ +0.67% | Netflix Edges Higher, Outperforming Sector on Modest Trading Day |
| Jul 10 | ▼ -2.77% | Netflix Shares Decline Amidst Broader Sector Gains |
| Jul 9 | ▼ -0.17% | Netflix sees slight dip as sector rises, ahead of earnings season |
| Jul 8 | ▼ -0.79% | Netflix Dips Marginally, Aligns with Sector Trends |
| Jul 7 | ▲ +0.25% | Netflix Inches Up Slightly Amid Broader Sector Gains |
| Jul 6 | ▼ -2.06% | Netflix Shares Decline Over 2% Against Positive Sector Trend |
| Jul 3 | — +0.00% | Netflix (NFLX) Trading Halted for Independence Day Holiday |
| Jul 2 | ▲ +4.58% | Netflix Jumps Over 4.5% on Investor Update Anticipation and Licensing News |
| Jul 1 | ▲ +3.91% | Netflix Shares Climb, Outperforming Sector on Strong Investor Interest |
| Jun 30 | ▼ -3.24% | Netflix Shares Fall, Underperforming Sector Average |
| Jun 29 | — -0.07% | Netflix shows resilience with minimal dip as sector declines |
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