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Netflix Announces Price Hike After Adding 19 Million New Subscribers

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San Francisco, United States: Netflix, the global streaming giant, announced a price hike for its premium and standard memberships in the United States, alongside increases in Argentina, Canada, and Portugal. The announcement came on Tuesday, following a successful holiday season that saw the platform add nearly 19 million subscribers, bringing its global total to over 300 million.

In the United States, premium memberships will now cost $25 per month, up by $2, while standard memberships will rise to $18. The ad-supported standard tier will also see a $1 increase, making it $8 per month. Netflix explained the price adjustment as necessary to continue delivering quality content and reinvest in its programming.

“As we continue to invest in programming and deliver more value for our members, we will occasionally ask our members to pay a little more so that we can re-invest to further improve Netflix,” the company said in its letter to investors.

Strong Year-End Performance

In the last quarter of 2024, Netflix reported a profit of $1.87 billion on revenue of $10.25 billion, representing double-digit growth compared to the same period in 2023. The company credited its record-breaking content lineup, including the much-anticipated second season of Squid Game, for the surge in subscribers.

Netflix shares surged more than 14% in after-market trading, topping $993, as executives expressed optimism about the company’s trajectory in 2025.

"We enter 2025 with strong momentum, coming off a year with record net additions of 41 million and having re-accelerated growth," Netflix executives stated. They highlighted that Netflix maintains a leadership position in engagement, with subscribers spending an average of two hours daily on the platform.

Expanding the Business Model

Netflix emphasized its focus on improving all aspects of its service, from more engaging content to refining its pricing strategy and expanding advertising capabilities. The ad-supported tier has seen significant growth, accounting for more than 55% of new sign-ups in markets where it is available, with overall adoption increasing by 30% compared to the previous quarter.

The company also announced plans to diversify further into live programming and gaming while exploring partnerships with once-competitive platforms. In the United States, Netflix has begun offering bundled subscriptions with rivals like Peacock and Apple TV.

Upcoming Content and Revenue Projections

Looking ahead, Netflix forecasts revenue between $43.5 billion and $44.5 billion in 2025, with a targeted operating margin of 29%. Its upcoming content slate includes new seasons of Wednesday and Stranger Things, along with 52 weeks of WWE professional wrestling and the return of NFL games on Christmas Day.

Netflix has maintained its dominant position in the streaming market, even as competitors like Disney+ face challenges despite their blockbuster Marvel and Star Wars franchises. Over the past year, Netflix shares have risen by 80%, significantly outperforming major stock indices like the S&P 500 and NASDAQ.

Squid Game’s Continued Influence

The second season of Squid Game, a dystopian South Korean series exploring themes of inequality and survival, remains a major draw for the platform. The series, hailed as Netflix’s most-watched TV show ever, continues to cement South Korea’s cultural influence alongside global icons like BTS and Parasite.

As Netflix ventures into 2025, its growth trajectory and ambitious strategies signal its commitment to staying at the forefront of the streaming industry, even as the landscape grows increasingly competitive.

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