Netflix Earnings: What to Watch

Investors have conflicting opinions heading into the Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) fourth-quarter earnings report. On the negative side, the video-streaming giant has missed management's growth targets for two consecutive quarters and more disappointments could be driven by new competition from Disney and Apple. On the other hand, Netflix's global growth opportunity is huge, and so is the potential for surging profits as membership pricing rises.

That conflict sets up a big week for shareholders ahead, so let's look at how the business might perform relative to expectations on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

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