Will Netflix Earnings Highlight a Spike in Subscriber Growth?

With the coronavirus and volatile markets dominating headlines, it's easy to forget that earnings season is just around the corner. Companies will soon be reporting their first-quarter results, as well as providing investors a window into Q2. For most companies, the major theme will be updating investors on the financial damage that travel restrictions, closures, and stay-at-home orders have done to their businesses. But not all companies will be hurt by these unusual times. Indeed, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) will likely see a boost in streaming hours and subscribers as people around the world are staying home to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

Always one of the first megacaps to report earnings every quarter, Netflix will release its first-quarter results on April 21.

Here's what investors should look for when the update goes live.

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