Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?

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SteadyDoesIt
·2021-07-08
Their market is already competitive enough. Unless they can carve out a profitable niche quickly, it is going to be another cash drain on the company
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Sembread
·2021-07-08
Overall, positive As netflix is expanding itsrevenue sources in mature markets. But developing growth in other regions are equally important
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FlareSpark
·2021-07-08
Another company getting big head and lost their direction[Miser]
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Catherinescz
·2021-07-07
Good share
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Debbiex
·2021-07-07
Like and comment pls
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Stekii
·2021-07-07
A good try
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Nagbaba
·2021-07-07
Nice one
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ChongTingWei
·2021-07-07
Good article
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fisheyyy
·2021-07-07
Like n comment pls
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Soon15
·2021-07-07
Diversify is never a bad thing
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OPP
·2021-07-07
All business are diversifying for a sustainable future
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·2021-07-07
Yes Netflix has the best collection
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What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140747018,"gmtCreate":1625677802834,"gmtModify":1703746330161,"author":{"id":"3577401684212475","authorId":"3577401684212475","name":"Sembread","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/0ccc129248a73c2009f6cbf2a217956a","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3577401684212475","authorIdStr":"3577401684212475"},"htmlText":"Overall, positive As netflix is expanding itsrevenue sources in mature markets. 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What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. 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Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. 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What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140728318,"gmtCreate":1625674939634,"gmtModify":1703746296519,"author":{"id":"3584955097359320","authorId":"3584955097359320","name":"FlareSpark","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/38942f5d417a8d645800903b08402b4e","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3584955097359320","authorIdStr":"3584955097359320"},"htmlText":"Another company getting big head and lost their direction[Miser]&nbsp;","listText":"Another company getting big head and lost their direction[Miser]&nbsp;","text":"Another company getting big head and lost their direction[Miser]","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/140728318","repostId":2149390458,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2149390458","pubTimestamp":1625663880,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2149390458?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-07-07 21:18","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2149390458","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Pursuing new revenue sources can be a positive development for the streaming giant.","content":"<p><b>Netflix</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:NFLX)&nbsp;spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming&nbsp;trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208&nbsp;million&nbsp;subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nNetflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-07-07 21:18 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"NFLX":"奈飞","QNETCN":"纳斯达克中美互联网老虎指数"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2149390458","content_text":"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. \nBut after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140733926,"gmtCreate":1625672231265,"gmtModify":1703746235621,"author":{"id":"3586216576187443","authorId":"3586216576187443","name":"Catherinescz","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/044b3a6adef11d5e335164106690da37","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3586216576187443","authorIdStr":"3586216576187443"},"htmlText":"Good share","listText":"Good share","text":"Good share","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/140733926","repostId":2149390458,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2149390458","pubTimestamp":1625663880,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2149390458?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-07-07 21:18","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2149390458","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Pursuing new revenue sources can be a positive development for the streaming giant.","content":"<p><b>Netflix</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:NFLX)&nbsp;spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming&nbsp;trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208&nbsp;million&nbsp;subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nNetflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-07-07 21:18 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"NFLX":"奈飞","QNETCN":"纳斯达克中美互联网老虎指数"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2149390458","content_text":"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. \nBut after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140707646,"gmtCreate":1625671517585,"gmtModify":1703746217577,"author":{"id":"4087108584104710","authorId":"4087108584104710","name":"Debbiex","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"4087108584104710","authorIdStr":"4087108584104710"},"htmlText":"Like and comment pls","listText":"Like and comment pls","text":"Like and comment pls","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/140707646","repostId":2149390458,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2149390458","pubTimestamp":1625663880,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2149390458?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-07-07 21:18","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2149390458","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Pursuing new revenue sources can be a positive development for the streaming giant.","content":"<p><b>Netflix</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:NFLX)&nbsp;spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming&nbsp;trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208&nbsp;million&nbsp;subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nNetflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-07-07 21:18 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"NFLX":"奈飞","QNETCN":"纳斯达克中美互联网老虎指数"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2149390458","content_text":"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. \nBut after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140480483,"gmtCreate":1625668718742,"gmtModify":1703746121502,"author":{"id":"3582775610192033","authorId":"3582775610192033","name":"Stekii","avatar":"https://static.itradeup.com/news/8eb9ce8db8263ed4761ede77cd5d4385","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3582775610192033","authorIdStr":"3582775610192033"},"htmlText":"A good try","listText":"A good try","text":"A good try","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/140480483","repostId":2149390458,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2149390458","pubTimestamp":1625663880,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2149390458?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-07-07 21:18","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2149390458","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Pursuing new revenue sources can be a positive development for the streaming giant.","content":"<p><b>Netflix</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:NFLX)&nbsp;spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming&nbsp;trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208&nbsp;million&nbsp;subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nNetflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-07-07 21:18 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"NFLX":"奈飞","QNETCN":"纳斯达克中美互联网老虎指数"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2149390458","content_text":"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. \nBut after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140587574,"gmtCreate":1625666284298,"gmtModify":1703745990197,"author":{"id":"3579071733508514","authorId":"3579071733508514","name":"Nagbaba","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3579071733508514","authorIdStr":"3579071733508514"},"htmlText":"Nice one&nbsp;","listText":"Nice one&nbsp;","text":"Nice one","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":3,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/140587574","repostId":2149390458,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2149390458","pubTimestamp":1625663880,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2149390458?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-07-07 21:18","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2149390458","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Pursuing new revenue sources can be a positive development for the streaming giant.","content":"<p><b>Netflix</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:NFLX)&nbsp;spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming&nbsp;trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208&nbsp;million&nbsp;subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nNetflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-07-07 21:18 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"NFLX":"奈飞","QNETCN":"纳斯达克中美互联网老虎指数"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2149390458","content_text":"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. \nBut after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140581353,"gmtCreate":1625666106472,"gmtModify":1703745981087,"author":{"id":"4087820395511820","authorId":"4087820395511820","name":"ChongTingWei","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/48b1fe2259725d0e28d386cfd5b039c8","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"4087820395511820","authorIdStr":"4087820395511820"},"htmlText":"Good article&nbsp;","listText":"Good article&nbsp;","text":"Good article","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/140581353","repostId":2149390458,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2149390458","pubTimestamp":1625663880,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2149390458?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-07-07 21:18","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2149390458","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Pursuing new revenue sources can be a positive development for the streaming giant.","content":"<p><b>Netflix</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:NFLX)&nbsp;spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming&nbsp;trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208&nbsp;million&nbsp;subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nNetflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-07-07 21:18 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"NFLX":"奈飞","QNETCN":"纳斯达克中美互联网老虎指数"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2149390458","content_text":"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. \nBut after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140530065,"gmtCreate":1625665450257,"gmtModify":1703745947847,"author":{"id":"3583709883392258","authorId":"3583709883392258","name":"fisheyyy","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/00ef720127ceb6bf1884b23bc9980e85","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3583709883392258","authorIdStr":"3583709883392258"},"htmlText":"Like n comment pls","listText":"Like n comment pls","text":"Like n comment pls","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":3,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/140530065","repostId":2149390458,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2149390458","pubTimestamp":1625663880,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2149390458?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-07-07 21:18","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2149390458","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Pursuing new revenue sources can be a positive development for the streaming giant.","content":"<p><b>Netflix</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:NFLX)&nbsp;spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming&nbsp;trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208&nbsp;million&nbsp;subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. 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Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nNetflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-07-07 21:18 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"NFLX":"奈飞","QNETCN":"纳斯达克中美互联网老虎指数"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2149390458","content_text":"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. \nBut after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140502264,"gmtCreate":1625665096858,"gmtModify":1703745928884,"author":{"id":"3586169218828492","authorId":"3586169218828492","name":"Soon15","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/f5a12677796ded4bab086e18c3c28976","vip":1,"hat":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/b0a2963eb37c60c5d6d4a8dbcd266952","crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3586169218828492","authorIdStr":"3586169218828492"},"htmlText":"Diversify is never a bad thing","listText":"Diversify is never a bad thing","text":"Diversify is never a bad thing","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/140502264","repostId":2149390458,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2149390458","pubTimestamp":1625663880,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2149390458?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-07-07 21:18","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2149390458","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Pursuing new revenue sources can be a positive development for the streaming giant.","content":"<p><b>Netflix</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:NFLX)&nbsp;spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming&nbsp;trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208&nbsp;million&nbsp;subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nNetflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-07-07 21:18 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"NFLX":"奈飞","QNETCN":"纳斯达克中美互联网老虎指数"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2149390458","content_text":"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. \nBut after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. 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What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. 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What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":5150966,"gmtCreate":1625668978880,"gmtModify":1663230661047,"authorId":3563667976523421,"author":{"id":3563667976523421,"idStr":"3563667976523421","authorId":3563667976523421,"name":"ZStarWyvernZ","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"currentWearingBadge":{"badgeId":"972123088c9646f7b6091ae0662215be-3","templateUuid":"972123088c9646f7b6091ae0662215be","name":"Legendary Trader","description":"Total number of securities or futures transactions reached 300","bigImgUrl":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/656db16598a0b8f21429e10d6c1cb033","smallImgUrl":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/03f10910d4dd9234f9b5702a3342193a","grayImgUrl":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/0c767e35268feb729d50d3fa9a386c5a","redirectLinkEnabled":0,"hasAllocated":1,"isWearing":1,"stampPosition":0,"hasStamp":0,"allocationCount":1,"allocatedDate":"2022.01.11","exceedPercentage":"93.11%","individualDisplayEnabled":0,"individualDisplaySort":0,"categoryType":1100},"crmLevel":7,"crmLevelSwitch":1,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":140501447,"type":1,"supId":5149930,"prevId":0,"content":"<u>cool</u>","text":"<u>cool</u>","html":"<u>cool</u>"},{"id":5149930,"gmtCreate":1625665549976,"gmtModify":1663230657136,"authorId":3580341549267327,"author":{"id":3580341549267327,"idStr":"3580341549267327","authorId":3580341549267327,"name":"Shirron","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/df7d4c61495981213747b5b050907306","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":140501447,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"<u>true</u>","text":"<u>true</u>","html":"<u>true</u>"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140277040,"gmtCreate":1625664883480,"gmtModify":1703745918621,"author":{"id":"3568890919326854","authorId":"3568890919326854","name":"ils","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6a72854f276a4356cfa05e00cab8f047","vip":1,"crmLevel":4,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3568890919326854","authorIdStr":"3568890919326854"},"htmlText":"Yes Netflix has the best collection","listText":"Yes Netflix has the best collection","text":"Yes Netflix has the best collection","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/140277040","repostId":2149390458,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2149390458","pubTimestamp":1625663880,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2149390458?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-07-07 21:18","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2149390458","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Pursuing new revenue sources can be a positive development for the streaming giant.","content":"<p><b>Netflix</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:NFLX)&nbsp;spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming&nbsp;trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208&nbsp;million&nbsp;subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nNetflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-07-07 21:18 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"NFLX":"奈飞","QNETCN":"纳斯达克中美互联网老虎指数"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2149390458","content_text":"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. \nBut after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. 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What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.&nbsp;</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nNetflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-07-07 21:18 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"NFLX":"奈飞","QNETCN":"纳斯达克中美互联网老虎指数"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/07/netflix-is-diversifying-is-that-a-good-thing/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2149390458","content_text":"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208 million subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. \nBut after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":5151702,"gmtCreate":1625672513527,"gmtModify":1663230661829,"authorId":3586843995176207,"author":{"id":3586843995176207,"idStr":"3586843995176207","authorId":3586843995176207,"name":"Tralala","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/743cb76c3b0c645ff52b7d65e0ce54bb","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":140271519,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"<u>like</u>","text":"<u>like</u>","html":"<u>like</u>"},{"id":5149732,"gmtCreate":1625664733977,"gmtModify":1663230656045,"authorId":3578567927092479,"author":{"id":3578567927092479,"idStr":"3578567927092479","authorId":3578567927092479,"name":"Tazjonz","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/f84e5692e6809277d605d8442cdc7efa","vip":1,"currentWearingBadge":{"badgeId":"1026c425416b44e0aac28c11a0848493-2","templateUuid":"1026c425416b44e0aac28c11a0848493","name":"Senior Tiger","description":"Join the tiger community for 1000 days","bigImgUrl":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/0063fb68ea29c9ae6858c58630e182d5","smallImgUrl":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/96c699a93be4214d4b49aea6a5a5d1a4","grayImgUrl":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/35b0e542a9ff77046ed69ef602bc105d","redirectLinkEnabled":0,"hasAllocated":1,"isWearing":1,"stampPosition":0,"hasStamp":0,"allocationCount":1,"allocatedDate":"2023.12.07","individualDisplayEnabled":0,"individualDisplaySort":0,"categoryType":1001},"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":140271519,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Cc amd dbsr","text":"Cc amd dbsr","html":"Cc amd dbsr"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":140270768,"gmtCreate":1625664571254,"gmtModify":1703745907267,"author":{"id":"3571889549699411","authorId":"3571889549699411","name":"Vilianty Luo","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/5108b9bca44d22aa3390fdceb93735cf","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3571889549699411","authorIdStr":"3571889549699411"},"htmlText":"Ok","listText":"Ok","text":"Ok","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":4,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/140270768","repostId":2149390458,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2149390458","pubTimestamp":1625663880,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2149390458?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-07-07 21:18","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Netflix Is Diversifying: Is That a Good Thing?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2149390458","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Pursuing new revenue sources can be a positive development for the streaming giant.","content":"<p><b>Netflix</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:NFLX)&nbsp;spearheaded the cord-cutting and streaming&nbsp;trend over the past several years, amassing an incredible 208&nbsp;million&nbsp;subscribers worldwide and generating $26.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But after a monster 2020 in which member growth skyrocketed, the $240 billion business added a disappointing 4 million customers in the first quarter of 2021. 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In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to <b>Apple</b> Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like <i>Black Mirror: Bandersnatch</i>&nbsp;allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like&nbsp;<i>Resident Evil</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Witcher</i>&nbsp;are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched&nbsp;netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. 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What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. 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What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000&nbsp;adds in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Let's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors.&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/fdbe45f60266a8406ef7288c8fbed02a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"393\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>Expanding the product portfolio&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>At the end of May, it was widely&nbsp;reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. 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Netflix has long used outside partners like&nbsp;<b>Target</b>&nbsp;to create and sell clothing based on shows like&nbsp;<i>Stranger Things</i>. But this time,&nbsp;Netflix wants to run the show.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series <i>Yasuke</i> and <i>Eden</i>. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor&nbsp;based on the hit French series&nbsp;<i>Lupin</i>&nbsp;are expected to drop soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to <b>Walt Disney</b>, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>How should investors interpret this?&nbsp;</h2>\n<p>Generally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no&nbsp;effect&nbsp;on member churn or engagement. There is also&nbsp;plenty of room to&nbsp;gain customers overseas, particularly in India.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Video games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Netflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. 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What's worse, it seems like the lucrative U.S. and Canadian markets are getting saturated, with only 450,000 adds in the most recent quarter. \nNew developments about Netflix's potential foray into video games, as well as its announcement of an online store, could be the streaming giant's admission that to achieve fast growth, new revenue sources are needed. \nLet's find out what Netflix's pursuit of product diversification means for investors. \nImage source: Getty Images.\nExpanding the product portfolio \nAt the end of May, it was widely reported that Netflix was looking to hire a video game executive to push into that market. In addition, rumors swirled that in 2022, the company could launch a subscription gaming service similar to Apple Arcade as a way to further monetize its large customer base. \nWhile it's unknown if Netflix would license third parties or develop games in-house, the evidence is mounting that the company wants to create more interactive features for its viewers. Movies like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allowed viewers to choose the direction of the story. Furthermore, shows like Resident Evil and The Witcher are based on popular video games. It's not hard to see the crossover capabilities between movies, shows, and video games. \nIn addition to pursuing new video entertainment, Netflix in June launched netflix.shop, an online store that plans to sell high-quality, limited-edition apparel and products based on its content catalog. Netflix has long used outside partners like Target to create and sell clothing based on shows like Stranger Things. But this time, Netflix wants to run the show. \nThe website currently offers a small sample of products, including streetwear and action figures based on the anime series Yasuke and Eden. However, expect this to expand considerably. Apparel and decor based on the hit French series Lupin are expected to drop soon. \nNetflix plans to work with up-and-coming artists and designers to produce products. And compared to Walt Disney, which has a long history of merchandising for the mass market, it seems like Netflix wants to focus on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, we can assume that this won't really move the financial needle for the company. Instead, it's a key lever that can be used to engage more with its most loyal customers. \nHow should investors interpret this? \nGenerally, anytime a company begins to announce new strategic avenues or products, it could be a sign that the growth engine that got it to that point is slowing down. In Netflix's case, however, I don't think this is true. Overall, the possibility of a video game offering and brand-relevant merchandise sales should be something that investors cheer. \nThe streaming operation is still firing on all cylinders and exhibiting remarkable growth, even at this size. Revenue in the first quarter soared 24.2%, and Netflix is able to consistently raise prices like it did late last year, with no effect on member churn or engagement. There is also plenty of room to gain customers overseas, particularly in India. \nVideo games (still speculation at this point) and merchandise sales (already underway) will just be incremental and complementary to the streaming business. Netflix has built valuable intellectual property over the years that it is now looking to monetize in new ways. That's the right move from a strategic perspective, as long as it doesn't take management's attention away from the company's content-streaming bread and butter. \nNetflix is a fantastic business, and its stock has been a huge winner over the years. Shareholders shouldn't be surprised if it keeps outperforming the market in the years ahead.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"}],"hasMoreComments":true,"newsSizeData":{"likeSize":115,"commentSize":15,"repostSize":0,"favoriteSize":0,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false}}