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Netflix Spent $4.8B On Buybacks Before Cutting 1,000 Jobs

Netflix said the layoffs affected about 6% of its workforce as it kept $22.3 billion more authorized for buybacks.

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Netflix’s profits are growing, but its latest results show billions going toward share buybacks as thousands lose their jobs.

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Behind the scenes: 1000 employees fired, share price in the descent. What's going on at Netflix?

·Zürich, Switzerland
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Even the CEO points to content offerings.

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Netflix boss says lacklustre new content to blame for disappointing 2026

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Netflix released, on Tuesday, a profit forecast for the fourth quarter below expected, days after the streaming pioneer had fired 6% of its workforce and replaced two of its main programming executives. Netflix's shares fell almost 6%, to US$ 64.66, in the post-market. The shares had [...]

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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