Netflix stock price drops as investors ponder growth [Video]

Netflix shares fell on Friday, as its surprise move to stop sharing subscriber additions and average revenue per member from 2025 sowed doubts in investor minds about growth peaking in some markets for the streaming pioneer.

The decision to hold back crucial metrics that have moved the stock market comes as Wall Street analysts expect subscriber growth for Netflix in North America and Europe to saturate.

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“Investors like transparency and the market has judged Netflix on its subscriber success ever since it has been on the stock market,” said Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell.

“To many, it is a valuable metric and hiding it comes at a time when many people are wondering if Netflix has reached maturity in many regions.”

Netflix added new customers in the first quarter, but its second-quarter revenue …