Netflix shares soar on record subscriber gains, planned price hikes

LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Netflix shares listed in Frankfurt rose 14.3% in early trading on Wednesday after the streaming service said on Tuesday it attracted a record number of subscribers over the holiday quarter.

A woman stands next to a logo of Netflix during an event in Mumbai, India, February 29, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

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The company said it plans to hike prices in the U.S., Canada, Portugal and Argentina after adding 18.9 million subscribers in its fourth quarter.

The company’s shares rose 10% in after-hours trading on Tuesday, having closed up 1.35% in regular trading.

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Reporting by Lucy Raitano; Editing by Amanda Cooper

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