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Netflix says it will buy back a lot of its own shares and changed its money plans for 2026.

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Netflix repurchased 63.9 million shares, but lowered its cash-flow and ad-sales forecasts. Its ad business is growing and plans to reach more countries, leaving mixed signals about its outlook.

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The share purchases return money to owners, but lower forecasts for cash flow and ad sales pull the other way. The cash-flow cut came from a one-time real estate deal, and the ad forecast fell because product features are rolling out more slowly. Ad business growth above 80% and plans to launch in 15 more countries next year temper those cuts, so the report points in both directions.

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