Netflix beat Wall Street expectations

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 21, 2024

Netflix beat Wall Street expectations on both earnings and revenue. The company added 35 million paid subscribers on a year-over-year basis, sending the streaming giant’s stock higher.

KEY FACTS

Netflix reported earnings of $5.40 per share and revenue of $9.82 billion in the third quarter of 2024 ended Sept. 30, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.12 and $9.77 billion, respectively, according to FactSet.
The company saw a roughly 14% jump in global subscribers to 282 million from 247 million in the third quarter of last year – although subscriber growth slowed as the platform added just over 5 million paid members last quarter, compared to 8 million in the second quarter of 2024 and 8.76 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Revenues are up 15% year-on-year.
After months of strong subscriber growth (largely stemming from the introduction of a cheaper advertising tier in May and the implementation of password-sharing measures), the stock hit a record high of $736 last Friday, surpassing its previous high of $733. placed just the day before.

KEY STORY

Analysts had expected the price hike to support strong revenue growth as the explosion in subscriber growth from a crackdown on password sharing began to wane. Netflix’s last major price increase in the US was in October 2023, when it raised the “Basic” plan to $11.99 per month and the “Premium” plan to $22.99 per month. Netflix Originals continued to drive engagement in the third quarter with shows like Emily in Paris Season 4, The Perfect Couple, according to a UBS analyst report.

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Building Permits Surge In Value And Volume Amid Robust Market Activity

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 16, 2026

Strong Growth In Permits Reflects Market Confidence

The latest data released by the Statistical Service underscores a notable surge in the number and, more importantly, the value, area, and residential units approved under construction permits during January–October 2025. Compared to the previous year, the total number of permits rose by 9.0%, reaching 6,490 from 5,955 in the corresponding period of 2024.

Significant Increases In Permitted Value And Area

Growth was even more pronounced in financial and spatial indicators. The total value of approved permits rose by 27.7%, while the cumulative construction area expanded by 30.7%. The strongest acceleration was recorded in residential units, which climbed by 33.1%. This pattern suggests renewed investor activity and stable end-user demand, particularly in housing projects.

October 2025: A Snapshot Of Market Momentum

The activity in October 2025 alone was remarkable. During this month, 855 construction permits were issued, encompassing a total value of €447.6 million and covering an aggregate area of 356.2 thousand square meters. These permits are projected to facilitate the development of 1,950 new residential units, further propelling the sector’s expansion.

New Regulatory Framework Elevates Efficiency

The expansion in permits follows notable administrative reforms. Since 1 July 2024, responsibility for issuing building permits has shifted to Regional Government Bodies, while application and approval procedures have been digitized through the Ippodamos information system. The new framework is designed to reduce processing times, increase transparency, and standardize oversight across districts, contributing to smoother project initiation.

Implications for the Construction Sector

Overall, the data indicate a broad-based strengthening of construction activity during the first ten months of the year, with especially strong gains in project value and residential supply. For developers, suppliers, and financial institutions, these signals point to a market environment characterized by confidence and planning. At the macroeconomic level, continued expansion in construction is likely to support employment, related industries, and fiscal revenues, reinforcing its role as a key growth pillar.

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