Netflix Falls on Tepid Outlook; J&J Sees 2026 Growth; United Air Rises on Upbeat Outlook

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Netflix (NFLX) shares fall after the streaming giant forecast first-quarter earnings below the average analyst estimate. The company also plans to pause its share buybacks in an effort to accumulate cash to fund the pending acquisition of Warner Bros.- Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) fourth-quarter sales beat expectations, led by strong growth for several newer cancer treatments, while issuing higher-than-expected 2026 guidance despite a recent deal with the White House to give discounts on some of the company’s key drugs. Sales are projected to be in a range of between $100 billion and $101 billion this year — above the average of analyst estimates. The company sees adjusted earnings of as much as $11.63 a share for the year. J&J said fourth-quarter earnings of $2.46 a share excluding certain items were reduced by 10 cents due to the company’s $3.05 billion deal to buy Halda Therapeutics.- United Airlines Holdings (UAL) beat Wall Street estimates for the fourth quarter and anticipates a strong 2026, driven by demand from high-spending domestic passengers and international travelers.United’s upbeat outlook for demand echoes predictions by Delta Air Lines Inc., though both carriers offered a more cautious view for 2026 after the US aviation industry emerged from a volatile year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.