Netflix's Growing Challenge

In Friday's weekly edition of Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill was joined by analysts Joe Magyer, Ron Gross, and James Early in a discussion on Netflix's (NAS: NFLX) latest earnings report and the future of the company. Despite having doubled down on key initiatives and investing in its business, Netflix was punished by Wall Street after reporting results down 88% from last year's Q3. Watch the video below for the guys' take on the growing cost of video content, which they agree is the No. 1 challenge facing Netflix today.

The precipitous drop in Netflix shares since the summer of 2011 has caused many shareholders to lose hope. While the company's first-mover status is often viewed as a competitive advantage, the opportunities in streaming media have brought some new and deep-pocketed rivals looking for their piece of a growing pie. Can Netflix fend off this burgeoning competition, and will its international growth aspirations really pay off? These kinds of issues are a must-know for investors, which is why Fool.com analyst and Netflix expert Jim Mueller has authored a premium research report on NFLX. Inside, you'll learn about the key opportunities and risks facing the company, as well as reasons to consider buying and selling the stock. Click here now to learn more and access your copy today.

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