Netflix surprises with its report. The number of paid subscribers is up 2.4 million on a forecast of 1 million

The company's stock is up 12% in the postmarket. Revenue is up 6% for the year. Yes, not much. But for Netflix, the main measure of business performance is the number of subscribers. Its main competitor, Disney, has set the bar high.

Interestingly, Netflix has refused to release its Q4 subscriber forecast. Perhaps the company sees the risks of a general economic downturn in the United States.