Let’s check out the companies that are becoming a hot topic for after-hours trading. Netflix — The streaming giant’s stock fell 4% after Netflix reported narrowly better earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31, with earnings of 56 cents per share, compared to the 55 cents per share expected by analysts surveyed by LSEG. The company’s revenue was $12.05 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $11.97 billion, according to LSEG. Netflix announced it had 325 million paid subscribers worldwide by the end of this quarter, another milestone. Interactive Brokers — Shares of the automated global electronic broker fell nearly 1%. Interactive Brokers reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 65 cents per share, beating analysts’ expectations of 59 cents per share, according to LSEG. Zions Bancorp — Local bank shares rose nearly 1% on strong quarterly earnings and net interest income. Zions reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.76 per share, well above analysts’ expectations of $1.57 per share, according to FactSet. United Airlines — United Airlines said it expects record profits in 2026 due to strong travel demand in recent weeks, sending its stock up 4% in after-hours trading. United Airlines expects adjusted earnings per share of $12 to $14 this year, in line with analyst estimates of $13.16 per share. The company also expects earnings of $1 to $1.50 per share, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.13 per share. Progress Software — Shares of the business software company rose more than 7% in after-hours trading. Progress Software issued rosy guidance for the first quarter, calling for earnings per share of $1.56 to $1.62 and revenue of $244 million to $250 million. Analyst estimates compiled by FactSet called for earnings of $1.41 per share and revenue of $243.6 million. — CNBC’s Darla Mercado contributed reporting.
