Netflix’s (NFLX) Neutral Rating Reaffirmed at Rosenblatt Securities

Rosenblatt Securities reissued their neutral rating on shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) in a research report sent to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $105.00 price target on the Internet television network’s stock.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on NFLX. Argus set a $141.00 price objective on Netflix in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $112.00 price target on shares of Netflix and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Moffett Nathanson reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Canaccord Genuity Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $152.50 target price on shares of Netflix in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Pivotal Research downgraded shares of Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and dropped their target price for the stock from $160.00 to $105.00 in a report on Monday, December 8th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $127.13.

Netflix Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of Netflix stock opened at $88.00 on Friday. Netflix has a 1-year low of $82.11 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $98.96 and its 200-day simple moving average is $112.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 1.33. The stock has a market capitalization of $372.88 billion, a PE ratio of 36.76 and a beta of 1.71.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The Internet television network reported $5.87 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.96 by ($1.09). Netflix had a return on equity of 41.86% and a net margin of 24.05%.The company had revenue of $11.51 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.51 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $5.40 earnings per share. Netflix’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Netflix has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 5.450-5.450 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Netflix will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In related news, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 31,790 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.86, for a total transaction of $2,824,859.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 79,690 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,081,253.40. This represents a 28.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 20,270 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $109.57, for a total value of $2,220,943.36. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 127,810 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,003,886.08. The trade was a 13.69% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 1,630,160 shares of company stock worth $171,076,053. Insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. First Financial Corp IN grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 900.0% in the 4th quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 243 shares in the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 885.2% in the 4th quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 239 shares during the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Netflix in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC bought a new stake in Netflix during the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, MB Levis & Associates LLC raised its position in Netflix by 177.8% during the fourth quarter. MB Levis & Associates LLC now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 192 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: New content supply deal — Netflix struck a global agreement to stream Sony Pictures films after their theatrical windows, strengthening its post‑theatrical content pipeline and recurring film inventory. Netflix inks global deal to stream Sony Pictures’ films after theatrical window
• Positive Sentiment: New product expansion — Netflix is rolling out podcasts (aimed at competing with platforms like YouTube), which diversifies engagement and ad inventory opportunities. Netflix Offers Podcasts To Compete With YouTube
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upside exists — Several outlets note that some analysts still see meaningful upside into earnings (some models show large percent upside), signaling pockets of bullish conviction ahead of the report. Netflix (NFLX) Stock: Analysts Target 44% Upside Before Earnings Tuesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings event approaching — Q4 results (Jan. 20 after close) are front and center; previews stress revenue/ads/subscriber momentum and margin cadence will be watched but coverage suggests the Warner bid may dominate headlines. Dear Netflix Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for January 20
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst actions — Rosenblatt reaffirmed a neutral rating with a $105 target (shows measured upside), while other shops vary; the range of targets reflects disagreement on M&A and growth tradeoffs. Analyst notes on Rosenblatt reaffirmation
• Negative Sentiment: M&A overhang — Coverage highlights the Warner Bros. bid as the dominant theme: legal skirmishes, competing Paramount/Skydance offers and debate over an all‑cash vs. stock structure are creating uncertainty about price, financing and execution. That overhang is likely muting a rally into earnings. Netflix results likely to take backseat to Warner Bros deal questions
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation & debt concerns — Commentary warns the proposed deal could materially raise debt and valuation risk, pressuring multiples until deal terms and financing are clear. Ongoing overhang hits Netflix valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Investor positioning & sentiment signals — Heavy put‑option volume and widespread social debate, plus reports of concentrated insider sales, indicate elevated hedging and skepticism that can amplify short‑term downside ahead of clarity on earnings and the WBD transaction. Opinions on price drop and acquisition talks

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming of films, television series, documentaries and other video content. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the company began as a DVD-by-mail rental service and introduced streaming video in 2007. Netflix later expanded into producing and distributing original programming, beginning notable original hits in the 2010s, and now operates a content production and distribution ecosystem alongside its licensing activity.

The company’s primary product is its on-demand streaming service, which can be accessed on a wide range of internet-connected devices and delivered through a suite of apps and web platforms.