Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) have earned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the forty-seven brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, fifteen have given a hold rating, twenty-nine have given a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $127.1297.

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Monday, December 29th. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on shares of Netflix from $142.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 target price on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Erste Group Bank cut shares of Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, UBS Group set a $142.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, December 8th.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NFLX opened at $88.00 on Monday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $98.96 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $112.79. The firm has a market cap of $372.88 billion, a PE ratio of 36.76 and a beta of 1.71. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. Netflix has a 1-year low of $82.11 and a 1-year high of $134.12.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 21st. The Internet television network reported $5.87 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $6.96 by ($1.09). The firm had revenue of $11.51 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.51 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 41.86% and a net margin of 24.05%.The business’s revenue was up 17.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $5.40 EPS. Netflix has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 5.450-5.450 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Netflix will post 24.58 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Reed Hastings sold 426,290 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.67, for a total value of $39,078,004.30. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $361,179.80. This trade represents a 99.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 23,600 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $109.76, for a total value of $2,590,241.60. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 39,310 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,314,508.36. The trade was a 37.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 1,630,160 shares of company stock worth $171,076,053 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Netflix

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BG Investment Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Netflix in the second quarter valued at $338,000. Sava Infond d.o.o. raised its holdings in Netflix by 25.1% during the second quarter. Sava Infond d.o.o. now owns 1,495 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,002,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. McGlone Suttner Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Netflix by 1.4% during the second quarter. McGlone Suttner Wealth Management Inc. now owns 989 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,324,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares during the period. Boomfish Wealth Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix in the second quarter valued at about $398,000. Finally, New York Life Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Netflix by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. New York Life Investment Management LLC now owns 57,951 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $77,604,000 after acquiring an additional 664 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Roundup

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.