Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Price Target Raised to $120.00 at Moffett Nathanson

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) had its price objective upped by Moffett Nathanson from $115.00 to $120.00 in a research report report published on Tuesday morning,MarketScreener reports. Moffett Nathanson currently has a buy rating on the Internet television network’s stock.

Several other research firms have also commented on NFLX. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $125.00 price target on shares of Netflix and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Citic Securities reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $109.00 to $95.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Oppenheimer lifted their price target on shares of Netflix from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Guggenheim reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $145.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Argus reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $141.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have issued a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Netflix has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $115.80.

Netflix Stock Up 2.9%

NFLX stock opened at $106.17 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $448.27 billion, a PE ratio of 42.01, a PEG ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 1.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.19. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $90.81 and its 200-day moving average price is $98.74. Netflix has a one year low of $75.01 and a one year high of $134.12.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.43 EPS. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Netflix will post 24.58 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In related news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $98.00, for a total value of $2,805,740.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,231,126. This trade represents a 27.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total transaction of $464,230.62. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,623,066. This trade represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 1,543,023 shares of company stock worth $141,145,842 in the last three months. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Netflix

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Natural Investments LLC increased its position in shares of Netflix by 0.5% during the third quarter. Natural Investments LLC now owns 1,668 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,999,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the period. Hengehold Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Netflix by 3.3% during the third quarter. Hengehold Capital Management LLC now owns 282 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $338,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the period. Financial Partners Group Inc increased its position in shares of Netflix by 0.9% during the third quarter. Financial Partners Group Inc now owns 969 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,162,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the period. Seascape Capital Management increased its position in shares of Netflix by 1.6% during the third quarter. Seascape Capital Management now owns 568 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $681,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the period. Finally, Crews Bank & Trust increased its position in shares of Netflix by 5.8% during the third quarter. Crews Bank & Trust now owns 164 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $197,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple Wall Street price-target boosts and buy ratings — Wedbush, Moffett Nathanson and Guggenheim increased targets (Wedbush to $118, Moffett to $120, Guggenheim $130), signaling expectations for stronger ad monetization and operating leverage ahead of earnings. Netflix Stock Gains Momentum as Wedbush Lifts Target to $118 Ahead of Q1 Results
• Positive Sentiment: KeyBanc says Netflix’s ad-supported tier is scaling faster than expected and raised its forecast — this supports the story that ad revenue could materially outpace guidance. KeyBanc: Netflix’s Advertising Tier Is Scaling Faster Than Anticipated
• Positive Sentiment: Heavy bullish options activity — an unusually large number of call options traded, indicating short‑term speculative or hedged bullish positioning ahead of earnings (could amplify moves around the print).
• Positive Sentiment: Consensus Q1 previews expect solid results (an analyst street view calls for ~15% revenue growth, EPS beat potential and ad revenue >$3B) — investors are positioning for a beat-and-raise quarter. Netflix (NFLX) Stock: Q1 2026 Earnings Preview and What Analysts Are Saying
• Positive Sentiment: Positive media/analyst narratives and investor commentary (Jim Cramer, Seeking Alpha, Zacks) are reinforcing bullish sentiment ahead of the print, which can drive momentum into the report. Jim Cramer Calls Netflix a “Juggernaut”
• Neutral Sentiment: Analytical pieces highlighting Netflix’s “moat” and international growth runway reinforce longer‑term thesis but are unlikely to move the stock absent fresh data. What Gives Netflix (NFLX) a Valuable Moat?
• Neutral Sentiment: Ted Sarandos’ outreach to cinema owners and other corporate/industry moves are strategic but represent medium-term optionality rather than immediate earnings drivers. Netflix Leader Makes Rare Overture to Cinema Owners
• Negative Sentiment: Not all signals are unequivocally bullish — at least one major shop (Deutsche Bank) retains a hold rating with a $100 target (below recent levels), highlighting some analyst caution and potential downside if Netflix misses guidance. Deutsche Bank Adjusts Netflix Price Target to $100 From $98
• Negative Sentiment: Elevated implied volatility around earnings (analysts note a >6% expected move) and recent insider/insider-related headlines could amplify downside on a disappointment or create whipsaw trading. Netflix (NFLX) Stock: Q1 2026 Earnings Preview and What Analysts Are Saying

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.