Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by equities research analysts at Guggenheim in a research report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $130.00 price objective on the Internet television network’s stock. Guggenheim’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 20.69% from the company’s current price.
A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on NFLX. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on Netflix in a report on Monday, March 30th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. HSBC upped their target price on Netflix from $106.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Arete Research upgraded Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. New Street Research lowered their target price on Netflix from $100.00 to $96.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, William Blair restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have given a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $115.80.
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Netflix Stock Up 1.3%
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.The company’s revenue was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.43 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Netflix will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Netflix news, insider David A. Hyman sold 23,439 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.11, for a total transaction of $2,065,210.29. Following the transaction, the insider owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,851,571. This represents a 6.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 57,260 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.50, for a total value of $5,468,330.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $7,046,658.50. This represents a 43.69% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,511,233 shares of company stock worth $138,320,982. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix
A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. First Financial Corp IN boosted its position in Netflix by 900.0% during the fourth quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 243 shares in the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. boosted its position in Netflix by 885.2% during the fourth quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 239 shares in the last quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. boosted its position in Netflix by 13,400.0% during the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 268 shares in the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Netflix during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in Netflix during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst note: Citizens/JMP and others project a meaningful Q1 benefit from recent U.S. price increases and faster ad monetization — one analyst estimates about a $1.1B revenue tailwind that should help margins. Netflix Stock Eyes $1.1 Billion Windfall As US Price Hikes Kick Into Gear
- Positive Sentiment: Broker support: Guggenheim reaffirmed a Buy rating (raised price target reported), and other firms (Wedbush, Moffett Nathanson, KeyBanc) have recently lifted targets/forecasts on stronger ad-tier scaling and revenue outlooks. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Receives “Buy” Rating from Guggenheim
- Positive Sentiment: KeyBanc says Netflix’s ad-supported tier is scaling faster than expected, prompting raised forecasts — a structural revenue tail that investors view as durable. ‘Netflix’s Advertising Tier Is Scaling Faster than Anticipated,’ Says KeyBanc Analyst; Raises NFLX Stock Forecast
- Positive Sentiment: Technical breakout: Netflix recently moved above its 200‑day moving average, a bullish sign that has attracted momentum buyers ahead of earnings. Netflix (NFLX) Recently Broke Out Above the 200-Day Moving Average
- Neutral Sentiment: Market setup: Options traders expect a sizable post-earnings swing (implied move ~6–7%), and unusually large call activity has been noted — signals of anticipation but not directional certainty. Netflix Will Report Q1 Earnings Tomorrow. Options Traders Expect a 7.13% Move in NFLX Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Consensus expectations: Analysts are looking for ~15% revenue growth (Q1 revenue and EPS beats would reinforce the bullish thesis); some houses maintain Hold/Market‑Perform alongside Buy calls, so guidance will be closely parsed. Netflix (NFLX) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect
- Negative Sentiment: Strategic risk: Netflix’s failed bid for Warner Bros removes an easy path to major franchise ownership and may leave Netflix to compete with a potentially larger Warner‑Paramount Skydance combination; management says it will refocus on content and ads, but the competitive landscape is tougher. Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid
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.
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