Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) have earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the fifty-one research firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-three have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $116.0805.

Several research firms recently commented on NFLX. KGI Securities raised Netflix from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Netflix from $127.50 to $124.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. KeyCorp set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 27th.

Trending Headlines about Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company fundamentals remain solid — recent quarterly results beat consensus and revenue grew year-over-year, supporting buy-the-dip arguments from some analysts. 3 Reasons to Buy Netflix Stock Now
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term growth narratives persist — commentary highlighting new potential income streams and Netflix’s scale keeps a bullish base that could amplify recoveries if deal noise clears. Could Netflix Stock Help You Become a Millionaire?
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/antitrust risk is active but being downplayed by management — DOJ attention around the transaction increases uncertainty; Netflix calls the probe “ordinary course” but it remains a watch item. “Ordinary Course of Business”: Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Notches Up as Netflix Proves Nonchalant
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader media/industry headlines keep volatility elevated but are not company-specific catalysts. Instagram chief likens social media addiction to being hooked on a Netflix show in trial testimony
• Negative Sentiment: Paramount sweetened its hostile Warner Bros. bid — it offered ticking fees and pledged to cover Netflix’s $2.8B breakup cost, materially raising the chance Warner could switch to Paramount and increasing deal execution risk for Netflix. Paramount sweetens Warner Bros bid with offer to pay Netflix break-up cost, other fees
• Negative Sentiment: Activist investor Ancora has built a stake in WBD and is publicly opposing the Netflix deal, urging the board to engage with Paramount — this raises the odds of a contested outcome and extended volatility. Ancora Capital builds stake in Warner Bros, plans to oppose Netflix deal
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling by top executives (CEO, CFO and others) has been disclosed this week, which can amplify negative sentiment during a deal-driven sell-off. CEO sale SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: Market worries about acquisition pricing and valuation have prompted negative coverage and a new 52-week low, keeping selling pressure elevated until deal clarity arrives. Netflix Stock Hits New 52-Week Low – Here’s Why

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In other Netflix news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,248 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.27, for a total value of $751,584.96. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $5,996,669.49. This represents a 11.14% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,399,163 shares of company stock valued at $129,899,103. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Netflix

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of NFLX. One Day In July LLC boosted its holdings in Netflix by 3.3% during the 2nd quarter. One Day In July LLC now owns 278 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $372,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the period. Able Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 1.2% during the second quarter. Able Wealth Management LLC now owns 763 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,022,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. One Wealth Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Netflix by 0.5% in the second quarter. One Wealth Capital Management LLC now owns 1,767 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,366,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Bell Investment Advisors Inc grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 3.1% in the second quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 298 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $399,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Weaver Consulting Group increased its stake in Netflix by 4.1% during the 2nd quarter. Weaver Consulting Group now owns 231 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $309,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Trading Down 4.7%

Shares of Netflix stock opened at $75.86 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. Netflix has a twelve month low of $75.23 and a twelve month high of $134.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $320.29 billion, a PE ratio of 30.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.71. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $89.13 and its 200 day moving average price is $107.27.

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

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.