Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Reports Q4 Earnings Beat but Issues Lower Q1 Guidance, Shares Down 3%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 5d ago
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Source: Benzinga
- Netflix Earnings Highlight: Netflix reported Q4 earnings per share of $0.56, beating the consensus estimate of $0.55, with revenue of $12.05 billion exceeding expectations of $11.97 billion; however, shares fell 3%, reflecting market concerns over future guidance.
- Cautious Future Outlook: The company guided for Q1 earnings per share of $0.76 and revenue of approximately $12.16 billion, which is below analyst expectations, indicating a cautious sentiment that may impact investor confidence moving forward.
- Advertising Revenue Growth: Netflix anticipates continued growth in advertising revenue and plans to invest across content, advertising initiatives, and newer formats including live events, video podcasts, and games, aiming to enhance its competitive edge and attract more users.
- Market Reaction: Despite exceeding earnings expectations, Netflix's stock dropped 3% to $84.20, indicating investor concerns about the company's growth prospects, which could affect its position in the highly competitive streaming market.
Analyst Views on NFLX
Wall Street analysts forecast NFLX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NFLX is 129.47 USD with a low forecast of 92.00 USD and a high forecast of 152.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
38 Analyst Rating
27 Buy
9 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 86.120
Low
92.00
Averages
129.47
High
152.50
Current: 86.120
Low
92.00
Averages
129.47
High
152.50
About NFLX
Netflix, Inc. is a provider of entertainment services. The Company acquires, licenses and produces content, including original programming. It provides paid memberships in over 190 countries offering television (TV) series, films and games across a variety of genres and languages. It allows members to play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. The Company offers members the ability to receive streaming content through a host of Internet-connected devices, including TVs, digital video players, TV set-top boxes and mobile devices. It is engaged in scaling its streaming service, such as introducing games and advertising on its service, as well as offering live programming. It is developing technology and utilizing third-party cloud computing, technology and other services. The Company is also engaged in scaling its own studio operations to produce original content.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
