Netflix (NFLX) to Report Q4 2025 Revenue of $11.9B Amid 28% Stock Decline
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 19h ago
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Source: Fool
- Earnings Forecast: Netflix anticipates Q4 2025 revenue of $11.9 billion, representing a year-over-year growth of approximately 3.5%, but the operating margin of 23.9%, falling short of the 31.5% expectation, may dampen investor confidence.
- Stock Volatility: Since the third-quarter report, Netflix's stock has declined by 28%, currently trading at $88.05 with a market cap of $405 billion, reflecting market concerns regarding its future profitability.
- Acquisition Dynamics: Netflix is in a bidding war with Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros.' film and TV assets, and while this process is fraught with uncertainty, a successful acquisition could enhance its content library and strengthen its competitive position in the long run.
- Investment Advice: Despite the current stock decline, analysts suggest that buying Netflix shares before the earnings report could be wise, especially given the company's leadership in the streaming sector and strong business performance, indicating that the market's emotional reactions may be overblown.
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 139.13 USD with a low forecast of 95.00 USD and a high forecast of 160.00 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.
36 Analyst Rating
28 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 88.050
Low
95.00
Averages
139.13
High
160.00
Current: 88.050
Low
95.00
Averages
139.13
High
160.00
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.
