Netflix Proposes $72 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros, Risks Job Cuts
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 06 2025
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- Merger Concerns: Hollywood unions and theater owners have raised alarms over Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, warning that the deal could lead to job cuts, power concentration, and reduced theatrical releases, impacting the industry ecosystem.
- Antitrust Review: The deal faces antitrust scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe, with politicians expressing skepticism, as unions fear it will weaken conditions for entertainment workers and raise consumer prices.
- Market Impact: Cinema United estimates that the merger could eliminate 25% of the annual domestic box office, exacerbating challenges for the theater industry, especially as Netflix has accelerated the shift from theatrical releases to home streaming.
- Industry Opposition: Various unions, including the Writers Guild and Hollywood Teamsters, have explicitly opposed the deal, arguing that corporate consolidation threatens good union jobs and the very existence of the industry.
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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: 94.000
Low
95.00
Averages
139.13
High
160.00
Current: 94.000
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.
