Netflix Stock Plummets Nearly 30% Amid Acquisition Uncertainty
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Earnings Performance: Netflix reported $11.5 billion in revenue for Q3, reflecting a 17% year-over-year growth, while earnings per share (EPS) stood at $5.87, a 9% increase; however, the operating margin of 28.2% fell significantly short of Wall Street's expectation of 31.5%, indicating pressure on profitability.
- Stock Decline: Since the earnings report on October 21, Netflix's stock has dropped 28%, as market reactions to uncertainties surrounding its acquisition of Warner Bros. assets have led to a bearish sentiment, pushing the stock to historically low valuations.
- Acquisition Competition: Netflix is currently engaged in a fierce bidding war with Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros.' film and TV assets, with the complexity of the acquisition process and uncertainties regarding financing contributing to market skepticism about its future growth.
- Investment Opportunity: Despite facing short-term pressures, analysts believe Netflix's fundamentals remain strong, and a successful acquisition could positively impact its streaming and advertising segments, suggesting that the current stock dip may present a buying opportunity for long-term investors.
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.
