'Stranger Things' marked the beginning of a new chapter for Netflix
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 13 2025
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Source: CNBC
Stranger Things' Impact on Netflix: Initially rejected by over 15 studios, "Stranger Things" became a cultural phenomenon for Netflix, marking a pivotal moment in the streaming service's history and solidifying its leadership in original programming.
Final Season Release and Viewership: The fifth and final season of "Stranger Things" premiered with Volume 1 achieving record viewership, generating 59.6 million views in its first five days, and Volume 2 is set to release on Christmas.
Merchandising and Brand Collaborations: Netflix has expanded its consumer products division, launching numerous partnerships with brands for "Stranger Things" merchandise, including toys, apparel, and food collaborations, enhancing fan engagement.
Live Events and Cultural Revival: The series has inspired immersive experiences and live events, such as a play and an interactive exhibition, while also reviving 1980s trends in fashion and culture, showcasing Netflix's strategy to maintain audience interest beyond streaming.
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Analyst Views on CROX
Wall Street analysts forecast CROX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CROX is 90.38 USD with a low forecast of 75.00 USD and a high forecast of 112.00 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.
10 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 82.870
Low
75.00
Averages
90.38
High
112.00
Current: 82.870
Low
75.00
Averages
90.38
High
112.00
About CROX
Crocs, Inc. is engaged in the design, development, worldwide marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for all. The Company's brands include Crocs and HEYDUDE. The Crocs Brand's collection contains Croslite material, a proprietary, molded footwear technology. It also uses Croslite material formulations in connection with material technologies used in its visible comfort collections, such as its LiteRide and Free Feel Technology products. The HEYDUDE Brand offers shoes with an iconic and versatile loafer silhouette with many wearing occasions that focus on casualization, comfort-led functionality and personalization. It sells its products in more than 80 countries, through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. Its wholesale channel includes domestic and international multi-brand retailers, e-tailers and others. Its direct-to-consumer channel includes Company-operated retail stores, Company-operated e-commerce sites and third-party marketplaces.
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.
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Crocs, Inc. (CROX) Stock Rises to $86.72 Despite Keybanc Downgrade
- Rating Downgrade Impact: Keybanc downgraded Crocs to Sector Weight, with analyst Ashley Owens noting that despite pressures from promotional pullbacks and tighter wholesale receipts in North America, the stock is rebounding, indicating cautious optimism in the market about the company's future.
- Consumer Demand Challenges: Owens highlighted that U.S. demand remains weak, with a more selective consumer, particularly as competition intensifies in the sub-$100 athletic brand category, impacting Crocs' market performance.
- International Market Outlook: While the international market could still be a bright spot, visibility remains limited due to ongoing wholesale caution and tariff headwinds, which may affect overall performance.
- Stock Price Volatility: Despite the downgrade, Crocs shares rose 1.70% to $86.72 on Thursday, reflecting market recognition of the company's valuation, although there are limited catalysts in the near term.
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