Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at Evercore

Evercore began coverage on shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) in a report issued on Friday morning, MarketBeat.com reports. The firm issued an outperform rating and a $115.00 price objective on the Internet television network’s stock.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $100.00 price objective (down from $112.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Moffett Nathanson decreased their target price on Netflix from $140.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Guggenheim lowered their target price on Netflix from $145.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Oppenheimer set a $125.00 price target on Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have assigned a Buy rating and fifteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $115.91.

Netflix Trading Up 13.8%

NFLX traded up $11.65 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $96.24. 200,367,047 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 44,207,788. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $85.83 and its two-hundred day moving average is $104.52. Netflix has a 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The company has a market cap of $406.34 billion, a PE ratio of 38.08, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.71. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.43 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Netflix will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Reed Hastings sold 426,290 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.67, for a total transaction of $39,078,004.30. Following the sale, the director owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $361,179.80. This trade represents a 99.08% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,248 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.27, for a total value of $751,584.96. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,996,669.49. This trade represents a 11.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 1,399,163 shares of company stock worth $129,899,103. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new position in Netflix during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in Netflix in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Steph & Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 188.9% in the third quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 26 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the period. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc grew its position in shares of Netflix by 93.3% during the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix formally declined to match Paramount Skydance’s higher offer for Warner Bros., ending the bidding war and securing a large breakup / termination payment that preserves cash and avoids taking on a complex, debt‑heavy asset. Netflix Receives Termination Fee After WBD Deal Collapse
• Positive Sentiment: Investors cheered the exit as it reduces near‑term strategic risk and potential integration headaches; commentators and analysts framed the decision as disciplined capital allocation, which helped lift shares. Netflix, Paramount shares jump as months-long fight for Warner ends
• Positive Sentiment: Regulatory and political risk eased — a planned Senate antitrust hearing tied to the deal was canceled after Netflix withdrew, removing a headline risk that would have attracted more scrutiny. After Netflix Drops Warner Bros. Bid, GOP Senator Cancels Planned Antitrust Hearing
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and brokers responded with upgrades and higher price targets (Wolfe, Arete, Evercore coverage appears), supporting the rally and signaling refreshed bullish conviction. Wolfe Research adjusts price target on Netflix to $110 from $95; maintains outperform
• Positive Sentiment: Operational news also helped sentiment: Netflix expanded live sports/content reach by partnering with Apple to co‑broadcast the Canadian F1 Grand Prix, reinforcing content momentum outside M&A headlines. Apple and Netflix team up to air Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix
• Neutral Sentiment: Market structure changed: Paramount Skydance looks set to win the Warner Bros. deal, which removes one strategic path for Netflix but also eliminates a costly contest; outcome may affect industry dynamics long‑term rather than Netflix’s near‑term earnings. Project Warrior: How Paramount beat Netflix in $110bn battle for Warner
• Negative Sentiment: Some opinion pieces warn of political/antitrust fallout and reputational/strategic implications from the episode (claims the fight became politicized and that Netflix’s positioning could invite scrutiny). These narratives could re‑emerge if Netflix pursues other large deals. Opinion | Why Netflix Lost Warner to Paramount

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming of films, television series, documentaries and other video content. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the company began as a DVD-by-mail rental service and introduced streaming video in 2007. Netflix later expanded into producing and distributing original programming, beginning notable original hits in the 2010s, and now operates a content production and distribution ecosystem alongside its licensing activity.

The company’s primary product is its on-demand streaming service, which can be accessed on a wide range of internet-connected devices and delivered through a suite of apps and web platforms.