Daiwa Securities Group Issues Positive Forecast for Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Stock Price

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) had its price target upped by stock analysts at Daiwa Securities Group from $97.00 to $102.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has an “outperform” rating on the Internet television network’s stock. Daiwa Securities Group’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 8.66% from the stock’s previous close.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price target on shares of Netflix from $98.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Moffett Nathanson increased their price objective on shares of Netflix from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Loop Capital set a $104.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Freedom Capital raised shares of Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Evercore started coverage on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, February 27th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $115.00 target price on the stock. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have issued a Buy rating and fourteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.53.

Netflix Stock Up 0.7%

NASDAQ NFLX opened at $93.87 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $395.28 billion, a PE ratio of 30.32, a P/E/G ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.67. Netflix has a fifty-two week low of $75.01 and a fifty-two week high of $134.12. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $92.95 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $97.90. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The company had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.17 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $6.61 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Netflix will post 3.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $98.00, for a total transaction of $2,805,740.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,231,126. This trade represents a 27.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,487,794 shares of company stock valued at $136,255,772. Corporate insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Bare Financial Services Inc raised 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 purchasing an additional 14 shares during the period. Horizon Financial Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 480.0% during the third quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Netflix in the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth about $44,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board approves an additional $25 billion share-repurchase authorization (adds to prior program, no expiration) — a major capital-return move designed to support the stock and signal confidence from management. Netflix Buying Back $25 Billion in Stock After Share Decline
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is pushing product innovation to drive retention: a TikTok-style vertical video feed for mobile to capture “snackable” viewing and boost engagement that could lift long-term monetization and ad revenue. Netflix Eyes TikTok-Style Feed To Capture ‘Snackable’ Viewing
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is in talks to buy the Radford Studio Center (historic LA lot), a move that could lower production costs and secure capacity for originals — strategic for content control and margin leverage. Netflix In Negotiations To Buy Radford Studios
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and outlets are framing the post-earnings selloff as a buying opportunity — some maintain Buy ratings and higher-term optimism, arguing the pullback reflects near-term guidance disappointment rather than a structural problem. Buy the Dip in Netflix Stock Now, Says JPMorgan
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term weakness after Q1: investors punished the stock following results and a softer outlook/guidance that missed some expectations, leading to a sharp pullback and the need for the buyback to stabilize sentiment. 5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Netflix’s Q1 Earnings Call
• Negative Sentiment: Leadership transition headlines (reports that co-founder Reed Hastings is stepping back) add uncertainty about strategic direction and may keep volatility elevated until management clarity is fully digested. Reed Hastings Is Quitting at Netflix. Should You Quit NFLX Stock?

Netflix Company Profile

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.