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Netflix Inc (NFLX)
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04/01/2025: NFLX (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, frequently surpass the market, reflecting reliable and trustworthy advice.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 48.61% | Avg. Invested days 48 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 400.18B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 47.08 | 1Y Target Price 1073.96 |
Price to earnings Ratio 47.08 | 1Y Target Price 1073.96 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4928748 | Beta 1.38 | 52 Weeks Range 542.01 - 1064.50 | Updated Date 04/3/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 542.01 - 1064.50 | Updated Date 04/3/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 19.87 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 22.34% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.18% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 12.72% | Return on Equity (TTM) 38.44% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 47.08 | Forward PE 38.02 | Enterprise Value 406174387192 | Price to Sales(TTM) 10.26 |
Enterprise Value 406174387192 | Price to Sales(TTM) 10.26 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 10.41 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.44 | Shares Outstanding 427756992 | Shares Floating 424754245 |
Shares Outstanding 427756992 | Shares Floating 424754245 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.75 | Percent Institutions 86.39 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.84 | Target Price 847.92 | Buy 8 | Strong Buy 18 |
Buy 8 | Strong Buy 18 | ||
Hold 15 | Sell 2 | Strong Sell 2 | |
Strong Sell 2 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Netflix Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph. Initially a DVD rental service, it transitioned to streaming in 2007 and expanded globally, becoming a leading provider of on-demand entertainment.
Core Business Areas
- Streaming: Subscription-based streaming service offering a wide range of TV shows, movies, and original content.
Leadership and Structure
Reed Hastings (Executive Chairman), Ted Sarandos (Co-CEO), Greg Peters (Co-CEO). Structured with functional teams focused on content, engineering, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Netflix Games: Mobile games available to subscribers. No marketshare data available, the goal is to provide more value to their streaming subscribers. Competitors include mobile gaming platforms and publishers.
- Streaming Subscription: Provides access to a vast library of movies and TV shows across various genres. Netflix has around 260.28 million subscribers worldwide as of Q1 2024. Competitors include Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and HBO Max.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The streaming industry is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, driven by increasing internet penetration and changing consumer preferences. Content creation and acquisition are critical for differentiation.
Positioning
Netflix is a leading streaming platform with a large subscriber base and a strong brand reputation. Its competitive advantages include its extensive content library, global reach, and data-driven personalization.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global video streaming market size is projected to reach $1,661.07 billion by 2031. Netflix is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its established brand and continued investment in content.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global reach
- Extensive content library
- Strong brand recognition
- Data-driven personalization
- Original content production
Weaknesses
- High content costs
- Increasing competition
- Password sharing concerns
- Dependence on content creators
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of interactive content
- Partnerships with telecom companies
- Growth in mobile streaming
- Advertising Tier Subscriptions
Threats
- Intense competition from other streaming services
- Content piracy
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Economic downturns
- Regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DIS
- AMZN
- WBD
- PARA
Competitive Landscape
Netflix's advantages include its global reach and original content. Disadvantages include high content costs and increasing competition from companies with large financial resources.
Major Acquisitions
Scanline VFX
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions):
- Strategic Rationale: To enhance Netflix's in-house visual effects capabilities for original content production.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Netflix experienced rapid growth in subscriber numbers and revenue over the past decade, driven by its expansion into new markets and its investment in original content.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth in subscriber numbers and revenue, but at a slower pace due to increasing competition and market saturation. Netflix is guiding to ~ 9.2 million paid net adds in Q2 2024.
Recent Initiatives: Advertising Tier subscriptions, expansion of gaming offerings, cracking down on password sharing, focus on international growth.
Summary
Netflix is a dominant player in the streaming industry with a large subscriber base and global presence. Its strong brand and original content are key strengths. However, increasing competition and high content costs pose challenges and Netflix has to ensure subscriber growth continues.
Similar Companies
AMZN
Amazon.com Inc
AMZN
Amazon.com Inc
DIS
Walt Disney Company
DIS
Walt Disney Company
GOOG
Alphabet Inc Class C
GOOG
Alphabet Inc Class C
PARA
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
Paramount Global Class B
ROKU
Roku Inc
ROKU
Roku Inc
WBD
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
WBD
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Netflix Investor Relations, Statista, Company Financial Reports, Reuters, Yahoo Finance, Variety
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source. Financial data is based on publicly available information and analyst estimates.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Netflix Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Los Gatos, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2002-05-23 | Co-CEO, President & Director Mr. Theodore A. Sarandos | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Entertainment | Full time employees 14000 | Website https://www.netflix.com |
Full time employees 14000 | Website https://www.netflix.com | ||
Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services. The company offers television (TV) series, documentaries, feature films, and games across various genres and languages. It also provides 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. The company operates approximately in 190 countries. Netflix, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.
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