Netflix’s (NFLX) “Buy” Rating Reiterated at DZ Bank

DZ Bank reiterated their buy rating on shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) in a report published on Wednesday,MarketScreener Latest Ratings reports.

A number of other equities research analysts have also commented on the company. Wall Street Zen lowered Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 4th. Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $129.50 price target (up from $128.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, October 3rd. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Netflix from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, September 1st. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $140.00 price objective (down previously from $150.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Seaport Res Ptn raised shares of Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $129.68.

Netflix Trading Up 0.4%

NASDAQ NFLX opened at $94.39 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $107.97 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $117.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 1.33 and a current ratio of 1.33. Netflix has a twelve month low of $82.11 and a twelve month high of $134.12. The stock has a market cap of $399.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.43 and a beta of 1.71.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The Internet television network reported $5.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.69 by $5.18. Netflix had a return on equity of 41.86% and a net margin of 24.05%.The company had revenue of $11.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.52 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.54 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.2% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 5.450-5.450 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Netflix will post 24.58 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Netflix

In other news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 26,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.25, for a total transaction of $3,048,526.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 36,910 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,327,734.41. This trade represents a 41.33% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 20,270 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $109.57, for a total transaction of $2,220,943.36. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 127,810 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,003,886.08. The trade was a 13.69% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 1,619,840 shares of company stock worth $181,648,613 over the last quarter. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Netflix in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC acquired a new position in Netflix in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC bought a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Stephens Consulting LLC lifted its position in Netflix by 150.0% during the 2nd quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 25 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rossby Financial LCC bought a new stake in Netflix during the second quarter valued at about $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

More Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Warner Bros. is urging shareholders to reject Paramount’s hostile bid and favors Netflix’s offer, which boosts the strategic case for NFLX’s acquisition-driven growth story. Warner Bros. Urges Shareholders to Reject Paramount Bid. Netflix Stock Is Rising.
• Positive Sentiment: Sell-side support: Jefferies and DZ Bank have reiterated Buy ratings on NFLX, which can underpin near-term buying interest. Jefferies Financial Group Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)
• Positive Sentiment: Several outlets argue NFLX looks like a “buy the dip” opportunity and project a rebound into 2026 as the worst of this year’s sell-off may be behind the stock. Time to Buy the Dip in Netflix Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Product strategy diversification — Netflix is investing in podcasts as a daytime-talk-show replacement to expand engagement and ad opportunities; longer-term payoff is uncertain. Netflix is betting on podcasts to become the new daytime talk show
• Neutral Sentiment: Deal mechanics and costs: reporting on banker fees highlights transaction expenses and financing complexity for any large acquisition — a reminder deals bring execution risk even if strategic logic is sound. How much the bankers are getting paid as Netflix and Paramount fight to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
• Negative Sentiment: Market performance and upcoming earnings risk — NFLX has underperformed YTD with heavy losses; investors are cautious ahead of earnings and execution on international growth/content spending will be scrutinized. Netflix At $94: Moderate Score, Heavy YTD Losses Ahead Of Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and political risk is rising — warnings that the DOJ review could become politicized increase the chance of antitrust scrutiny or delays, which could derail or complicate any takeover. Elizabeth Warren Warns Trump DOJ Could Turn Warner Bros. Merger Review Into ‘Influence-Peddling’ Fight As Netflix, Paramount Clash
• Negative Sentiment: Competing bid uncertainty — Paramount’s hostile counteroffer keeps deal outcomes uncertain and could prolong volatility and headline risk for NFLX shares. Netflix vs. Paramount: What you need to know about the bidding war for Warner Bros.

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.