Netflix (NFLX) Stock Boosted by Analyst Upgrade

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Apr 10, 2025
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  • Netflix (NFLX, Financial) sees a 4% stock surge post-analyst upgrade from MoffettNathanson.
  • Analyst Robert Fishman identifies key growth areas in monetization, advertising, and content.
  • Wall Street sets a bullish average price target, though GuruFocus suggests caution with its GF Value metric.

Netflix (NFLX) shares experienced a notable 4% uptick following MoffettNathanson's upgrade to a "Buy" rating and an elevated price target of $1,100. Analyst Robert Fishman underscores the company's substantial growth prospects, driven by enhanced monetization strategies, increased user engagement, a burgeoning advertising sector, and ongoing content expansion.

Wall Street's Optimistic Projections

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According to one-year price targets from 43 analysts, Netflix Inc (NFLX, Financial) is positioned with an average target price of $1,082.57. This target situates NFLX with a high estimate of $1,494.00 and a low of $644.50, collectively suggesting a potential upside of 14.50% from its current price of $945.47. For more granular data, investors can visit the Netflix Inc (NFLX) Forecast page.

Analyst Ratings and Recommendations

The consensus recommendation from 49 brokerage firms categorizes Netflix Inc's (NFLX, Financial) average brokerage recommendation at 2.0, indicative of an "Outperform" status. This rating operates on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 symbolizing Strong Buy and 5 representing Sell.

GuruFocus GF Value Analysis

Despite the optimistic outlook from analysts, GuruFocus provides a more conservative GF Value estimation. Netflix Inc's (NFLX, Financial) projected GF Value in one year stands at $630.41, implying a potential downside of 33.32% from its current trading price of $945.47. The GF Value is determined based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and anticipated future performance. Investors can delve into further specifics on the Netflix Inc (NFLX) Summary page.

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