I recommend buying Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ). The company is a pioneer and leader in the streaming market, which has excellent growth rates until 2029. Netflix's investments in content have been very effective, boosting shares by 84% inMore than 5 years of experience in equity analysis in LatAm. We provide our clients with in-depth research and insights to help them make informed investment decisions.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentio ...

The last time I wrote about Netflix , (NASDAQ: NASDAQ: NFLX ), published in October 2024, I analysed the company’s third quarter earnings report and dissected the major takeaways, especially the progress of its ads business. I hadAssociate Professor in Finance and Corporate Governance at Brunel University London. I am also a CFA charterholder. In addition, I hold a PhD in Finance from University of Durham, U.K. I have six years of investing experience in the Indian and US equities with a medium to long-term ...

Shares of Netflix (NFLX 9.69%) soared after the video streaming company posted strong fourth-quarter results and offered an upbeat outlook. The stock has nearly doubled over the past year, extending a winning streak that has made Netflix one of the past decade's biggest winners with a gain of more than 1,500%.Let's take a closer look at its Q4 results to determine if the company's latest momentum can continue.Strong membership growthOne area where Netflix continues to shine is in adding new paid members. La ...

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Wednesday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 surging to a new all-time high during the session.Netflix Inc. NFLX reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results on Tuesday. Procter & Gamble Company PG posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results. Abbott Laboratories ABT reported fourth-quarter sales of $10.97 billion ...

Reporting strong Q4 results after market hours on Tuesday, Netflix (NFLX)  stock soared +9% in today's trading session. Hitting a 52-week peak of $999 a share, NFLX had surged over 100 points before cooling off, with its previous closing price at $869.Serving as a further catalyst to its impressive top and bottom line figures, Netflix was able to crush Wall Street’s expectations for subscriber growth. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Netflix’s Strong Q4 Results Netflix reported Q4 sales of $10.24 bil ...

Netflix gained a record number of new subscribers in the fourth quarter.The ads plan, launched in 2022, reached 70 million worldwide users in November.Netflix is counting on ads to fuel its growth in 2025 and beyond.Netflix added a record number of new subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2024, as couch potatoes flocked to the streamer for popular programming like Christmas Day NFL games and season 2 of "Squid Game." But such massive growth in new subscribers can't continue forever (especially as Netflix pu ...

Netflix is king of the streaming realm, but a smaller player could emerge as the biggest winner of all in 2025.Last year, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite soared by 23% and 29%, respectively. When the markets are this generous, it's pretty tough to lose money.However, if you bought shares in sports-centric streaming stock FuboTV (FUBO -1.36%) in January 2024, you would have been down 60% by December. Not good. When you layer in the fact that Netflix stock gained 83% in 2024 -- thanks in large part to its ow ...

Netflix (NFLX 9.69%) was one of the best stocks of the 2010s. After an initial misstep with Qwikster, Netflix successfully transitioned from a DVD-by-mail business to a streaming one and delivered phenomenal growth over the decade as it expanded around the world and made streaming mainstream.In the 2020s, Netflix has faced new challenges, as nearly every legacy streaming platform launched its own streaming service, and Netflix growth stalled following a surge during the pandemic. That said, if you had bough ...

Market Performance - Major US equity indexes rose driven by AI infrastructure investments and strong earnings results with the S&P 500 gaining 0.6%, the Dow up 0.3%, and the Nasdaq climbing 1.3% [2] - The S&P 500 advanced 0.6% on January 22, 2025, following announcements of major AI investments and positive earnings releases [10] Netflix (NFLX) - Netflix reported better-than-expected Q4 sales and profits, with shares surging 9.7% and adding 19 million new subscribers [3] - The company boosted its share repurchase program by $15 billion and increased its 2025 revenue outlook [3] - Analysts expect minimal resistance to Netflix's subscription price hikes due to strong programming content [3] Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) - Shares of Monolithic Power Systems jumped 8.0%, continuing gains from the previous week [4] - Analysts highlighted expectations for revenue growth and margin expansion, with the semiconductor industry's shift toward higher-power modules supporting long-term growth [4] Moderna (MRNA) - Moderna shares surged 7.3% after receiving nearly $600 million in additional funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services for mRNA vaccine development [5] - The funding aims to advance vaccines against pandemic-potential influenza strains, including H5N1 [5] - Larry Ellison's comments on AI's potential in cancer vaccine development provided an additional boost [5] Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) - Seagate shares rose 6.8% following a strong earnings report, topping quarterly sales and profit estimates [6] - Analysts noted improving demand trends and potential underestimation of the company's gross margin trajectory [6] Edison International (EIX) - Edison International shares sank 6.3%, the worst performer in the S&P 500, due to legal challenges related to wildfires [7] - A judge ordered the company to preserve evidence related to the Eaton fire, with lawsuits alleging its equipment may have contributed to the fire [7] First Solar (FSLR) - First Solar shares fell 6.3%, extending losses after President Trump announced the elimination of renewable energy initiatives [8] - The stock has declined around 20% since Trump's election victory in November [8] Renewable Energy Sector - President Trump's executive orders paused permitting processes for wind energy projects, impacting companies like AES Corp and Dominion Energy, whose shares dropped 5.3% [9] - The policy shift weighed on shares of companies exposed to onshore and offshore wind power generation [9]

Netflix's Performance and Market Impact - Netflix added 19 million subscribers in the fourth quarter, contributing to a total of over 300 million members by the end of the year [1][2] - The company raised subscription prices, including increasing the ad-supported plan from $6.99 to $7.99 in the US, which is expected to drive revenue growth with minimal pushback [1][4] - Netflix's stock surged nearly 10% to an all-time high of $953.99 following the announcement, leading gains on the S&P 500 [3][4] Analyst Expectations and Price Targets - JPMorgan and Wedbush maintained "buy" or equivalent ratings and raised their price targets to $1,150, while Bank of America increased its target to $1,175 [3] - Analysts anticipate that price increases will drive revenue growth in 2025, with the ad-supported tier expected to further boost revenue in 2026 [4] Ad-Supported Tier Performance - Netflix's ad-supported tier accounted for 55% of all fourth-quarter signups in markets where the plan was available, highlighting its growing popularity [2]