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Netflix is scheduled to report first-quarter results after the market closes Thursday.
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Analysts expect the streaming giant to report rising revenue and profit.
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The majority of firms tracked by Visible Alpha have a “buy” or equivalent rating on Netflix stock.
Netflix (NFLX) is scheduled to report first-quarter results after the closing bell Thursday, with analysts suggesting the streaming giant could be well-positioned to weather an uncertain macroeconomic environment.
In a recent note to clients, JPMorgan called Netflix the “most resilient” company it tracks, given the streamer’s strong subscriber base, with members watching an average of two hours of content per day. The bank holds an “overweight” rating and $1,025 price target for the stock.
Morgan Stanley also named Netflix a “top pick,” expecting the company could “demonstrate relative resilience in a weaker global macro.” The analysts called the pullback in Netflix shares in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on April 2 a “buying opportunity” for investors.
All told, 14 of the 18 analysts covering Netflix tracked by Visible Alpha have “buy” or equivalent ratings for the stock, with the remainder issuing a “hold” rating. Their consensus price target of about $1,097 would suggest nearly 20% upside from Friday’s close.
Netflix is expected to report revenue of $10.5 billion, up 12% year-over-year, and net income of $2.48 billion, or $5.69 per share, rising from $2.33 billion, or $5.28 per share, a year earlier.
Netflix shares have risen nearly 50% over the past 12 months, at $918.29 as of Friday’s close.
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