FY2025 Earnings Estimate for Netflix Issued By William Blair

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX - Free Report) - William Blair upped their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Netflix in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, April 21st. William Blair analyst R. Schackart now forecasts that the Internet television network will post earnings per share of $25.02 for the year, up from their previous estimate of $24.50. The consensus estimate for Netflix's current full-year earnings is $24.58 per share. William Blair also issued estimates for Netflix's Q1 2026 earnings at $7.78 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $7.90 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $7.49 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $6.07 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $29.24 EPS.

A number of other analysts also recently commented on NFLX. Loop Capital reissued a "hold" rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Monday, March 24th. BMO Capital Markets restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $1,200.00 price target (up previously from $1,175.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 18th. UBS Group reduced their price objective on Netflix from $1,150.00 to $1,140.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 15th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on Netflix from $875.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Wednesday, January 22nd. Finally, Argus lifted their price target on Netflix from $840.00 to $1,040.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, January 6th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty-seven have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,072.12.

Netflix Price Performance

Netflix stock traded up $4.66 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $1,101.53. The company's stock had a trading volume of 3,944,668 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,957,648. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a current ratio of 1.22. Netflix has a fifty-two week low of $544.25 and a fifty-two week high of $1,106.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $471.19 billion, a PE ratio of 55.55, a P/E/G ratio of 2.12 and a beta of 1.55. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $954.61 and its 200 day simple moving average is $901.03.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 17th. The Internet television network reported $6.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $5.74 by $0.87. Netflix had a net margin of 22.34% and a return on equity of 38.32%. The business had revenue of $10.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.51 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $8.28 earnings per share.

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In related news, insider David A. Hyman sold 41,121 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $979.01, for a total value of $40,257,870.21. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 31,610 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $30,946,506.10. This represents a 56.54 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Ann Mather sold 2,682 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $973.00, for a total value of $2,609,586.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 273,855 shares of company stock valued at $267,474,816 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 1.76% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of Netflix

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Netflix by 100.0% in the first quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC now owns 26 shares of the Internet television network's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares during the period. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC raised its stake in Netflix by 82.4% during the fourth quarter. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC now owns 31 shares of the Internet television network's stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares during the period. Brown Shipley& Co Ltd bought a new position in Netflix in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Transce3nd LLC bought a new position in shares of Netflix during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Newton One Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 4th quarter worth approximately $34,000. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc provides entertainment services. It offers TV series, documentaries, feature films, and games across various genres and languages. The company 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.