Netflix, Inc., an Internet television network, engages in the Internet delivery of television (TV) shows and movies on various Internet-connected screens. It operates in three segments: Domestic Streaming, International Streaming, and Domestic DVD. The company offers TV shows and movies, including original series, documentaries, and feature films. It offers members with the ability to receive streaming content through a host of Internet-connected screens, including TVs, digital video players, television set-top boxes, and mobile devices. The company also provides DVDs-by-mail membership services. As of January 22, 2018, it had approximately 117 million members in 190 countries. Netflix, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Video tape rental
Sub-IndustryInternet Retail
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Phone408-540-3700
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$11.69 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees5,500
OptionableOptionable
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netflix's stock symbol?
Netflix trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "NFLX."
When did Netflix's stock split? How did Netflix's stock split work?
Shares of Netflix split before market open on Wednesday, July 15th 2015. The 7-1 split was announced on Tuesday, June 23rd 2015. The newly created shares were payable to shareholders after the market closes on Tuesday, July 14th 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of Netflix stock prior to the split would have 700 shares after the split.
How were Netflix's earnings last quarter?
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 17th. The Internet television network reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.06. The Internet television network earned $4.19 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.21 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 29.52% and a net margin of 8.48%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 27.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.41 EPS. View Netflix's Earnings History.
What guidance has Netflix issued on next quarter's earnings?
Netflix updated its first quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, January, 17th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.56 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.86. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.494 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.61 billion.Netflix also updated its Q1 2019 guidance to EPS.
What price target have analysts set for NFLX?
42 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Netflix's stock. Their predictions range from $120.00 to $480.00. On average, they expect Netflix's share price to reach $367.5366 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Netflix.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Netflix?
42 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Netflix in the last year. There are currently 5 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings, 30 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Netflix.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Netflix stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Netflix stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Netflix shares have outperformed the industry on a year-to-date basis. We believe continuing subscriber addition and expanding original content portfolio will help the company to sustain growth going forward. Moreover, rapid international penetration and expanding regional content are major growth drivers. However, we note the company has mixed record of earnings surprises in recent quarters. The company’s increasing marketing spends and higher investments on original and acquired content will continue to hurt profitability, at least in the near term. Moreover, saturation in the domestic market poses concern. The company’s increase in subscription charges in the U.S. might lead to a backlash on subscriber growth going forward. Further, rising competition from players like Amazon and Apple is a major headwind." (7/12/2018)
- 2. Pivotal Research analysts commented, "We also tweaked our cost forecasts moderately lower and raised our ’19 and beyond subscriber forecasts. The changes drove a $20 increase in our target price to $420. NFLX INVESTMENT THESIS REMAINS COMPELLING- NFLX offers consumers an increasingly compelling unique entertainment experience on virtually any device, w/o commercials at a relatively low cost." (4/17/2018)
- 3. Aegis analysts commented, "We project 1.65M and 6.0M Domestic and International net additions, respectively, for a total of 7.65M net adds (vs. 8.3M in 4Q17). We expect Netflix to report results above our estimates but guide conservatively, or cautiously, for 2Q. 1Q subscriber net additions should be driven by Jessica Jones, Altered Carbon, partnerships with Altice, T-Mobile DT, Cox, and Verizon (low churn subs), a continuation of the appeal of The Crown, Bright, and Stranger Things from 4Q17, in addition to increased marketing spend and overall secular trends of media viewership shifting to the Internet. 2Q18, is up against a tough YoY content slate compare, which should lead to a less robust guide. For 2Q18, we project 1.5M Domestic net additions and 5.5M International net additions. The stock, in our view, continues to respond to subscriber outperformance and guidance and we are unlikely to see significant strength in the latter." (4/16/2018)
Has Netflix been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about NFLX stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm ranks the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Netflix earned a news impact score of 0.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news coverage about the Internet television network a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Are investors shorting Netflix?
Netflix saw a decline in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 13,853,134 shares, a decline of 16.5% from the December 14th total of 16,593,567 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 13,284,425 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days. Approximately 3.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Netflix's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Netflix's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Netflix include Comcast (CMCSA), Walt Disney (DIS), Nike (NKE), Naspers (NPSNY), Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA), Twenty-First Century Fox (FOX), Charter Communications (CHTR), Sony (SNE), ADIDAS AG/S (ADDYY), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), ORIENTAL LD CO/ADR (OLCLY), Marriott International (MAR), SKY (SKYAY), SANDS CHINA Ltd/ADR (SCHYY) and Activision Blizzard (ATVI).
Who are Netflix's key executives?
Netflix's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Wilmot Reed Hastings Jr., Co-Founder, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 59)
- Mr. David Hyman, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 53)
- Mr. Theodore A. Sarandos, Chief Content Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. Gregory K. Peters, Chief Product Officer (Age 48)
- Mr. Spencer Adam Neumann, Chief Financial Officer (Age 49)
Who are Netflix's major shareholders?
Netflix's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Barton Investment Management (0.13%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.05%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.03%), Personal Capital Advisors Corp (0.03%), Gulf International Bank UK Ltd (0.02%) and Atalanta Sosnoff Capital LLC (0.02%). Company insiders that own Netflix stock include A George Battle, Ann Mather, Anne M Sweeney, David A Hyman, David B Wells, Gregory K Peters, Jay C Hoag, Jonathan Friedland, Kelly Bennett, Leslie J Kilgore, Neil D Hunt, Reed Hastings, Richard N Barton, Tawni Cranz, Theodore A Sarandos and Timothy M Haley. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Netflix.
Which major investors are selling Netflix stock?
NFLX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, Atalanta Sosnoff Capital LLC, Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC, Riverbridge Partners LLC, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, Highland Capital Management LLC, Coastline Trust Co and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold Netflix company stock in the last year include A George Battle, Anne M Sweeney, David A Hyman, David B Wells, Gregory K Peters, Jay C Hoag, Kelly Bennett, Leslie J Kilgore, Reed Hastings, Richard N Barton, Theodore A Sarandos and Timothy M Haley. View Insider Buying and Selling for Netflix.
Which major investors are buying Netflix stock?
NFLX stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, DNB Asset Management AS, Nippon Life Global Investors Americas Inc., Kessler Investment Group LLC, CMH Wealth Management LLC, Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management LLP, Virtu Financial LLC and Central Bank & Trust Co.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Netflix.
How do I buy shares of Netflix?
Shares of NFLX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Netflix's stock price today?
One share of NFLX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $353.19.
How big of a company is Netflix?
Netflix has a market capitalization of $154.65 billion and generates $11.69 billion in revenue each year. The Internet television network earns $558.92 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.25 on an earnings per share basis. Netflix employs 5,500 workers across the globe.
What is Netflix's official website?
How can I contact Netflix?
Netflix's mailing address is 100 WINCHESTER CIRCLE, LOS GATOS CA, 95032. The Internet television network can be reached via phone at 408-540-3700.
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