Netflix, Inc. provides Internet entertainment services. The company operates in three segments: Domestic streaming, International streaming, and Domestic DVD. It offers TV series, documentaries, and feature films across various genres and languages. The company provides members 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. It also provides DVDs-by-mail membership services. The company has approximately 139 million paid 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$15.79 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees7,300
Next Earnings Date7/15/2019 (Estimated)
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?
Netflix's stock split on the morning of Wednesday, July 15th 2015. The 7-1 split was announced on Tuesday, June 23rd 2015. The newly created shares were issued 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 earnings results on Tuesday, April, 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.19. The Internet television network earned $4.52 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.50 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 24.75% and a net margin of 7.61%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 22.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.64 earnings per share. View Netflix's Earnings History.
When is Netflix's next earnings date?
What guidance has Netflix issued on next quarter's earnings?
Netflix updated its second quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 16th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.55 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.00. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.928 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.96 billion.Netflix also updated its Q2 2019 guidance to $0.55-0.55 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for NFLX?
41 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Netflix's stock. Their forecasts range from $120.00 to $500.00. On average, they anticipate Netflix's share price to reach $385.0250 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Netflix.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Netflix?
41 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Netflix in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings, 27 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. Rosenblatt Securities analysts commented, "We believe this may signal a limitation on future pricing power, particularly in a soon to be increased competitive DTC landscape. While we believe both Netflix and Disney+ can be successful, investors will be increasingly focused on domestic trends thru ’20E. While domestic growth expectations are lower than international, Netflix must maintain a domestic growth baseline in order to meet bull camp expectations. For us to get more bullish on the shares, we need to see potential for either a sustained 25%+ revenue CAGR thru ’21E or a steeper FCF leverage trajectory. For now, we maintain our Neutral rating and $350 price target." (4/17/2019)
- 2. Stifel Nicolaus analysts commented, "We outline our thoughts ahead of the quarter below. Key Points 1Q expectations: We forecast +1.61mm domestic paid net streaming subscriber additions in 1Q versus consensus of +1.60mm and the company’s forecast of +1.60mm. For international streaming, we estimate +7.35mm versus consensus of +7.32mm and guidance for +7.30mm. 1Q results follow 4Q’s impressive paid net add performance as the company added nearly +9mm paid net subscribers, above guidance by over +1mm (and above our pre-4Q guide expectations by approximately +4mm paid net adds). Our revenue growth estimate for 1Q is +21% y/y, in line with guidance of +21% y/y. The 1Q revenue deceleration is impacted by an approximate 600bp FX headwind (~$200mm), which should improve through the year based on current spot rates (the company faced a $183mm FX headwind in 4Q). We expect operating margins of 9.0% in 1Q, versus guidance of 8.9%." (4/8/2019)
- 3. 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)
Has Netflix been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about NFLX stock have trended neutral this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm rates the sentiment of media 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 five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Netflix earned a daily sentiment score of 0.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the Internet television network a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Netflix's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Netflix include Walt Disney (DIS), Comcast (CMCSA), Nike (NKE), Naspers (NPSNY), Charter Communications (CHTR), Sony (SNE), ADIDAS AG/S (ADDYY), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), Marriott International (MAR), NINTENDO LTD/ADR (NTDOY), SANDS CHINA Ltd/ADR (SCHYY), SKY (SKYAY), VF (VFC), Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and Electronic Arts (EA).
What other stocks do shareholders of Netflix own?
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. 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)
- Mr. Spencer Wang, VP of Fin. & Investor Relations
Who are Netflix's major shareholders?
Netflix's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.05%), FMR LLC (5.98%), Jennison Associates LLC (2.03%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (1.73%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.28%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.13%). 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, 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 Viking Global Investors LP, BlackRock Inc., Jennison Associates LLC, AQR Capital Management LLC, Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Company LTD, Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc., First Trust Advisors LP and Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC. Company insiders that have sold Netflix company stock in the last year include Anne M Sweeney, David A Hyman, David B Wells, Gregory K Peters, 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 Morgan Stanley, FMR LLC, SG Americas Securities LLC, Third Point LLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Castle Hook Partners LP, WCM Investment Management LLC and Wellington Management Group LLP. 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 $352.21.
How big of a company is Netflix?
Netflix has a market capitalization of $153.99 billion and generates $15.79 billion in revenue each year. The Internet television network earns $1.21 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.68 on an earnings per share basis. Netflix employs 7,300 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, 95032-7606. The Internet television network can be reached via phone at 408-540-3700.
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