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Netflix (NFLX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$64.54 +1.28 (+2.02%)
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Netflix - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
17
Buy
37

Based on 56 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Netflix in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 56 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 17 have given a hold rating, 35 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for NFLX.

Consensus Price Target

$89.14
38.12% Upside
According to the 56 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Netflix, the average price target is $89.14. The highest price target for NFLX is $125.00, while the lowest price target for NFLX is $57.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 38.12% from the current price of $64.54.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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NFLX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/11/25 to 11/11/26
1 Month Ago
10/12/25 to 10/12/26
3 Months Ago
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
1 Year Ago
11/11/24 to 11/11/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
35 Buy rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
Hold
17 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$89.14$94.24$96.94$134.02
Forecasted Upside38.12% Upside33.47% Upside23.90% Upside17.93% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

NFLX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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NFLX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Netflix Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNetflixCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.66
2.07
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside40.92% Upside53.45% Upside14.57% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/23/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C)
10/23/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Moderate Buy
10/22/2026
Argus logo
Argus
3 of 5 stars
Joseph Bonner
1 of 5 stars
Set TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $95.00+43.52%
10/22/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
10/21/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$100.00 ➝ $85.00+29.42%
10/21/2026Set Target$93.00+42.25%
10/21/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$85.00 ➝ $78.00+16.64%
10/21/2026Reiterated RatingHold$70.00 ➝ $65.00-5.37%
10/21/2026Set Target$90.00+31.02%
10/21/2026Set TargetNeutral$75.00 ➝ $71.00+3.36%
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10/21/2026Set TargetOverweight$80.00 ➝ $77.00+12.10%
10/21/2026Set Target$110.00+60.14%
10/21/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$90.00+31.02%
10/21/2026Set Target$84.00+22.29%
10/21/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$70.00 ➝ $65.00-5.37%
10/21/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$85.00 ➝ $80.00+16.47%
10/21/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$90.00+31.02%
10/21/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/21/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$95.00 ➝ $80.00+16.47%
10/21/2026Lower TargetOverweight$85.00 ➝ $81.00+24.19%
10/21/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$100.00+52.94%
10/21/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
10/21/2026Lower TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $78.00+13.55%
10/21/2026Lower TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $90.00+31.02%
10/21/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/16/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$135.00 ➝ $125.00+75.96%
10/16/2026Lower TargetOutperform$105.00 ➝ $90.00+23.95%
10/15/2026Set TargetBuy$85.00+20.45%
10/13/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Underweight
10/13/2026Lower TargetOverweight$92.00 ➝ $85.00+20.38%
10/5/2026Initiated CoverageIn-Line$75.00+11.11%
9/22/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$96.00 ➝ $76.00+3.60%
9/18/2026DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$80.00 ➝ $57.00-24.31%
8/5/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$151.40 ➝ $96.00+17.70%
7/24/2026 Lower TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $95.00+16.48%
7/22/2026Set TargetOutperform$120.00 ➝ $90.00+31.06%
7/22/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$102.00 ➝ $76.00-6.82%
7/21/2026 Lower TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $93.00+14.03%
7/21/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $90.00+10.35%
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7/20/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform
7/20/2026 Lower TargetBuy$134.00 ➝ $83.00+1.77%
7/20/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/17/2026 Initiated CoverageOverweight
7/17/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$75.00+0.87%
7/17/2026 Lower TargetHold$100.00 ➝ $80.00-1.91%
7/17/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$96.00 ➝ $102.00+25.06%
5/14/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
4/27/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
4/27/2026 Boost TargetHold$95.00 ➝ $107.00+15.84%
3/6/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$115.00+16.00%
2/27/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
1/27/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
1/21/2026 UpgradePositive$112.00+33.44%
1/21/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
1/13/2026Reiterated RatingHold
9/1/2025 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/21/2025Boost TargetOutperform$115.00 ➝ $120.00+21.97%
3/27/2025Initiated CoverageOutperform$116.50+18.16%

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Should I Buy Netflix Stock? NFLX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Netflix pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Netflix
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Netflix, Inc.:

  • Netflix, Inc. recently reported third-quarter 2026 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, posting earnings per share of $0.87 against a consensus estimate of $0.82, while revenue of $12.87 billion matched forecasts and grew 11.9% year over year, demonstrating the company's ability to maintain strong financial performance and profitability with a net margin of 29.69%.
  • The stock is currently trading at $63.26, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of $89.14 and the consensus rating of Moderate Buy, suggesting that the current market price may be undervalued relative to Wall Street's long-term growth expectations for the company.
  • Netflix, Inc. continues to show strong international momentum, with EMEA revenue growing 11% year over year in the third quarter of 2026, indicating that the company is successfully expanding its subscriber base and generating revenue in key global markets despite regulatory challenges.
  • The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43 and a current ratio of 1.07, providing financial stability and flexibility to invest in content and technology without excessive leverage, which is a positive factor for long-term investors.
  • Netflix, Inc. is actively promoting its service through international campaigns, such as the recent 35mm film initiative, which may support brand engagement and help attract new subscribers, contributing to sustained growth in the streaming market.

Netflix
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Netflix, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Investor confidence has been challenged by signs of slower growth and evidence that viewers may be watching less, leading to an 11% decline in the stock price in October 2026, which raises concerns about the sustainability of the company's engagement metrics and future revenue growth.
  • Netflix, Inc. faces regulatory headwinds in Europe, where the company's regional chief has warned that maintaining growth depends on preserving creative freedom amid increasing European regulation, which could impact content production and distribution strategies in a key market.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility and a decline from its 52-week high of $116.73 to the current price of $63.26, reflecting broader market concerns about the streaming sector and the company's ability to maintain its competitive position against rivals like Disney and Warner Bros.
  • Insider selling has been notable, with CEO Theodore Sarandos and other executives selling a total of 61,712 shares valued at $4,051,144 over the last quarter, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects or a desire to diversify personal holdings.
  • Netflix, Inc. is mentioned in the context of a broader media sector decline, as investors reacted to weakness in the film outlook of competitors like Warner Bros., suggesting that the entire entertainment industry may be facing headwinds that could affect Netflix's performance and valuation.

NFLX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 56 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Netflix is $89.14, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $57.00.

56 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Netflix in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 17 hold ratings, 35 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NFLX shares.

According to analysts, Netflix's stock has a predicted upside of 38.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Netflix's stock had 7 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Netflix more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for Netflix is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how NFLX compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Netflix analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/23/2026.
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