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Netflix (NFLX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$71.79 -3.52 (-4.67%)
Closing price 09/18/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$71.93 +0.14 (+0.19%)
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Netflix - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
15
Buy
38

Based on 55 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 55 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 15 have given a hold rating, 34 have given a buy rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for NFLX.

Consensus Price Target

$95.99
33.70% Upside
According to the 55 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Netflix, the average price target is $95.99. The highest price target for NFLX is $135.00, while the lowest price target for NFLX is $57.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 33.70% from the current price of $71.79.
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
9/19/25 to 9/19/26
1 Month Ago
8/20/25 to 8/20/26
3 Months Ago
6/21/25 to 6/21/26
1 Year Ago
9/19/24 to 9/19/25
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
34 Buy rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
33 Buy rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
Hold
15 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$95.99$96.94$114.26$132.89
Forecasted Upside33.70% Upside20.96% Upside47.67% Upside8.31% 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
2.73
2.05
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside33.70% Upside146.77% Upside18.43% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/18/2026
Steven Cahall
Steven Cahall
2 of 5 stars
DowngradeNeutralUnderweight$80.00 ➝ $57.00-24.31%
9/14/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform$100.00 ➝ $110.00+42.12%
8/25/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
Peter Supino
Peter Supino
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingOutperform$84.00 ➝ $95.00+18.74%
8/20/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/17/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
8/14/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
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%
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7/21/2026 Lower TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $93.00+14.03%
7/21/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $90.00+10.35%
7/21/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/20/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform
7/20/2026DowngradeUnderweightSell
7/20/2026 Set Target$110.00+59.54%
7/20/2026 Lower TargetBuy$134.00 ➝ $83.00+1.77%
7/20/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/19/2026 UpgradeModerate BuyStrong-Buy$110.00+62.72%
7/17/2026 Initiated CoverageOverweight
7/17/2026Set TargetNeutral$95.00 ➝ $75.00+11.94%
7/17/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$115.00 ➝ $85.00+14.32%
7/17/2026DowngradeOutperformNeutral$75.00+0.87%
7/17/2026Set TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $75.00+11.94%
7/17/2026Set TargetOutperform$100.00 ➝ $85.00+14.32%
7/17/2026Set TargetOutperform$100.00 ➝ $95.00+27.77%
7/17/2026 Lower TargetBuy$110.00 ➝ $90.00+10.35%
7/17/2026 Lower TargetHold$100.00 ➝ $80.00-1.91%
7/17/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$96.00 ➝ $102.00+25.06%
7/17/2026 Lower TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $100.00+22.61%
7/17/2026Lower TargetBuy$125.00 ➝ $105.00+28.74%
7/17/2026 Lower TargetBuy$104.00 ➝ $96.00+17.70%
7/17/2026Lower TargetOutperform$118.00 ➝ $105.00+41.22%
7/17/2026Lower TargetBuy$130.00 ➝ $115.00+54.67%
7/17/2026Lower TargetBuy$112.00 ➝ $100.00+34.50%
7/17/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$85.00 ➝ $80.00+7.60%
7/17/2026Lower TargetHold$96.00 ➝ $70.00-5.85%
7/14/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$115.00 ➝ $90.00+21.90%
7/13/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$115.00 ➝ $92.00+25.39%
6/26/2026 DowngradeHold (C+)Hold (C)
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5/14/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
4/27/2026 DowngradeBuyHold
4/27/2026 Boost TargetHold$95.00 ➝ $107.00+15.84%
4/17/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/15/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
3/6/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$115.00+16.00%
2/27/2026 UpgradeStrong SellStrong-Buy
2/27/2026 UpgradeNeutralBuy
1/27/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
1/22/2026Lower TargetBuy$141.00 ➝ $110.00+28.87%
1/21/2026 UpgradePositive$112.00+33.44%
1/21/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
1/21/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/21/2026Set TargetBuy$152.50 ➝ $125.00+43.25%
1/13/2026Reiterated RatingHold
9/1/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
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 Friday, September 18, 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 strong financial performance for the second quarter of 2026, generating revenue of $12.56 billion, which represents a 13.4% increase compared to the same period last year, demonstrating continued top-line growth despite market headwinds.
  • The company maintains a robust profitability profile with a net margin of 28.22% and a return on equity of 40.02% in the most recent quarter, indicating efficient capital usage and strong earnings power relative to its market capitalization of $298.93 billion.
  • Netflix, Inc. is currently trading at $71.79, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $95.99 held by analysts who maintain a Moderate Buy rating, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the recent sell-off is an overreaction.
  • The company is actively expanding its content pipeline and business model by signing a new global original-content production agreement with Studio Dragon and pursuing growth through advertising, live events, and sports, which diversifies its revenue streams beyond traditional subscription fees.
  • Netflix, Inc. has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39 and a current ratio of 1.14, providing a solid balance sheet foundation that supports its aggressive share repurchase programs and operational flexibility.

Netflix
Bear Case

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

  • Wells Fargo recently downgraded Netflix, Inc. to an underweight rating, citing worrying engagement trends and predicting that second-half viewership could decline by approximately 4%, which poses a direct risk to the company's core subscription revenue model.
  • Analysts warn that viewing of Netflix, Inc.'s Top 100 original titles may fall by more than 20%, suggesting a lack of breakout hits and increased churn risk that could pressure revenue growth and margins in the near term.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility and a sharp decline, trading down 4.7% to $71.79 on September 18, 2026, and is currently below its 50-day simple moving average of $75.85, indicating short-term bearish momentum and potential further downside.
  • Netflix, Inc. faces intensifying competition from rivals like Disney, whose diversified businesses and streaming profitability are viewed more favorably by some analysts, raising concerns that Netflix may be losing market share and pricing power in the streaming wars.
  • There are concerns that Netflix, Inc. is too focused on new formats such as podcasts and live events rather than producing must-watch programming, which may not resonate with core subscribers and could dilute the brand's appeal for high-quality content.

NFLX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 55 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Netflix is $95.99, with a high forecast of $135.00 and a low forecast of $57.00.

55 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Netflix in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 15 hold ratings, 34 buy ratings and 4 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NFLX shares.

According to analysts, Netflix's stock has a predicted upside of 33.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Netflix's stock had 6 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 9/18/2026.
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