Netflix Inc. (NFLX)

Communication Services | Equity Research | February 19, 2026

SELL

Target: $632.94

Price

$620.0

P/E Ratio

46.3x

EPS (2024)

$13.4

Div Yield

3.05%

Investment Thesis

Conviction: Medium

The company exhibits solid fundamentals with stable cash flow generation. Operational efficiency programs are yielding margin improvements. Netflix Inc. is positioned to benefit from secular tailwinds in the Communication Services industry.

Risks: Macroeconomic volatility and interest rate sensitivity remain key risks. Competitive pressures in the sector could impact market share.

Financial Forecast (Billions)

Year 2022 (A) 2023 (A) 2024 (A) 2025 (E) 2026 (E) 2027 (E)
Revenue $814.3 $841.8 $882.4 $929.3 $964.6 $1015.9
Consensus Rev - - - $906.0 $984.8 $1024.1
System Rev - - - $912.8 $1037.3 $1047.9
EBITDA $208.7 $224.0 $274.1 $221.1 $399.1 $332.3
EPS $10.2 $10.95 $13.4 $10.81 $19.51 $16.25

Analyst Consensus

Breakdown: 18 Buy / 10 Hold / 11 Sell

The street remains generally sellish on the name.