NFLX Stock Downgraded to Neutral by JPMorgan
Earlier yesterday, JPMorgan cut its rating on Netflix Inc (NFLX) to Neutral from Overweight. As reasons for the downgrade, the bank cited the stock's valuation and its belief that the company's defensiveness could become less attractive to investors in the future.
Valuation Concerns and Potentially Less Defensive-Minded Investors
The valuation of NFLX stock has reached an all-time high, as it's changing hands at a forward price-earnings ratio of 39 and a forward free cash flow-price ratio of 44 times. Given these metrics, JPMorgan thinks that the shares may already reflect possible increases in the firm's 2025 guidance.
Further, Netflix Inc (NFLX), which has been seen as a great defensive stock in recent weeks amid worries about tariffs and a potential recession, could become less attractive if these worries fade, according to JPMorgan.
JPMorgan Remains Upbeat on Netflix Inc (NFLX)'s Fundamentals
Netflix is still one of the top names in streaming, and it can become a global TV content provider, according to the bank.
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