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Globe and Mail
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- Globe and Mail
3 Reasons to Hold Netflix Stock in 2H25 Beyond its 38% YTD Growth
Netflix Inc. NFLX has delivered impressive returns for shareholders in 2025, with the streaming giant's shares surging approximately 38.2% year to date, significantly outpacing other streaming competitors like Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN, and Disney DIS, as well as the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500. Shares of Apple and Amazon have lost 19.7% and 4.4% while Disney has returned 5.6%, respectively, in the same time frame. While such substantial gains might prompt some investors to consider taking profits, recent developments suggest compelling reasons for current shareholders to maintain their positions through the second half of 2025. However, prospective investors may benefit from waiting for more attractive entry points given the current valuation levels. NFLX Outperforms Sector, Competition Robust Content Pipeline and Gaming Evolution Aid Prospects Netflix's content strategy continues to demonstrate remarkable strength with an ambitious slate of programming scheduled for the rest of 2025 and beyond. The highly anticipated final season of Squid Game, the platform's most popular series ever, debuts on June 27, promising to drive significant subscriber engagement and potential new sign-ups during a typically slower summer period. The company's live programming strategy is gaining traction with the Taylor vs. Serrano boxing rematch scheduled for July 11, building on the success of their previous fight, which became the most-watched professional women's sports event in U.S. history. Netflix has also secured a second NFL Christmas Day game for 2025, expanding its sports programming footprint and attracting premium advertising dollars. Beyond marquee events, Netflix's global content production continues to strengthen local market penetration. The company's $1 billion investment commitment in Spain between 2025 and 2028, following similar substantial investments in Korea and Mexico, demonstrates its strategy of creating authentic local content that can achieve global appeal. Netflix's gaming initiative continues to mature, with the company demonstrating significant progress in developing immersive narrative games based on proprietary intellectual property, such as Squid Game: Unleashed, which will receive updates coinciding with the final season release. The gaming portfolio spans mainstream established titles like Grand Theft Auto, family-friendly options, including the upcoming Peppa Pig game, and innovative socially engaging party games that transform traditional living room entertainment. With consumer gaming spend representing approximately $140 billion globally (excluding China and Russia), Netflix's measured approach to this market demonstrates long-term strategic thinking while maintaining focus on core streaming excellence. Revolutionary Physical Expansion Through Netflix House The announcement of Netflix House represents a groundbreaking strategic initiative that extends the company's reach beyond digital screens into physical experiential entertainment. The first two locations, spanning over 100,000 square feet each, will open in Philadelphia's King of Prussia Mall and Dallas's Galleria Dallas in late 2025, with a third location planned for the Las Vegas Strip in 2027. These immersive entertainment destinations will feature experiences based on popular Netflix properties, including Wednesday, Squid Game, ONE PIECE, and Stranger Things. The facilities will combine interactive experiences, dining through Netflix Bites restaurants, retail opportunities, and themed mini-golf courses. This physical expansion strategy builds upon the success of more than 40 previous live experiences and represents Netflix's evolution from a pure streaming service to a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem. By allowing fans to literally step inside their favorite Netflix worlds, the company is fostering deeper brand loyalty and creating marketing buzz that could drive subscriber acquisition and retention while establishing a new revenue category. Strong Guidance Supports Optimistic Outlook Netflix's forward guidance demonstrates continued momentum across all business segments. For the second quarter of 2025, the company forecasts revenue growth of 15.4% to $11.035 billion, driven by full-quarter benefits from recent price adjustments, continued membership growth, and expanding advertising revenues. Netflix's ad-supported subscription tier has witnessed strong adoption, with more than 55% of new subscribers in markets where available choosing the ad-supported option, demonstrating strong consumer acceptance of this lower-priced alternative. Management projects advertising revenues will double in 2025 and reach $9 billion annually by 2030, representing a substantial new revenue stream that enhances Netflix's monetization capabilities. Management's ambitious long-term vision includes doubling revenues by 2030 and achieving a $1 trillion market capitalization. This growth strategy encompasses expanding content libraries, developing live programming options, enhancing gaming capabilities, and building advertising business scale. With full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $43.5 to $44.5 billion and free cash flow expectations of $8 billion, Netflix appears well-positioned to execute on these strategic initiatives. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NFLX's 2025 revenues is pegged at $44.47 billion, indicating 14.01% year-over-year growth. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $25.32 per share, indicating a 27.69% increase from the previous year. See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news. Investment Considerations for the Second Half of 2025 While these fundamental strengths support holding Netflix stock through the second half of 2025, the significant year-to-date appreciation suggests caution for new investors. Netflix trades at a premium with a forward 12-month P/S ratio of 11.17 compared to the broader Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry's forward earnings multiple of 4.12. The current valuation levels may have largely priced in near-term positive developments, particularly given the strong Q1 performance and positive full-year guidance. NFLX's P/S F12M Ratio Depicts Premium Valuation Current shareholders benefit from Netflix's diversified growth strategy spanning traditional streaming, advertising, live events, and now physical experiences. The company's proven ability to adapt and innovate in the rapidly evolving entertainment landscape, combined with strong financial metrics and shareholder-friendly policies, justifies maintaining positions despite the recent rally. For prospective investors, patience may prove rewarding. Market volatility or temporary execution challenges could provide more attractive entry points later in 2025, allowing new investors to participate in Netflix's long-term growth story at more reasonable valuations while benefiting from the company's expanding entertainment ecosystem and robust content pipeline. NFLX currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%. Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners Up Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. 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Toronto Sun
an hour ago
- Toronto Sun
New names likely to extend Hockey Hall of Fame wait time for others
Carey Price, Duncan Keith, Ryan Getzlaf and Joe Thornton are new names on the ballot. Get the latest from Lance Hornby straight to your inbox Former Montreal Canadiens Carey Price is eligible to be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame this year. Photo by John Mahoney / Postmedia Network It could be a three, four or five Olympic-ring circus when the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame induction class is revealed on Tuesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The first-year eligible players include a number of former NHLers whose deeds under the Games' flag could fast-track their chances. Which might mean disappointing news for the Hall's ever-growing parking lot, already crowded with names such as Alex Mogilny, Henrik Zetterberg, Patrick Marleau, Curtis Joseph and Rob Brind'Amour, before a backlog of 1970s and Original Six hopefuls. Yet it's hard to argue that Canadians Carey Price, Duncan Keith, Ryan Getzlaf and Joe Thornton shouldn't get due consideration after their three-year wait, long NHL careers capped by gold medals in either the 2010 and 2014 Games or the 2016 World Cup before best-on-best hockey was halted until this year. Price and Thornton didn't get Stanley Cups, though both have Hart Trophys as MVP. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Jennifer Botterill, a favourite with American Meghan Duggan to join the Hall's female list for a couple of years, also has a slew of Team Canada golds dating back to the '02 Olympics and world championships. There also are two prominent internationals with Boston Bruin ties now in the Hall picture: Dominant defenceman Zdeno Chara and franchise wins goaltending leader Tuukka Rask. 'Call it a feast of new selections,' said an insider familiar with the process. 'It's going to be a great year for the Hall leading up to (the November induction). But you never know what can happen in the final voting.' The 18-person selection committee began gathering in Toronto on Monday and will announce their choices Tuesday afternoon live on TSN. A maximum of four male and two females can be chosen, along with builders and on-ice officials. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While many fans would've elected 1972 Summit Series hero Paul Henderson or Don Cherry in the builder's category by now, the Hall takes great care to recognize international contributions. The Athletic's Chris Johnston reported earlier that Finnish and European scouting pioneer Goran Stubb will get consideration in that wing. Hall voting remains decidedly non-transparent. One of the 18 puts forward a nomination, either their own or received by them through public submission, hoping for the necessary 75% approval. However, names that miss the cut and voting results are never revealed and the committee does not comment afterwards on close calls. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The committee, now chaired by Hall of Famer Ron Francis, has former general managers, owners, players and media members from both sides of the ocean. Ed Olczyk was appointed this year with Jarome Iginla, replacing Mike Gartner and David Branch, who both had served their 15-year term limits. This year's player favourites: Carey Price Montreal's all-time wins leader (361) also owns a Hart Trophy, Vezina, 2007 world junior gold, 2014 Olympic gold and 2016 World Cup. Zdeno Chara The man-mountain defenceman played more games at the position than anyone. He captained Boston's 2011 Stanley Cup and won one Norris Trophy as a six-time finalist. Duncan Keith Three Cups as a Chicago Blackhawk in the 2010s, including a Conn Smythe Trophy in 2015. Also has two Norris Trophy nods and two Olympic golds. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The life-long Anaheim Ducks centre holds several franchise records to go with their '07 Cup. Double Olympic gold medallist also won the World Cup and '05 world junior title. Joe Thornton One of six players to have made it through 1,700 career games, his 2006 Hart Trophy came in a rare split season with Boston and San Jose. Also won Olympic, World Cup and world junior gold. More new eligible players Tuukka Rask The franchise wins leader in Boston, has a Cup as Tim Thomas's backup. At .921 has the second-best save percentage of 66 goalies that played in at least 200 games from 2009-2022. Dustin Brown Playing out of the spotlight, the Los Angeles Kings left winger has two Cups and 1,296 career points. Jason Spezza Ottawa's second all-time leading scorer behind Hall of Fame forward Daniel Alfredsson. Won gold with Canada at the 2015 world championship. lhornby@ X: @sunhornby Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Toronto Blue Jays NBA
National Post
2 hours ago
- National Post
Stunning win moves Keegan Bradley closer to Ryder Cup playing captain status
In winning the Travelers Championship on Sunday, Keegan Bradley didn't just set off jubilant cheers in his native New England while breaking the heart of Englishman Tommy Fleetwood. Article content Bradley also moved up the U.S. Ryder Cup team rankings and — if he doesn't manage to crack the top-six group of automatic qualifiers — positioned himself to possibly become a captain's pick. Article content Article content Which sets up the potential for a fascinating scenario, given that Bradley is the U.S. Ryder Cup captain. 'I never would have thought about playing [in the Ryder Cup] if I hadn't won, and this definitely opens the door to play,' Bradley said after his 18th-hole birdie gave him a 2-under-par 68 and a one-shot win over Fleetwood and Russell Henley at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. 'I don't know if I'm going to do it or not, but I certainly have to take a pretty hard look at what's best for the team, and we'll see.' Article content Having entered the week with eight top-25 finishes this season, including a tie for eighth at the PGA Championship last month, Bradley was 17th in the Ryder Cup rankings. Sunday's win, his first in 2025, is set to vault him as high as ninth. Article content American players can accrue Ryder Cup standings points through the BMW Championship in mid-August, but Bradley's current form puts him in strong contention for at least an at-large selection. There is one caveat, however: He has said he would only become a playing captain if he piled up enough points. Article content Article content 'I'm not going to pick myself,' Bradley said in August, several weeks after the PGA of America named him Ryder Cup captain. 'The only way that would happen is if the team was insisting on it, but even if they did, I don't see that happening. I want to make the team on points.' Article content If the 39-year-old winner of the 2011 PGA Championship had difficulty envisioning himself making the Ryder Cup team, that apparently was less of a problem for PGA of America officials. Bradley told reporters Sunday that when they informed him last year of his captaincy, they said they wanted him to become the first U.S. playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963. Article content 'My head was spinning,' Bradley said of getting that call. 'I didn't know what they were talking about, but they knew that was a possibility.' Article content That possibility grew after Bradley stormed back on the final four holes to overtake Fleetwood, who started Sunday with a three-shot lead and regained that advantage after Bradley bogeyed the 14th. Bradley drained a 35-foot birdie putt at the 15th to creep closer, though, then watched Fleetwood make bogey at the par-3 16th.
