Analysts Offer Insights on Communication Services Companies: Netflix (NFLX) and Nintendo Co (OtherNTDOF)
There's a lot to be optimistic about in the Communication Services sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Netflix (NFLX – Research Report) and Nintendo Co (NTDOF – Research Report) with bullish sentiments.
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Netflix (NFLX)
Jefferies analyst James Heaney CFA reiterated a Buy rating on Netflix yesterday and set a price target of $1400.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at $1241.48.
According to TipRanks.com, CFA is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 23.3% and a 49.5% success rate. CFA covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Walt Disney.
Netflix has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $1227.06, which is a -2.6% downside from current levels. In a report issued on May 29, Evercore ISI also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $1350.00 price target.
Nintendo Co (NTDOF)
In a report released yesterday, Atul Goyal from Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating on Nintendo Co, with a price target of Yen20220.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at $83.40.
According to TipRanks.com, Goyal is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 14.8% and a 69.6% success rate. Goyal covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Square Enix Holdings Co, SoftBank Group, and Capcom Co.
Currently, the analyst consensus on Nintendo Co is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $92.07, representing a 10.9% upside. In a report issued on June 2, Nomura also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a Yen14800.00 price target.
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I've been craving a movie night, so I head out to watch Mickey 17 by myself ($14.02). I grab popcorn and a soda ($8.09) to enjoy during the movie. I know I'll be tired tomorrow, but I really needed this break from the routine. I come back home around 10 p.m., feeling refreshed and ready to sleep. $22.11 Daily Total: $234.35 Day Seven: Tuesday 7 a.m. — Today is an office day. I work from home three days a week, but Tuesdays and Thursdays are for going into the office. As usual, the morning is a bit chaotic. I have a quick breakfast of eggs and ham, then get the kids ready for the day. R. takes our daughter to kindergarten, and I bike our son to his. After I drop him off, I quickly bike to work, which takes about 25 minutes. I make it on time for the first meeting of the day. 12:30 p.m. — When I'm in the office, I usually take the opportunity to eat out by myself. It's my time to relax, and I love enjoying a full meal without any distractions. 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