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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Netflix (NFLX) Keeps Momentum with Strong Content Pipeline, Says Piper Sandler
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is one of the best big tech stocks to buy right now. In a late-July note, Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion maintained a Buy rating on Netflix and kept his price target at $1,500. Champion's positive stance is based on recent improvements in viewership trends and a strong content pipeline. The analyst argues that June's Nielsen's Top 10 Viewership data showed a solid rebound in Netflix's audience numbers after a period of softness. He linked the turnaround to the launch of popular titles such as Ginny & Georgia Season 3, Blindspot, and Squid Game Season 3. Netflix Netflix has a heavy slate for the second half of the year, with new seasons of Stranger Things and Bridgerton expected to draw in more subscribers and keep momentum going. Champion also pointed to growth in Netflix's advertising business as another potential revenue driver. According to the analyst, the company's subscriber and revenue targets remain within reach, and the combination of popular content and new monetization avenues supports the current bullish outlook on the stock. Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a global streaming entertainment service that offers a diverse array of movies, TV shows, games, and more, with unlimited viewing on internet-connected devices. While we acknowledge the potential of NFLX as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 13 Best Defensive Stocks to Invest in According to Analysts and 10 Best Large Cap Tech Stocks to Buy Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Inicia sesión para acceder a tu cartera de valores
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Netflix's Content Strength Drives Engagement: What's the Path Forward?
Netflix's NFLX content strength continues to fuel robust viewer engagement, a trend that is central to its growth strategy. In the second quarter of 2025, Squid Game Season 3 alone drew in approximately 122 million views, reinforcing the company's reputation for producing high-impact content that attracts and retains subscribers. Hits like Sirens, Ginny & Georgia Season 3, The Eternaut, and films such as STRAW and Exterritorial also boosted total watch hours, underscoring Netflix's consistent content ahead, Netflix's pipeline for the rest of 2025 and beyond is designed to sustain this momentum. August brings Wednesday Season 2 with fresh twists, while reality hits like Love Is Blind, Selling Sunset and Squid Game: The Challenge will keep unscripted engagement into the fourth quarter. High-profile originals include Billionaires' Bunker from Money Heist creator Álex Pina, thriller Black Rabbit starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law, House of Guinness from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, and Mexican drama Las Muertas. Upcoming films span genres and star power, from French Lover with Lupin's Omar Sy to Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite and Guillermo del Toro's robust lineup is bolstered by Netflix's 'local for local' strategy, which pairs global reach with regional storytelling, supported by major investments like its €1 billion commitment to Spanish programming through growing ad-supported tier, a high-margin, engagement-driven revenue source, along with favorable foreign exchange gains, has boosted international sales and fueled investor optimism. Reflecting this confidence, the company lifted its 2025 revenue forecast to $44.8-$45.2 billion. Amazon & Disney: Streaming Giants Challenging Netflix Amazon AMZN leverages its vast ecosystem to add value to Prime Video with benefits like super-fast delivery. Amazon's push into original and international content fueled a 10% year-over-year rise in subscription sales to $11.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Strengthened by its delivery network and streaming scale, Amazon is also expanding its ad business, securing $1.8 billion in commitments and targeting $3.5-$4 billion in revenues by a core part of Disney DIS, Disney+ benefits from its growing global reach and strong content portfolio, driving robust user growth. Bundling Disney+ with Hulu and Max keeps customers engaged while offering cost savings. Disney is focusing on stable, profitable growth rather than aggressive expansion. However, higher spending on new content will increase programming and production costs, which could put pressure on near-term earnings for the entertainment division. NFLX's Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates Shares of Netflix have gained 36.8% year to date compared with the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry's return of 25.9%. NFLX's YTD Price Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Netflix trades at a premium with a forward 12-month P/S ratio of 10.66 compared to the broader Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry's forward earnings multiple of 5.03. NFLX carries a Value Score of F. NFLX's Valuation Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NFLX's 2025 revenues is pegged at $45.03 billion, indicating 15.47% year-over-year growth. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $26.06 per share, up 2.8% over the past 30 days. This indicates a 31.42% increase from the previous year. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research NFLX stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 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 Inc. (AMZN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Melden Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Netflix hikes plan prices by up to 43%. Check country, new rate, and other details
Netflix has increased subscription prices in Australia by about 10%, adding $2–$3 a month to its plans — just a year after its last hike. The Standard with Ads plan now costs $9.99 per month, up from $7.99. The Standard plan has risen to $20.99 from $18.99, while Premium subscribers face the steepest increase, paying $28.99 instead of $25.99. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Extra member fees have also climbed. Adding a member with ads now costs $6.99 per month (up from $5.99), while ad-free extra members will pay $8.99 (up from $7.99). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Undo Compared with early 2024, when the cheapest Netflix plan cost $6.99, today's rates mark a 43% increase for Standard with Ads and a 25% jump for ad-free subscriptions in just over a year. Profit soars 45% Live Events The latest hike comes after Netflix posted stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter, with profit jumping 45% year-on-year to $3.1 billion. Revenue for the three months ending June 30 rose 16% to $11.1 billion, surpassing both analyst forecasts and the company's own guidance. The streaming giant credited higher subscription prices and a rapidly growing advertising business for the gains. The company raised its 2025 revenue outlook to between $44.8 billion and $45.2 billion, up from $43.5–$44.5 billion. Content also played a key role in the quarter's success. The third season of Squid Game racked up 122 million views, becoming Netflix's sixth-biggest season ever in just a few weeks. Other hits included Ginny & Georgia Season 3 (53 million views), Sirens (56 million views), and the animated film KPop Demon Hunters (80 million views), which became one of Netflix's top animated releases and produced a chart-topping soundtrack. Korean content continued to dominate globally, reinforcing Netflix's strategy of investing heavily in international programming. Looking ahead, Netflix is banking on a blockbuster second half of 2025 with the return of Wednesday Season 2, the final season of Stranger Things , and new films from Kathryn Bigelow and Guillermo del Toro. The company also plans to expand live programming with major boxing matches and NFL games. Investor confidence remains strong, with Netflix shares up more than 40% year-to-date. The growth follows a crackdown on password sharing and a pivot toward ad-supported plans. The company had more than 300 million subscribers as of December last year, adding 19 million in the holiday quarter alone. However, it no longer reports subscriber counts, focusing instead on engagement metrics like viewing time. Netflix expects ad revenue to nearly double in 2025 and is targeting $9 billion annually from ad-based subscriptions by 2030.
Forbes
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘The Waterfront' Continues To Dominate Netflix's Global TV Show Chart
"The Waterfront" stars (l to r): Melissa Benoist, Maria Bello, Holt McCallany and Jake Weary. The hit Netflix crime drama The Waterfront is continuing to bring in big viewership at the streamer. All eight episodes of The Waterfront debuted on Netflix on June 19. The official logline for the series reads, 'The Waterfront dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.' The Waterfront stars Holt McCallany as Harlan Buckley and Maria Bello plays Harlan's wife and business partner Belle. The series also stars Melissa Benoist as the Buckley's daughter, Bree, and Jake Weary stars as the Buckley's son, Cane. Created by Kevin Williamson, the series also stars Humberly González, Rafael L. Silva, Brady Hepner, Dave Anabelle, Gerado Celasco and Topher Grace. Netflix TUDUM reported on Tuesday that The Waterfront topped the streaming service Top 10 Global TV Shows chart for a second consecutive week, finishing No. 1 for the week of June 23-29 with 11.6 million views, which equates to 74.3 million hours viewed. The Waterfront was also Netflix's No. 1 show in 10 other countries. Coming in a distant second is the Netflix original series Ginny & Georgia Season 3, which had 4.8 million views, which equates to 51.2 million hours viewed. America's Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 (2.6 million views/5.2 million hours viewed), RAW – June 23 (2.6 million views/215 million hours viewed) and Dept. Q (2.5 million views/11.9 million hours viewed) rounded out the Top 5. 'The Waterfront' Is Also No. 2 on Netflix's U.S. Streaming Chart In addition to being the top TV show globally on Netflix, The Waterfront is No. 2 on Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. from June 23-29, behind Squid Game Season 3. The Waterfront debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. chart for the week of June 16-22. In addition to being No. 2 in the U.S., The Waterfront also charted in Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows in 77 countries overall. There is no word yet whether The Waterfront will be returning to Netflix for a second season. The Waterfront, which consists of eight episodes, is streaming on Netflix.
UPI
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Brianne Howey says 'Ginny & Georgia' S3 is 'most emotional' yet
June 19 (UPI) -- Brianne Howey says Season 3 of Ginny & Georgia is the "most emotional and dramatic" yet. The actress, 36, discussed the series when she stopped by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday. The new chapter of the show follows the mother-daughter duo Ginny (Antonia Gentry) and Georgia (Howey) as they deal with Georgia's house arrest and upcoming murder trial. "Look, this is definitely our most emotional and dramatic season yet," Howey told Fallon. "And I think it poses a lot of great questions about is it really us against the world? Are Ginny and Georgia better off together or apart? And a lot of relationships can't come back from what happens this season. But it's a great, great ride." Gentry, 27, echoed the sentiment when she stopped by Tonight earlier in June. "We see the trial of our lifetimes with these characters as they face love, lies and murders in ways we've never seen them before," she told Fallon. "And I will say, no one is the same by the end of the season. You are in for a treat." Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Scott Porter, Raymond Ablack, Katie Douglas, Chelsea Clark, Nathan Mitchell, Ty Doran and Noah Lamanna also star. Ginny & Georgia Season 3 was released June 5 on Netflix.
