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Ackman boosts Netflix, but here’s why one bear thinks ‘the dream is over’

Ackman boosts Netflix, but here’s why one bear thinks ‘the dream is over’

Netflix (NFLX) has been on a wild ride after reporting slowing subscriber growth in the fourth quarter, amid an already crowded streaming landscape.  The stock plunged more than 20% following the results, which showed a relatively weak 8.3 million subscribers in Q4. The platform also forecasted a net add of only 2.5 million subscribers in the current quarter, compared to 3.98 million during the first quarter last year. The streaming giant’s currently trading between a range of $350-$375 per… Source link

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Netflix needs ‘a longer time-frame to reach peak penetration’: BofA

Netflix needs ‘a longer time-frame to reach peak penetration’: BofA

It’s been a turbulent past couple of days, to say the least, for Netflix (NFLX), a stock which saw two consecutive trading days of declines after an underwhelming earnings report. Netflix’s Q4 earnings report estimated it would add an additional 2.5 million subscribers in Q1 2022, significantly lower than the 6.93 million expected. A new Bank of America (BAC) report found that, in light of the Q4 earnings report, Netflix would likely require more time than previously expected in order to… Source link

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Why Netflix growth story may not be over as Wall Street frets subscriber woes

Why Netflix growth story may not be over as Wall Street frets subscriber woes

Netflix (NFLX) shares plunged more than 20% on Friday — its biggest decline since October 2014 — after the streaming giant reported slowing subscriber growth in the fourth quarter, amid an already crowded streaming landscape. The platform added a relatively weak 8.3 million subscribers in Q4, and forecasted a net add of only 2.5 million subscribers in the current quarter, compared to 3.98 million during the first quarter last year. But top media analysts have argued that this is not time… Source link

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US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq post worst weeks since pandemic start as Netflix woes deepen slide

US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq post worst weeks since pandemic start as Netflix woes deepen slide

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Netflix plunges, weighs on Disney, media stocks * S&P 500, Nasdaq have biggest weekly drops since March 2020 * Focus turning to Fed meeting for clarity on policy * Indexes down: Dow 1.3%, S&P 1.89%, Nasdaq 2.72% (Updates with further market data) By Lewis Krauskopf, Shreyashi Sanyal and Bansari Mayur Kamdar Jan 21 (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes ended sharply lower on Friday as… Source link

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Stock futures open lower, Netflix slides after subscribers miss

Stock futures open lower, Netflix slides after subscribers miss

Stock futures opened lower after another slide in equity markets during the regular trading day, with investors rotating further away from growth and technology stocks that had outperformed early on during the pandemic.  Earlier, the Nasdaq dropped another more than 1%, adding to losses after sinking into a correction earlier this week. The Nasdaq Composite has now fallen nearly 12% from its most recent record high from November.  Shares of Netflix (NFLX) sank in late trading after the Source link

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Netflix raises subscriber prices ahead of earnings

Netflix raises subscriber prices ahead of earnings

Netflix (NFLX) stock rose slightly in Friday afternoon trading after the streaming platform raised the price of its subscriptions by $1-2.   Netflix’s basic plan in the U.S. rose by $1 to $9.99 per month. The standard U.S. subscription now costs $15.49 per month, up from $13.99. Netflix’s premium plan in the U.S was increased to $19.99 per month from $17.99. The increase was first reported by Reuters.  The company will report Q4 earnings on January 20. “We understand people have more… Source link

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Comedian Dave Chappelle addresses Netflix transgender controversy in full for first time

US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq post worst weeks since pandemic start as Netflix woes deepen slide

(Editor’s note: Attention to strong language in paragraph 4 that could offend some readers) By Helen Coster Oct 25 (Reuters) – Comedian Dave Chappelle on Monday addressed the transgender controversy at Netflix https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/netflix-workers-stage-walk-out-over-chappelle-transgender-comments-2021-10-20 in full for the first time on a video on his Instagram account, five days after about 100 people protested near the streaming company’s headquarters. The employee… Source link

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Another Netflix price hike? Why one analyst says streaming giant is ‘substantially underpriced’

Another Netflix price hike? Why one analyst says streaming giant is ‘substantially underpriced’

Netflix (NFLX) has faced both positives and negatives in Q3 — from beating subscriber growth estimates to battling backlash over the release Dave Chappelle’s comedy special “The Closer.” But at least one analyst seems to think the streaming behemoth is leaving money on the table, with its content slate drawing massive buzz in the face of fierce criticism. On Thursday, the stock spiked to a new record high at $654, with some on Wall Street expecting a test of levels at or near $700. “Netflix… Source link

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Netflix has ‘long runway ahead’ after ‘Squid Game’ success; Chappelle headwinds loom

Netflix has ‘long runway ahead’ after ‘Squid Game’ success; Chappelle headwinds loom

Netflix’s (NFLX) Q3 subscriber growth estimates topped expectations following a slow start to the year — but there could be still be trouble looming for the streaming platform as controversies flare.  Net subscriber additions totaled 4.38 million versus the 3.72 million expected. This represented a significant rebound from the second quarter, when just 1.5 million new paying users joined the streaming service. A particularly strong content slate helped fuel subscriber momentum, but not even… Source link

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Netflix adds 4.4 million subscribers in Q3, topping estimates

Netflix adds 4.4 million subscribers in Q3, topping estimates

Netflix (NFLX) reported third-quarter results after market close that showed a pick-up in subscriber growth after a disappointing first half of the year. Third-quarter profits also came in ahead of Wall Street’s expectations, while revenue matched estimates.  Shares rose by about 1.5% in late trading following the results.  Here were the main metrics from Netflix’s report, compared to consensus estimates compiled by Bloomberg: Revenue: $7.48 billion vs. $7.48 billion expected, $6.44 billion… Source link

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