NFLX Stock Analysis & Forecast (2026)

$81.61
Current Price
88%
Strong Buy
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Data refreshed: August 31, 2026

Key Financial Metrics

Market Cap
$339.84B
P/E Ratio (TTM)
25.7x
P/E Forward
21.4x
Revenue Growth
13.4%
Gross Margin
49.1%
Net Margin
28.2%
Return on Equity
49.5%
Debt/Equity
0.55

AI Analysis Summary

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is a Communication Services company in the Entertainment industry with a 88% Strong Buy Score. Key strengths include Revenue Growth (13.4%), Gross Margin (49.1%), Net Margin (28.2%). The score on this page is a five-factor screen — revenue growth, gross margin, net margin, return on equity and debt-to-equity — each scored against fixed thresholds from a neutral starting point of 50%. The eight-section analysis, including moat, free cash flow, dilution and valuation, runs in the full report.

Revenue Growth: Good Gross Margin: Good Net Margin: Excellent Return on Equity: Excellent Debt/Equity: Moderate

This analysis is generated by StrongBuyAnalytics AI using publicly available financial data from SEC filings, earnings reports, and market feeds. It is not personalized investment advice. See our methodology and disclaimer.

Why NFLX Has a 88% Score

4 of the inputs in our model moved NFLX's score away from the neutral baseline of 50%, landing it at 88% (Strong Buy). Each one below is a specific figure from Netflix, Inc.'s reported financials, not a judgement call:

Recent Catalysts for NFLX

3 data points sit outside the score itself but bear on Netflix, Inc.'s next few quarters. They are reported here as observations, not predictions:

Wall Street consensus target is $93.66 (+14.8% from current price), based on 45 analyst estimates.
Analyst consensus recommendation: Buy.
Institutional ownership at 84.0% — strong smart-money backing.

NFLX vs. DIS, ROKU, AMC, IQ

Compared against other Entertainment companies we cover, picked for having a similar market capitalisation to NFLX.

Ticker Price Market Cap P/E Rev Growth Net Margin ROE
NFLX $81.61 $339.84B 25.7x 13.4% 28.2% 49.5%
DIS $107.39 $185.43B 22.1x 6.8% 8.7% 8.0%
ROKU $157.13 $23.32B 66.3x 21.9% 6.8% 13.1%
AMC $2.63 $2.35B 14.2% -10.6%
IQ $0.95 $920.63M -5.1% -3.2% -6.7%

Main Risks for NFLX Investors

1 measurable risk showed up in Netflix, Inc.'s numbers. This is not a complete list of what could go wrong — only what is visible in the data we score:

High beta of 1.51 means the stock is 51% more volatile than the market — expect larger drawdowns in corrections.

NFLX Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

Netflix, Inc.'s liquidity and cash generation as of the most recent filing — note the cash position of $9.13B against $16.65B of debt:

Total Cash
$9.13B
Total Debt
$16.65B
Current Ratio
1.14
FCF Yield
7.5%
EBITDA
$14.73B
Operating Margin
33.4%

Figures are drawn from Netflix, Inc.'s most recent balance sheet and cash flow statement as filed with the SEC. See the filings themselves.

NFLX Valuation Snapshot

Trailing P/E
25.7x
Growth premium
Forward P/E
21.4x
Earnings growth expected
Price / Book
11.3x
High intangible value
PEG Ratio
1.79
Fairly valued
Analyst Target (Mean)
$93.66
Range: $70 – $135
52-Week Price Range — NFLX is trading at 27% of its range
$65.08 (52W Low) $126.71 (52W High)

Who Holds NFLX? — Institutional 13F Filings

Institutional investment managers with >$100 M in qualifying assets must disclose their equity positions quarterly on SEC Form 13F — typically within 45 days of quarter-end. Search those filings below to see which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers reported NFLX as a holding, how many shares they held, and how positions changed quarter over quarter.

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Is NFLX a Buy Right Now?

We do not answer that question for you, and we do not publish buy or sell calls. What we publish is a score: NFLX rates 88% on our five-factor fundamentals screen, which puts it in the "Strong Buy" band. Everything below explains how it got there so you can disagree with it.

88% · Strong Buy band

Netflix, Inc. clears our thresholds on most of what we measure. The strongest readings are revenue growth (13.4%) and gross margin (49.1%). Nothing in the data we score currently works against it.

NFLX Earnings & Revenue Outlook

Netflix, Inc. reported revenue growth of 13.4% year over year, against a Entertainment peer set where scale and pricing power vary widely. That is solid but not exceptional, so it lifts the score without dominating it.

Earnings grew 11.1% over the same period, trailing revenue, which points to cost or margin pressure.

Track upcoming report dates on our earnings calendar.

NFLX Stock Forecast (Next 3–12 Months)

This is a fundamentals outlook, not a price target — we do not publish one. It describes what Netflix, Inc.'s current financials imply about the next three to twelve months if the trends in them hold.

Constructive: Revenue growth of 13.4% gives NFLX room to grow into its multiple. Net margins of 28.2% mean that growth converts to profit rather than being spent to buy it. The main thing to watch over the next few quarters is whether those figures hold; the score is built on trailing data and will move if they do not.

Bull Case for NFLX

These are the Netflix, Inc. figures that push the score up, taken straight from the most recent reported financials:

  • Revenue Growth (13.4%)
  • Gross Margin (49.1%)
  • Net Margin (28.2%)
  • Return on Equity (49.5%)

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Guides to the specific measures used in this NFLX analysis:

Fundamental Analysis Guide

How the financial statements behind this page fit together.

Understanding P/E Ratio

What NFLX's 25.7x multiple does and does not tell you.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Why NFLX's 49.5% return on equity matters for stock selection.

Stock Valuation Methods

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How to Read Earnings Reports

Where the NFLX growth and margin figures on this page come from.

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The technical side we deliberately keep out of the NFLX score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about NFLX

Is NFLX a good buy right now?
We do not issue buy or sell calls. NFLX has a Strong Buy Score of 88% (Strong Buy), which is a fundamentals rating, not a recommendation. That is at the strong end of our range: NFLX scores well on the fundamentals we weight most heavily. The score is helped most by revenue growth (13.4%). Read how scores work to see what each input contributes.
What is the NFLX stock forecast for 2026?
We publish a fundamentals outlook rather than a price target. For 2026 the NFLX view rests on revenue growth of 13.4%, a net margin of 28.2% and a trailing P/E of 25.7x, which together produce the 88% Strong Buy Score. Our methodology explains how those inputs are weighted.
What are key support and resistance levels for NFLX?
Support and resistance are technical levels, so they are not part of the fundamentals score. You can see current NFLX demand zones (support) and supply zones (resistance) on our demand zones page. With NFLX at $81.61, the tool shows how far the stock sits from the nearest zone.
Which companies are NFLX's closest peers?
On this page NFLX is compared with DIS, ROKU, AMC, IQ. Compared against other Entertainment companies we cover, picked for having a similar market capitalisation to NFLX. The table puts NFLX's a gross margin of 49.1%, an ROE of 49.5%, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55 next to the same figures for each peer.
What is Netflix, Inc.'s market cap and P/E ratio?
As of August 31, 2026, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) has a market cap of $339.84B, a trailing P/E of 25.7x and a forward P/E of 21.4x. Valuation is one of the inputs to the Strong Buy Score, alongside growth, margins, capital efficiency and balance-sheet strength.
Where does the NFLX data on this page come from?
Company financials come from Netflix, Inc.'s own filings with the SEC, with prices and consensus estimates from market data feeds; the figures on this page were last refreshed on August 31, 2026. Our data sources page lists every provider and how often each one is updated.
Is the NFLX analysis PDF report free?
Your first NFLX report is free and does not require a card. The score on this page is a five-factor screen; the report runs the deeper eight-section analysis, adding moat, free cash flow, share dilution and valuation work that is not on this page. Further reports are covered by a subscription; see pricing for the current plans.

This NFLX analysis is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. All data is sourced from public filings and market feeds. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Read our full disclaimer.