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NFLX Stock Forecast: Netflix, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 13 Aug 2026
$78
+5.42% on the day

The 51 Wall Street analysts covering Netflix, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $93 — +18.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 60 of 100 as at 12 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$311.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
60 / 100
Median analyst target
$93
Analysts covering
51
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.2%
1M
+6.0%
YTD
−16.6%
1Y
−35.0%
From 52W high
−38.1%
From 52W low
+15.7%
$68
$126
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NFLX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Netflix, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Aug 2026
60 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
96
Quality
95
Issuance
89
Growth
67
Value
64
Revisions
59
Accruals
29
Momentum
20
Size
1

Volatility (96): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (20): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (1): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NFLX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NFLX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$80$100$120$140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NFLXHigh $135Median $93Low $70

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says51 analysts
36 Buy15 Hold0 Sell
Low $70Median $93High $135

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 9 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
22 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform
22 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$120$90
17 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight
17 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$85$80
17 July 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform
17 July 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform$100$95
17 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$115$100
17 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform
17 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy
17 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$110$94
17 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$120$75
17 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy
17 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight
17 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$118$85
17 July 2026KGI SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral
17 July 2026KGI SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral$75
17 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight
17 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$90$83
17 July 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform$100$85
17 July 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NFLX appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

NFLX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.3%
Analysts raising
12
Analysts cutting
23
Fundamentals

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
23.5×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.4×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

Price / book
10.3×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
21.7×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
13.4%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
8.8%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Gross margin
51.9%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Operating margin
33.4%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Net margin
28.2%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
49.5%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Return on assets
16.1%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Dividend yield

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

NFLX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEntertainment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NFLXNetflix, Inc.$311.4B
60
DISThe Walt Disney Co.$182.9B
47
WBDWarner Bros. Discovery, Inc.$69.3B
42
LYVLive Nation Entertainment, Inc.$43.0B
44
TKOTKO Group Holdings, Inc.$37.9B
51
FWONKLiberty Media Corp.$25.7B
37
FOXAFox Corp.$25.0B
84

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News

Latest NFLX news & analysis

Billionaire Bill Ackman Just Invested 5% of Pershing Square Capital Management's Portfolio in Netflix. Should Investors Follow Suit?

The Motley Fool · 13 Aug 2026positive

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, through Pershing Square Capital Management, acquired a significant stake in Netflix, reportedly around 5% of the fund's portfolio. The investment aligns with his strategy of taking large, long-term positions in a small number of companies.

Why it matters — The involvement of a prominent long-term investor like Bill Ackman signals notable institutional confidence in Netflix's business, which shareholders and prospective investors would watch closely.

Down 39%, Should You Buy the Dip in Netflix Stock?

The Motley Fool · 13 Aug 2026neutral

The Motley Fool reports that Netflix declined to pursue an $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and also passed on buying Roku, thereby avoiding the debt burdens taken on by its rivals.

Why it matters — For Netflix watchers, the company's decision to refrain from large acquisitions highlights its disciplined capital strategy relative to competitors.

Up Nearly 20% From Its 52-Week Low, Is Netflix Stock Set to Rally Even Higher?

The Motley Fool · 13 Aug 2026positive

Netflix's stock, which hit a 52-week low after its recent earnings report, has rallied nearly 20% from that low in recent weeks, reportedly due to its low valuation.

Why it matters — The stock's rebound from its low point suggests shifting market sentiment around Netflix's valuation following its earnings report.

Bill Ackman Vs. Buffett Successor: Mastercard, Visa Stock Battle Lines Drawn — Who Wins?

Benzinga · 13 Aug 2026positive

Bill Ackman announced six new stock picks added to the publicly traded Pershing Square USA (PSUS) portfolio, including Netflix (NFLX), which is drawing headlines. Two other picks are Warren Buffett favorites, positioning Pershing Square against Buffett's successor.

Why it matters — The news highlights that a prominent investor, Bill Ackman, added Netflix to his portfolio via Pershing Square USA, which NFLX watchers would follow as a notable stock-picking endorsement.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NFLX stock

What is the NFLX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 51 Wall Street analysts covering Netflix, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $93, with estimates ranging from $70 to $135. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NFLX stock a buy right now?

Of the 51 analysts covering Netflix, Inc., 36 rate it a Buy, 15 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Netflix, Inc. 60 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NFLX?

As at 12 Aug 2026, Netflix, Inc. ranks 60 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (96 of 100).

Will NFLX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 51 analysts implies +18.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Netflix, Inc. 60 out of 100 as at 12 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NFLX stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Netflix, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NFLX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $70 to $135 over the next 12 months.

How has NFLX stock performed over the past year?

Netflix, Inc. returned -35.0% over the 12 months to 13 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Netflix, Inc. do?

Netflix, Inc. is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming services for television series, films, documentaries, live programming, and mobile games.

What is the latest news on NFLX?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 13 Aug 2026): "Billionaire Bill Ackman Just Invested 5% of Pershing Square Capital Management's Portfolio in Netflix. Should Investors Follow Suit?". Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, through Pershing Square Capital Management, acquired a significant stake in Netflix, reportedly around 5% of the fund's portfolio. The investment aligns with his strategy of taking large, long-term positions in a small number of companies.

Company

About Netflix, Inc.

Netflix, Inc. is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming services for television series, films, documentaries, live programming, and mobile games. The company offers a broad catalog of licensed and original content across many genres and languages, serving viewers on internet-connected devices such as smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and computers. Netflix also operates an advertising-supported membership option, giving it a dual model that combines paid subscriptions with ad-delivered viewing. Its content production and distribution capabilities make it a central platform in the streaming media market, with a strong role in shaping how audiences consume on-demand video entertainment worldwide. Headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Netflix, Inc. remains focused on digital entertainment services and global content delivery.

CEO Mr. Theodore A. Sarandos · 16,000 employees · United States · https://www.netflix.com