Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Netflix (NFLX). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Netflix has been building out its original content library and now has enough popular programming to warrant a major investment in the retail space. The streaming giant has partnered with toy companies like Hasbro, Mattel and Jazwares to bring merchandise to store shelves across a broad range of segments.
Unsuspecting Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) investors might be startled this morning if they glance at a stock price chart for shares in the TV streamer.
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares are up 31% so far this year, while the S&P 500 is 13% higher.
Splits don't change the value of a company, but they are designed to make a stock more affordable for individual investors.
Disney (DIS) now generates more free cash flow than Netflix (NFLX). DIS's streaming (DTC) division has improved from a $4 billion loss three years ago to a more than $1 billion profit. Management prioritizes profitable growth by treating streaming as one of several content distribution channels.
Global markets are shifting in a way that allows a select group of fast-growing tech companies to move from rising players to true market-cap giants.
In the crowded and competitive streaming landscape, a decisive market reaction can speak volumes. Following its first post-merger earnings report, shares of Paramount Skydance NASDAQ: PSKY jumped over 7%, a significant move that caught the attention of investors.
Netflix ( NASDAQ:NFLX ) excited investors last week with its announcement it would split its stock 10-for-1 after the market closes tomorrow.
In the four and a half months since Netflix shares hit an all-time high, it's been a bit of a bumpy road for the stock.
NFLX has shown a trend of significant rallies, with numerous occasions of exceeding 30% gains within a two-month timeframe. Significantly, notable years such as 2012 and 2023 experienced several such surges, including uncommon jumps greater than 50%.
Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) recently announced a 10-for-1 stock split, with trading on a split-adjusted basis set to begin next week.