NFLX— Netflix, Inc.
NasdaqGSCommunication Services · Entertainment
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) stock trades at $68.95, down 7.26% on the day. With a market capitalization of $290.33 billion, NFLX is a mega-cap communication services stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.7, a forward P/E of 18.1 and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.18. Over the most recent period the company reported 13% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 28.2%. Below you'll find NFLX's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) operates in the Entertainment space within the Communication Services sector. With a market cap of $290.3B, it qualifies as a large-cap company. The company is growing revenue strongly while maintaining healthy profitability — a combination that investors typically reward with a premium valuation.
- Forward P/E (18.1×) is lower than trailing P/E (21.7×) — analysts expect earnings to improve
- Revenue growth of 13% YoY shows solid business momentum
- Exceptional profit margin of 28.2% — the business retains a large share of each dollar earned
- ROE of 49.5% shows management efficiently converts equity into profit
- Price is near its 52-week low — potential entry point with asymmetric upside
- High debt-to-equity of 47.46× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
- No dividend history — total return depends entirely on price appreciation
- High beta of 1.52 — this stock is significantly more volatile than the broader market
Verdict
Buy / Hold
More positives than negatives. Fundamentals support holding while monitoring key risks.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $68.95
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$22.99
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
N/A
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
6/10
75% score
Pays dividends
No dividend history found
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
Uninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
49.5%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
28.2%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+13.4%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+11.3%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
47.46×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.14×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$2.9B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
EPS (TTM)
$3.18
P/E (TTM)
21.7
Fwd P/E
18.1
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
This stock does not pay dividends.
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About Netflix, Inc.
Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services worldwide. The company offers television (TV) series, documentaries, feature films, games, and live programming across various genres and languages. It also provides members the ability to receive streaming content through a host of internet-connected devices, including TVs, digital video players, TV set-top boxes, and mobile devices. Netflix, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Location
Los Gatos, United States
Employees
16,000
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NFLX — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) shows strengths such as revenue growth of 13%, a strong 28% net margin and a 50% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 47.5). Whether NFLX is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is NFLX's stock price today?
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) trades at $68.95, down 7.26% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does NFLX pay a dividend?
No. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) does not currently pay a dividend, so the return comes entirely from share-price appreciation.
Is NFLX overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 21.7×, NFLX trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the communication services sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.35. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is NFLX's market cap?
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) has a market capitalization of $290.33 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap stock in the Communication Services sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.