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Netflix Q1 Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Upcoming Report

Published: Apr 15, 2026   |  Read Original Article ↗

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  • Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) will report Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, with Wall Street expecting revenue of about $12.18 billion and earnings per share of roughly $0.78 reflecting year-over-year growth of more than 15%.
  • Netflix's own guidance points to revenue of $ 12.16 billion and an operating margin of about 32.1%, with option traders pricing in a potential 7% stock move following the report.
  • Analysts remain largely bullish on Netflix ahead of the print, with Wedbush lifting its price target to $118 from $115 and Evercore ISI keeping an outperform rating with a $115 target.
  • Based on the one year price targets offered by 47 analysts, the average target price for Netflix Inc is $115.15 with a high estimate of $151.40 and a low of $79.32, implying upside of +8.34% from the current price of $106.28.
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Growth Stock Metric Rating
NFLX Rating
54.5
WEAK HOLD

Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown

METRIC VALUE WEIGHT ANALYSIS
Sales Growth TTM ? 16.5% 25% 60.0 ptsModerate (16.5%) - Decent growth
EPS Growth Next 5Y ? 21.9% 25% 70.0 ptsGood (21.9%) - Solid outlook
Target Price Upside ? 7.9% 20% 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (7.9%) - Target: $114.35 vs Current: $106.00
Gross Margin % ? 48.6% 15% 60.0 ptsSolid (48.6%) - Decent margins
Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? -21.0% 15% 40.0 ptsMild Pullback (-21.0%) - Light entry opportunity
Disclaimer: This rating is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. All data sourced from Finviz. Always conduct your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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About NFLX

Communication Services Entertainment 16,000 employees Los Gatos, CA, United States
  • 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.
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