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Netflix co-founder Hastings exits, streaming giant hunts for growth
Article Summary
HOLD- Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced that Chairman Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix he co-founded 29 years ago, with the streaming giant searching for new avenues of growth as sales slow due to competition and after a $72 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery fell through in February.
- Netflix forecast earnings per share in the current quarter below analysts' expectations and quarterly revenue growth that is slowest in a year, according to LSEG data, while Netflix's stock plunged around 9% on news of Hastings' departure.
- Hastings transformed Netflix from a DVDs-by-mail business to a global streaming goliath reshaping how shows and movies are distributed, also led the firm through a pandemic, which led to surge of growth at Netflix even as other entertainment companies struggled.
- Netflix ended last year with more than 325 million paid members and is entertaining an audience approaching a billion people, with co-chief executive Greg Peters saying there is still plenty of room for growth.
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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 ? | 21.8% | 25% | 70.0 ptsGood (21.8%) - Solid outlook |
| Target Price Upside ? | 17.4% | 20% | 60.0 ptsModerate Upside (17.4%) - Target: $114.61 vs Current: $97.65 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 48.6% | 15% | 60.0 ptsSolid (48.6%) - Decent margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -27.2% | 15% | 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-27.2%) - Good entry zone |
Disclaimer: This rating is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
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About NFLX
- 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.