NFLX

Netflix shares dive as co-founder Reed Hastings steps away

Published: Apr 16, 2026   |  Read Original Article ↗

Article Summary

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  • Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) plunged more than 9% after announcing co-founder Reed Hastings will step down as chairman of the board in early 2023, ceding daily control of Netflix to co-chief executives Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos to focus on philanthropy and philanthropy.
  • The company reported quarterly revenue of $12.25 billion, slightly beating expectations, but shares fell despite a $5.28 billion profit boosted by a $2.8 billion termination fee from the termination of a Warner Bros.
  • Netflix declined to sweeten its offer for Warner Bros., effectively ceding the media giant to Paramount Skydance after deciding the deal was no longer financially attractive.
  • Analysts noted that the company won with investors when it stepped away from the Warner bidding, with analysts noting that money saved could be invested in audience-drawing shows and potentially lucrative advertising.
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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 ? 6.2% 20% 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (6.2%) - Target: $114.48 vs Current: $107.79
Gross Margin % ? 48.6% 15% 60.0 ptsSolid (48.6%) - Decent margins
Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? -19.6% 15% 40.0 ptsMild Pullback (-19.6%) - Light entry opportunity
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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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