Loop Capital says Netflix still king of streaming, bullish on stock

Published 17/07/2024, 12:58
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On Wednesday, Loop Capital maintained a positive outlook on Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock, with a reaffirmed Buy rating and a steady price target of $750.00. The firm's conviction in Netflix's dominance in the streaming industry remains strong, supported by a belief that the company has emerged victorious in the so-called streaming wars.

Netflix's leading position is expected to be further cemented by the predicted consolidation of traditional media companies or their streaming divisions. Loop Capital's forecasts for Netflix have remained unchanged since their previous analysis on June 17, which discussed the accelerated decline of traditional studios and the expected benefits for Netflix.

The firm, along with other market analysts, anticipates Netflix's revenue to surpass its own guidance. Operating margins are also projected to be roughly 100 basis points higher than both the guidance and the consensus on Wall Street.

For the upcoming quarterly results, approximately 5 million net subscriber additions are expected, a slight decrease from the 5.9 million reported in the second quarter of the previous year.

Loop Capital also speculates that Netflix may discontinue its basic ad-free tier in the United States, following recent changes in the UK and Canada. Additionally, a potential price hike, especially for the Standard Tier, is anticipated ahead of Netflix's streaming of the NFL games this Christmas.

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