Wall Street Sings Netflix (NFLX) Praises Following Strong Fourth-Quarter Earnings

BofA/Merrill Lynch Sticks With Lowest Rating on Netflix (NFLX) Post Q4; PT Lifted to $300

January 21, 2015 8:10 AM EST

BofA/Merrill Lynch analyst Nat Schindler raised his price target on Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) to $300.00 (from $294.00) following Q4 results but maintained an Underperform rating.

The analyst called the quarter "mixed" with weak U.S. subscriber guidance but strong International. The firm... More

Nomura Securities Upgrades Netflix (NFLX) to Buy Post Q4; 5 Reasons Cited

January 21, 2015 6:50 AM EST

Nomura Securities upgraded Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $500.00 (from $390.00) following fourth quarter results, calling them an inflection point in subscriber trends is likely to drive follow-through for shares in 2015

Analyst Anthony DiClemente cited 5 reasons for the upgrade:

Subscriber expectations slightly more reasonable for US, Intl accelerating: While we previously held reservations about 1Q domestic subscriber guidance, NFLX now restruck 1Q US subscriber expectations modestly lower, this while reporting material upside to 4Q/1Q international subscribers. As... More

Cowen Boosts PT on Netflix (NFLX) to $465; Net Sub Adds Outpace, L-T Guidance Firm

January 21, 2015 6:45 AM EST

Cowen and Company boosts its price target on Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) from $382 up to $465 following Q4 results and outlook issued Tuesday night. The firm maintains an Outperform rating on Netflix.

Analyst John Blackledge noted that Netflix topped estimates on both domestic and international net subscriber additions, while also issuing strong Q1 guidance when it comes to international subscriber growth.

On Q1 guidance, Blackledge commented, NFLX 1Q15 US sub guide was a bit lighter than expected, offset... More

Netflix (NFLX) International Growth the 'Big' Story for the Quarter, RBC Capital Says

January 21, 2015 6:32 AM EST

RBC Capital analyst Mark Mahaney reiterated an Outperform rating and $550 price target on Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) following strong Q4 results after the close, calling international growth the "big" story for the quarter.

According to Mahaney, the Quarter Keys: Positive 1) Domestic &... More

Netflix (NFLX) PT Raised to $450 at Evercore ISI on Strong Q4

January 21, 2015 6:27 AM EST

Evercore ISI analyst Ken Sena raised his price target on Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) to $450.00 (from $430.00) following strong forth quarter numbers after the close with brightened international prospects. However, the firm stopped short of upgrading the stock and maintained a Hold rating.

Sena commented,... More