Netflix (NFLX, $322.74) reports US subscriber decline in Q2; misses global subscriber growth expectations
Netflix reported a loss in its U.S. subscriber count for the quarter ending June. This in its first quarterly decline in domestic subscribers since 2011. The company also missed estimates of worldwide subscriber growth.
The online video streaming giant reported a loss of -126,000 domestic paid subscribers, compared with analysts’ expectations for a 352,000 gain.
Global subscribers of Netflix platform grew by 2.83 million – falling short of analysts' growth expectation of 4.8 million.
Netflix has blamed price hikes behind the lower-than-expected subscriber figures for the quarter. It said that it missed forecasts in mostly those regions that saw price increases in subscription plans
However, the company’s earnings for the quarter came in at 60 cents per share - which is 4 cents ahead of the Street consensus expectations. Total revenues rose +26% to $4.923 billion, largely in-line with analysts' forecasts.
Looking ahead, Netflix said that it expects revenues of $5.25 billion for the third quarter, with global streaming paid additions of 7 million. It expressed optimism for its hit series “Stranger Things” and its latest season, and also expects strong viewership for the new seasons of “The Crown” and “Orange is the New Black”.
Momentum Indicator for NFLX turns positive, indicating new upward trend
NFLX saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on November 06, 2024. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 81 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 81 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NFLX advanced for three days, in of 312 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 303 cases where NFLX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for NFLX moved out of overbought territory on December 12, 2024. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 47 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 9 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for NFLX turned negative on December 10, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NFLX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
NFLX broke above its upper Bollinger Band on December 06, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. NFLX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (12.920) is normal, around the industry mean (5.729). P/E Ratio (51.065) is within average values for comparable stocks, (92.419). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.889) is also within normal values, averaging (2.987). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.040) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (8.190) is also within normal values, averaging (29.638).
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