Netflix posted fourth-quarter 2022 earnings of 12 cents per share, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 74.47% (as reported by Zacks Equity Research). The figure is -91% lower from the year-ago quarter.
The streaming giant’s revenues were up +1.9% from the year-ago quarter to $7.85 billion, missing the consensus expectations by -0.18% (according to Zacks Equity Research). The average revenues per membership slipped -2% year over year on a reported basis, but grew +5% on a foreign-exchange neutral basis.
Netflix added 7.66 million paid subscribers globally, beating its own estimate of 4.5 million users. The figure was 8.28 million in the year-ago quarter. As of the end of the fourth quarter, the platform had 230.75 million paid subscribers globally, i.e. +4% higher year over year.
The company’s founder and its chief executive for 25 years, Reed Hastings, has stepped down from his co-CEO role and will serve as the executive chairman. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos will continue with his current role, and will be joined by new co-CEO Greg Peters. Peters has been Netflix's chief operating officer for three years and chief product officer for six.
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The RSI Oscillator for NFLX moved out of oversold territory on November 03, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 39 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In 29 of the 39 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at 74%.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 38 of 54 cases where NFLX's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 70%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for NFLX just turned positive on November 04, 2026. Looking at past instances where NFLX's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 31 of 43 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 72%.
Following a +6.50% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NFLX advanced for three days, in 217 of 303 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 72%.
NFLX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 05, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on NFLX as a result. In 57 of 78 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 73%.
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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 72%.
The Aroon Indicator for NFLX entered a downward trend on October 27, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 21 (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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 63 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. NFLX’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 78 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly 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 (8.757) is normal, around the industry mean (12.833). P/E Ratio (19.632) is within average values for comparable stocks, (39.433). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.183) is also within normal values, averaging (2.376). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.047) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.798) is also within normal values, averaging (2.932).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 92 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 98 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. NFLX’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 76, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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