Netflix Stock Hits Key Support – Buying Opportunity?
Netflix (NFLX) stock should be on your watchlist. Here is why – it is currently trading in the support zone ($88.65 – $97.99), levels from which it has bounced meaningfully before. In the last 10 years, Netflix stock received buying interest at this level 3 times and subsequently went on to generate 20.2% in average peak returns.
| Peak Return | Days to Peak Return | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2024 | 7.9% | 63 |
| 1/22/2025 | 11.0% | 23 |
| 4/9/2025 | 41.6% | 82 |
Yet, a support zone alone isn’t enough; rebounds are more likely when fundamentals, sentiment, and market conditions line up. How does that look for NFLX?
Rebound Likely Amid Strong Fundamentals & Ad Growth
Netflix’s Q4 2025 results exceeded revenue guidance, driven by membership growth and robust ad sales, with 2025 ad revenue surging 2.5x to $1.5B, projected to double in 2026. Recent price hikes demonstrate pricing power, backed by strong subscriber engagement. Analysts largely maintain “Buy” ratings, with average targets suggesting significant upside, despite Q1 2026 EPS guidance slightly below consensus and increased content spend pressuring early-year margins. The canceled Warner Bros. deal allows focused execution on core streaming and advertising growth, mitigating acquisition risk.
How Do NFLX Financials Look Right Now?
- Revenue Growth: 15.9% LTM and 12.7% last 3-year average.
- Cash Generation: Nearly 20.9% free cash flow margin and 29.5% operating margin LTM.
- Recent Revenue Shocks: The minimum annual revenue growth in the last 3 years for NFLX was 6.7%.
- Valuation: NFLX stock trades at a PE multiple of 35.9
| NFLX | S&P Median | |
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| Sector | Communication Services | – |
| Industry | Movies & Entertainment | – |
| PE Ratio | 35.9 | 23.6 |
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| LTM* Revenue Growth | 15.9% | 6.6% |
| 3Y Average Annual Revenue Growth | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Min Annual Revenue Growth Last 3Y | 6.7% | 0.4% |
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| LTM* Operating Margin | 29.5% | 18.7% |
| 3Y Average Operating Margin | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| LTM* Free Cash Flow Margin | 20.9% | 14.3% |
*LTM: Last Twelve Months | For more details on NFLX fundamentals, read Buy or Sell NFLX Stock.
And What If The Support Breaks?
Netflix isn’t immune to big drops, even with strong growth potential. It fell 56% in the Global Financial Crisis and nearly 76% during the Inflation Shock. The 2018 correction and Covid pandemic also brought double-digit hits, down 44% and 23% respectively. Solid fundamentals matter, but Netflix still takes a hit when the market turns sour.
But the risk is not limited to major market crashes. Stocks fall even when markets are in good shape – think events like earnings, business updates, outlook changes. Read NFLX Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has recovered from sharp dips in the past.
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