Netflix Down 47% — Is It The Next Blockbuster? My 2029 Price Target

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The analysis presents three scenarios for Netflix (NFLX) in 2029: Bull, Base, and Bear. The current stock price is $70.53. In the Bull case, the target price is $194.50, suggesting an upside of +175% driven by high growth and strong execution. The Base case targets $123.50 (+74% upside) with steady growth and balanced execution. The Bear case targets $67.50 (-5% downside) due to headwinds and margin pressure. The probability-weighted target is $123.50. The analysis highlights Netflix's strong revenue growth (13.4% YoY) and net profit margins (27%), ranking it high among peers for margin and growth. However, historical sell-offs are noted, linked to business model questions and content spending/cash flow issues. The company is also compared against competitors like Spotify, Amazon, Tencent Music, and Alphabet based on paid subscribers and ARPU. Netflix maintains industry-best retention with a low monthly churn rate of -2.0% and annualized subscriber retention of -78.5%. Despite concerns about competition and rising interest rates, the analysis suggests Netflix's ability to maintain its subscriber base and operational leverage position it for potential future growth, although the multiples are high. The price to free cash flow multiple is 25.6x, with a target of $194.50 in the bull case.

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