Netflix Shares Defy Market Rebound Amid Earnings Anticipation
Netflix (NFLX) shares have dipped 4.5% this week despite a broader tech rally, marking a puzzling divergence from its 39% year-to-date surge. The streaming giant's stock remains one of the S&P 500's top performers with nearly 100% annual growth, though its lofty 45x forward P/E ratio now draws scrutiny.
Evercore ISI analysts maintain bullish conviction, citing Netflix's consistent earnings beats and growing ad-tier adoption. "NFLX has a very consistent recent track record of exceeding its revenue and operating income guidance," notes analyst Mark Mahaney. The current pullback appears driven by profit-taking ahead of next week's earnings report rather than fundamental deterioration.