Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers TV series, documentaries, feature films, and games across various genres and languages. The company also provides members the ability to receive streaming content through a host of internet-connected devices, including TVs, digital video players, TV set-top boxes, and mobile devices. It has operations in approximately 190 countries. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.

Netflix, Inc.

Key Points
Netflix stock continues to dip, with an expensive pending acquisition weighing on shares.
AI-powered media dominance could be in the cards, eventually.
Netflix has slipped to an attractive valuation, worth buying into.
Quick, think about an artificial intelligence (AI) stock. What's the first name to pop into your mind? It probably wasn't streaming giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). But don't be fooled: AI is going to start changing the way we work, shop, and consume media.
Netflix may not be an obvious AI stock, but it is an AI company. Its algorithms gently push you to binge-watch the new show you love, and it will continue to evolve, looking for ways to commandeer your attention.
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Despite the market's AI craze, Netflix stock has dumped more than 35% since the summer. World-class companies don't go on sale often. Here is why investors may want to buy the dip before Netflix's potential monster run this year.
Acquisition drama is weighing the stock down
Netflix peaked over the summer, but the stock has only fallen further since the company announced it had struck an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Studios, HBO, and HBO Max from Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal still needs to go through regulators, but it would clearly be a massive swing for the company if it closes.
One of the market's primary concerns about the acquisition is its funding. Netflix was going to fund the deal with a mix of cash and stock, but had to revise it to an all-cash structure under pressure from a competitor, Paramount Skydance, which was hoping to convince Warner Bros. Discovery to back out.
The deal could add up to $59 billion to Netflix's balance sheet. Netflix, which currently has little debt, can afford it, but all that new debt would likely weigh on the company for a while and diminish its financial flexibility.
Why this dip is worth buying
The further into the future you look, the more you might like this deal for Netflix. The acquisition would add a vast amount of intellectual property to Netflix's portfolio, including the Harry Potter franchise, the DC Universe, Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, The Big Bang Theory, and much more.
Owning Warner Bros. gives Netflix an imposing footprint in television and film, and the HBO Max streaming service adds to Netflix's existing global base of 325 million subscribers. The cross-selling and other monetization opportunities seem endless, especially if Netflix follows the Walt Disney Company's playbook of reinventing key franchises multiple times with remakes and spinoffs.
It would probably take several years, perhaps longer, to pay down that debt. But once Netflix gets there, investors might have a massive cash cow on its hands, an AI-powered media giant with a global footprint that could grow for years as consumers continue to adopt streaming in emerging and established markets.
Netflix's decline has dropped the stock to a price-to-earnings ratio of 34, near its lowest valuation over the past three years. It could pay to buy the dip here, as Netflix could go on a monster run once the market gets some acquisition clarity and realizes just how bright Netflix's future is.
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This AI Stock Is Primed for a Monster Run in 2026

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Chicago, IL – January 29, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Johnson & Johnson JNJ, Netflix, Inc. NFLX, Arista Networks, Inc. ANET, Omega Flex, Inc. OFLX and AXIL Brands, Inc. AXIL.
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Top Stock Reports for Johnson & Johnson, Netflix and Arista Networks
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, Inc. and Arista Networks, Inc., as well as two micro-cap stocks Omega Flex, Inc. and AXIL Brands, Inc.The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.
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Johnson & Johnson’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Large Cap Pharmaceuticals industry over the past six months (+38.7% vs. +22.5%). The company beat Q4 estimates for earnings and sales. Despite Stelara LOE, its Innovative Medicine unit is showing a growth trend, driven by key products like Darzalex, Tremfya and Erleada and uptake of new launches, like Spravato, Carvykti and Tecvayli.
The MedTech segment showed improved operational growth across several key businesses like Cardiovascular and Surgery in the past three quarters. J&J expects sales growth in both segments to be higher in 2026. J&J has also rapidly advanced its pipeline in 2025 that will help drive growth through the back half of the decade.
However, the Stelara patent cliff, the impact of Part D redesign and MedTech China issues are key headwinds. The uncertainty around unresolved legal issues lingers.
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Shares of Netflix have underperformed the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry over the past six months (-27.4% vs. -13.1%). The company’s concerns persist around the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition facing regulatory hurdles and market skepticism. Elevated debt levels and content obligations pose leverage risks. While 2026 guidance projects revenue growth of 12-14%, intensifying competition from Disney and Amazon may pressure subscriber growth rates going forward.
Nevertheless, Netflix delivered solid Q4 2025 results with earnings beating estimates, revenue climbing 18% to $12.05 billion, and paid memberships surpassing 325 million. Advertising revenue grew over 2.5 times to $1.5 billion, positioning the company for projected doubling in 2026.
NFLX has set an ambitious target to double its revenues by 2030 and reach a $1 trillion market capitalization, supported by a diversified content strategy, including international programming, live events, and gaming initiatives.
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Arista Networks’ shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Software industry over the past six months (+26.1% vs. -9.7%). The company is benefiting from positive demand trends owing to its strong product portfolio, which is highly scalable, programmable and provides data-driven automation, analytics and support services.
Arista Networks’ advanced cloud native software, smart Wi-Fi solutions deliver intelligent application identification, automated troubleshooting and location services, efficiently supporting apps like Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. The growing demand for 200- and 400-gig high-performance switching products augurs well for long-term growth. Improved inventory management is a positive.
However, ANET faces stiff competition in cloud networking solutions, particularly in the 10-gigabit Ethernet and above. Rise in headcount, new product introduction costs, and higher variable compensation expenditures are straining margins. Its high customer concentration is a concern.
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Shares of Omega Flex have gained +3% over the past six months against the Zacks Steel - Pipe and Tube industry’s gain of +20.7%. This microcap company with market capitalization of $342.20 million maintains a debt-free balance sheet with $49.4 million in cash and strong liquidity. Dividend payouts of $1.02/share YTD reflect stable cash flows and a disciplined capital return policy.
Omega Flex’s patented product suite — TracPipe, CounterStrike and MediTrac — offers innovation and efficiency in gas piping, reinforcing its competitive edge. It is also well-positioned to benefit from long-term trends in infrastructure modernization and energy-efficient building standards.
However, a 2.2% revenue decline and 18% drop in operating profit YTD reflect pressures from softer residential construction, rising tariffs, and labor costs. Operating margins fell to 17.7%, and inventory buildup in MediTrac signals weak demand visibility. Its single-segment focus increases exposure to construction cycles, limiting downside protection. Shares are down 16% in the past year. Valuations are at five-year lows (EV/Sales: 2.93X).
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AXIL Brands’ shares have outperformed the Zacks Consumer Products - Staples industry over the past year (+26.5% vs. -7.4 %). This microcap company with market capitalization of $53.06 million is well-positioned to capture sustained demand in hearing enhancement and protection through a focused product lineup and a rapidly expanding retail footprint.
AXIL Brands’ shift from a predominantly direct-to-consumer model toward a diversified omni-channel strategy is improving scale, visibility, and customer reach. New product innovation and broader national retail distribution strengthen brand credibility and support long-term growth. Retail expansion is driving operating leverage, while disciplined cost management underpins consistent profitability.
A strong balance sheet and internally funded growth provide flexibility to support product development, marketing, and inventory needs without external financing. Meanwhile, the hair and skin care segment represents a longer-term growth opportunity, offering potential revenue diversification over time.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, Arista Networks, Omega and AXIL

Key Points
Netflix stock is getting hammered as investors remain wary over the company's pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Netflix's underlying business is demonstrating healthy growth all around.
Netflix stock is trading at a historically cheap valuation.
There may be no other company that has fallen out of favor with investors faster than Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). In 2025, shares rocketed higher by about 37% through the first six months of the year. Since the summer, however, Netflix stock has been on a downward spiral -- cratering by nearly 27%.
With shares trading at depressed price levels, is now a good opportunity to buy the dip in Netflix? Or, should investors stay on the sidelines and avoid a falling knife?
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Why is Netflix stock down?
As a services business, Netflix is vulnerable to macroeconomic themes like inflation and how that can impact consumer purchasing power. While the effects of inflation and tariffs continue to ripple through the economy, recent GDP growth suggests that consumer spending remains resilient and is holding up quite well -- all things considered.
The main drag on Netflix stock has nothing to do with the economy or even the current trajectory of the business. Rather, Netflix has been in a months-long contest with Paramount Skydance to acquire the film and television assets of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD).
Smart investors have been asking the following questions:
How long could the antitrust process take should Netflix and Warner Bros. come to an agreement?
How will Netflix finance the transaction?
How does the content catalog from Warner Bros. Discovery add strategic value to Netflix?
Here's the big picture: There are a lot of uncertainties that come with acquisitions. And if there's anything Wall Street dislikes, it's unpredictability.
Forget Warner Bros.: It's all about the business model
While the Warner Bros. acquisition now dominates the talking points surrounding Netflix, investors should not become distracted by the mechanics of this deal. Instead, focus on what you do know as opposed to what you don't know.
Here's what we know: The last five years have been transformational for Netflix. Of course, the stay-at-home theme during the COVID-19 pandemic became a subtle catalyst for the company. However, the profile below hints at something deeper -- Netflix's accelerating revenue complemented by an improving gross margin profile indicates that the company has been able to run an efficient business in a post-pandemic environment.
Another way of saying this is that there can be a stickiness factor when it comes to a discretionary service like Netflix. The company has been able to retain its customers thanks to smart capital allocation in the form of content refreshes -- constantly updating its library with new series.
Netflix's business model of recurring revenue combined with profitable subscriber economics has fueled a surge in earnings growth. In essence, Netflix has created a lucrative virtuous cycle featuring strong retention rates, low churn, and steady growth across both the top- and bottom-lines.
This reinforcement loop has provided Netflix with additional financial flexibility to pursue other growth avenues across advertising, immersive entertainment, and inorganic opportunities such as the Warner Bros. deal.
Is Netflix stock a buy under $90?
At first glance, Netflix's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 27 might not appear like a bargain.
However, Netflix is trading at a considerable discount to some less profitable streaming companies and entertainment conglomerates. In addition, Netflix is hovering near its cheapest level in five years based on forward earnings estimates.
While I suspect the stock will continue to exhibit some volatility so long as the Warner Bros. deal hangs in limbo, I think now is still a good opportunity to scoop up some shares of Netflix at a discount.
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Should You Buy the Dip in Netflix Stock?

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET), as well as two micro-cap stocks Omega Flex, Inc. (OFLX) and AXIL Brands, Inc. (AXIL). The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.
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Johnson & Johnson’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Large Cap Pharmaceuticals industry over the past six months (+38.7% vs. +22.5%). The company beat Q4 estimates for earnings and sales. Despite Stelara LOE, its Innovative Medicine unit is showing a growth trend, driven by key products like Darzalex, Tremfya and Erleada and uptake of new launches, like Spravato, Carvykti and Tecvayli.
The MedTech segment showed improved operational growth across several key businesses like Cardiovascular and Surgery in the past three quarters. J&J expects sales growth in both segments to be higher in 2026. J&J has also rapidly advanced its pipeline in 2025 that will help drive growth through the back half of the decade.
However, the Stelara patent cliff, the impact of Part D redesign and MedTech China issues are key headwinds. The uncertainty around unresolved legal issues lingers.
(You can read the full research report on Johnson & Johnson here >>>)
Shares of Netflix have underperformed the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry over the past six months (-27.4% vs. -13.1%). The company’s concerns persist around the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition facing regulatory hurdles and market skepticism. Elevated debt levels and content obligations pose leverage risks. While 2026 guidance projects revenue growth of 12-14%, intensifying competition from Disney and Amazon may pressure subscriber growth rates going forward.
Nevertheless, Netflix delivered solid Q4 2025 results with earnings beating estimates, revenue climbing 18% to $12.05 billion, and paid memberships surpassing 325 million. Advertising revenue grew over 2.5 times to $1.5 billion, positioning the company for projected doubling in 2026.
NFLX has set an ambitious target to double its revenues by 2030 and reach a $1 trillion market capitalization, supported by a diversified content strategy, including international programming, live events, and gaming initiatives.
(You can read the full research report on Netflix here >>>)
Arista Networks’ shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Software industry over the past six months (+26.1% vs. -9.7%). The company is benefiting from positive demand trends owing to its strong product portfolio, which is highly scalable, programmable and provides data-driven automation, analytics and support services.
Arista Networks’ advanced cloud native software, smart Wi-Fi solutions deliver intelligent application identification, automated troubleshooting and location services, efficiently supporting apps like Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. The growing demand for 200- and 400-gig high-performance switching products augurs well for long-term growth. Improved inventory management is a positive.
However, ANET faces stiff competition in cloud networking solutions, particularly in the 10-gigabit Ethernet and above. Rise in headcount, new product introduction costs, and higher variable compensation expenditures are straining margins. Its high customer concentration is a concern.
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Shares of Omega Flex have gained +3% over the past six months against the Zacks Steel - Pipe and Tube industry’s gain of +20.7%. This microcap company with market capitalization of $342.20 million maintains a debt-free balance sheet with $49.4 million in cash and strong liquidity. Dividend payouts of $1.02/share YTD reflect stable cash flows and a disciplined capital return policy.
Omega Flex’s patented product suite — TracPipe, CounterStrike and MediTrac — offers innovation and efficiency in gas piping, reinforcing its competitive edge. It is also well-positioned to benefit from long-term trends in infrastructure modernization and energy-efficient building standards.
However, a 2.2% revenue decline and 18% drop in operating profit YTD reflect pressures from softer residential construction, rising tariffs, and labor costs. Operating margins fell to 17.7%, and inventory buildup in MediTrac signals weak demand visibility. Its single-segment focus increases exposure to construction cycles, limiting downside protection. Shares are down 16% in the past year. Valuations are at five-year lows (EV/Sales: 2.93X).
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AXIL Brands’ shares have outperformed the Zacks Consumer Products - Staples industry over the past year (+26.5% vs. -7.4 %). This microcap company with market capitalization of $53.06 million is well-positioned to capture sustained demand in hearing enhancement and protection through a focused product lineup and a rapidly expanding retail footprint.
AXIL Brands’ shift from a predominantly direct-to-consumer model toward a diversified omni-channel strategy is improving scale, visibility, and customer reach. New product innovation and broader national retail distribution strengthen brand credibility and support long-term growth. Retail expansion is driving operating leverage, while disciplined cost management underpins consistent profitability.
A strong balance sheet and internally funded growth provide flexibility to support product development, marketing, and inventory needs without external financing. Meanwhile, the hair and skin care segment represents a longer-term growth opportunity, offering potential revenue diversification over time.
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Key Points
Sold 308,055 shares; estimated trade size $15.65 million (based on quarterly average price).
Quarter-end AIQ position value decreased by $15.21 million, reflecting both share sales and price movement.
Transaction equaled 1.34% of Stonebridge’s 13F reportable AUM.
Post-sale holding: 4,534 shares valued at $230,579.
AIQ stake fell from 1.36% to 0.02% of AUM, placing it outside the fund’s top five holdings.
On January 20, 2026, Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC disclosed in an SEC filing that it sold 308,055 shares of Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (NASDAQ:AIQ), with the estimated transaction value at $15.65 million based on quarterly average pricing.
What happened
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated January 20, 2026, Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC reported selling most of its shares of the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF. The value of the fund’s AIQ position decreased by $15.21 million over the period, reflecting both trading activity and stock price changes.
What else to know
Following the sale, AIQ represents 0.02% of Stonebridge's 13F AUM, down from 1.36% the previous quarter.
Top holdings after the filing:
NYSEMKT:DGRO: $54.72 million (4.7% of AUM)
NYSEMKT:SMMU: $53.65 million (4.6% of AUM)
NYSEMKT:CGCP: $44.87 million (3.8% of AUM)
NASDAQ:USTB: $38.72 million (3.3% of AUM)
NASDAQ:AAPL: $37.15 million (3.2% of AUM)
As of January 20, 2026, shares were priced at $50.94, up 29.09% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 17.75 percentage points.
ETF overview
AUM
0.02%
Price (as of market close 1/20/26)
$50.94
Dividend yield
0.18%
1-year total return
29.09%
ETF snapshot
Investment strategy focuses on tracking companies engaged in artificial intelligence and big data, aiming to replicate the performance of a specialized underlying index.
Portfolio is composed primarily of global equities involved in AI development, utilization, and supporting technologies, with at least 80% of assets allocated to index constituents.
Operates as a non-diversified ETF structure.
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF provides investors with targeted access to companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence and big data innovation.
What this transaction means for investors
The fact that Stonebridge Financial Group almost cashed out of the Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF is notable. In Q3, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) had been a top 20 holding in the fund.
Additionally, the fund has an implicit bias toward (ETFs). Hence, the fact that it holds substantial individual positions in Apple and Microsoft is notable implies a continuing belief in the tech sector.
Nonetheless, the fund also sold its entire stake in AMD. That may imply that it wants less direct exposure to artificial intelligence (AI).
That impulse seems to be confirmed by its other moves. None of its new positions were tech stocks, though it increased its stake in Netflix by 955% and its position in Oracle by 52%.
Hence, while Stonebridge Financial may be content to rely heavily on ETFs, it has become more selective about tech stocks, implying that it thinks the opportunities in that sector lie in specific names rather than tech or AI in general.
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Key Points
Netflix has underperformed the broader equities over the past six months.
However, it remains the dominant streamer, and its financials look strong.
Its pending acquisition could be more valuable than some investors believe.
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) performed well for most of 2025, but the company's shares dropped after it released its third-quarter earnings. It then announced a 10-for-1 stock split that helped it regain some of those losses, but recent developments, especially regarding its proposed blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, have weighed on the company.
The stock took another dive following its most recent quarterly update. It is now down by 27% over the past six months. Is Netflix worth buying on the dip? My view is that it is.
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Financial results were strong
For the fourth quarter, Netflix's revenue increased by 17.6% year over year to $12.1 billion. Its earnings per share climbed 30.2% year over year to $0.56, while Netflix's free cash flow rose 35.8% year over year to $1.9 billion. Netflix is still the king of streaming and now boasts over 325 million paid subscribers.
The company's results were strong overall, and even though it guided for slower top-line growth in the first quarter, the slate of new and returning content it is launching on its platform should give it plenty of momentum throughout the year as it attracts even more paid subscribers.
The acquisition could unlock value
Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. won't be cheap. The all-cash transaction would cost a hefty $82.7 billion. It would add significant debt to the company's balance sheet. Some investors and analysts are also worried about some drawbacks from lawmakers and regulators. All of these are important considerations.
However, Netflix's move here could be an important one for the company. With all the success the streaming giant has had, Warner Bros. boasts a deep library of popular characters and movie franchises. If you combine that with Netflix's ability to use data on viewer habits to create popular content -- from movies to TV shows -- the possibilities become attractive.
Netflix will likely juice Warner Bros. brands for all they are worth, launching sequels and spin-offs endlessly. This could strengthen engagement in its ecosystem while attracting significantly more viewers to the platform. So, even though the acquisition isn't without its risks, the upside is also massive.
There is plenty of growth potential
Even without this move, though, Netflix's future in the streaming niche remains bright. True, it has plenty of competition, which has significantly intensified since the turn of the decade or so. But thanks to its brand name and network effects -- and several changes it made to its business -- it has been able to remain the top player. As management points out, Netflix still commands less than 10% of TV viewing time even in its most advanced markets.
There is plenty of white space left for the company to exploit. And after the beating it took over the past six months, it is a great time to buy the stock.
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Apple’s AAPL first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, to be reported on Jan. 29, are expected to have benefited from strong iPhone 17 sales. The company expects iPhone sales to grow in double digits year over year in the to-be-reported quarter. The device accounted for 47.8% of net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, wherein sales increased 6.1% year over year to $49.03 billion.
iPhone sales have been benefiting from strong iPhone 17 sales as well as iPhone 16 shipments in Japan, India and Southeast Asia, per Counterpoint data. Apple led the smartphone market with 20% share in calendar 2025, and shipments increased 10% year over year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal first-quarter iPhone net sales is pegged at $78.03 billion, suggesting roughly 13% year-over-year growth.
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Services Growth to Ride on Apple TV+, Strong Install Base
The Services business is expected to have benefited from a growing installed base of devices as well as subscriber base of its offerings, including Apple TV+, Apple Pay, Apple Music and more. Apple’s streaming business, Apple TV+, is benefiting from a strong content portfolio despite stiff competition in the streaming space from the likes of Disney DIS, Netflix NFLX and Peacock.
Disney’s unparalleled IP portfolio spanning Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and classic animation provides sustainable competitive advantages and multiple revenue monetization opportunities across streaming. Netflix surpassed the 325 million paid memberships milestone during the fourth quarter of 2025. Netflix’s 2026 content strategy targets sustained membership growth through returning franchises like Bridgerton Season 4, One Piece Season 2 and The Night Agent Season 3, alongside new productions, including Pride & Prejudice and Greta Gerwig's Narnia.
Revenues from Apple TV+ are reported under Apple’s Services business, which accounted for 28.1% of fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 sales. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter fiscal 2026 Services is pegged at $30 billion, suggesting roughly 14% year-over-year growth.
Apple to Suffer From Modest Y/Y Mac Sales Growth
The PC segment climbed up in the fourth quarter of calendar 2025. Per IDC, Apple had a market share of 9.3%, down 90 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis. Shipment grew 0.2% year over year to 7.1 million. Per Gartner, Apple had a market share of 9.4%, down 30 bps year over year.
In terms of shipments, Apple trails Dell Technologies’ DELL, Lenovo’s and HP’s growth of 18.2%, 14.4% and 12.1%, respectively, per IDC data. Dell Technologies’ market share expanded 110 bps on a year-over-year basis. According to Gartner’s list, Lenovo was placed at the #1 spot with shipment growth of 14.3%, trailed by Apple’s 5.7%, HP’s 12.1% and Dell Technologies’ 18.2% growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal first-quarter Mac net sales is pegged at $9.07 billion, suggesting 0.9% year-over-year growth.
Apple’s iPad Sales to Increase Y/Y
iPad accounted for roughly 6.8% of fiscal first-quarter net sales. iPad revenues are expected to benefit from improving demand for the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro that Apple launched in the to-be-reported quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal first-quarter iPad net sales is pegged at $8.49 billion, suggesting a 5% year-over-year increase.
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Apple's Q1 Earnings: Strong iPhone 17 Shipment to Aid Top-Line Growth

Disney’s DIS franchise-driven strategy is increasingly transforming its revenue base into a more stable and diversified growth engine.
The company is no longer dependent on box office performance alone to drive growth. Instead, Disney is monetizing its intellectual property across streaming, consumer products and Experiences, creating a powerful cross-platform flywheel. Blockbuster titles, such as Lilo & Stitch and Predator: Badlands, generated strong theatrical results while also driving rapid adoption on Disney+ and robust merchandise sales. In the past two years, the company has produced four franchise hits that have each grossed over $1 billion, more than any other studio, highlighting the consistency in franchise output.
Looking ahead, Disney’s deep pipeline of well-established franchises strengthens revenue visibility. Upcoming releases, including Toy Story 5, Avengers: Doomsday, The Mandalorian and Grogu and Avatar: Fire and Ash, are expected to fuel not only theatrical revenues but also streaming engagement and park attractions. As more premium franchise content feeds into Disney’s direct-to-consumer platforms, recurring subscription revenues should further enhance predictability. The acquisition of rights to the Impossible Creatures book series also positions the company to build the next generation of storytelling franchises.
The Experiences division further extends the lifespan of these franchises. Theme park attractions, cruise offerings and global expansion have enabled Disney to monetize intellectual property for many years. Combined with growing international exposure, this strategy broadens both the audience base and the duration of revenue generation. The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects revenue growth of 6.7% for fiscal 2026 and 5% for fiscal 2027, indicating rising stability from franchise-led growth.
Disney Faces Rising Competition in the Franchise-Driven Race
The franchise landscape is growing more competitive, with Warner Bros. Discovery WBD and Netflix NFLX emerging as serious challengers to Disney’s IP strength.
Warner Bros. Discovery is positioning itself as a formidable franchise-driven rival to Disney by rebuilding its studios to box office leadership, relaunching DC with a cohesive long-term roadmap and tightly integrating hit films into HBO Max to drive engagement and profitability. WBD’s emphasis on quality over volume, disciplined IP monetization and rising streaming EBITDA has made WBD a more efficient, creator-led franchise engine that increasingly rivals Disney’s scale.
Netflix is challenging Disney’s franchise-led dominance by building scalable global IP through data-driven content creation, a massive reach of over 325 million paid memberships and strong fandom around originals like Stranger Things and Bridgerton. Unlike Disney’s legacy-centric model, Netflix excels at rapidly launching, localizing and monetizing franchises worldwide, supported by rising operating margins, fast-growing ad revenues and a highly efficient streaming-first ecosystem.
DIS’ Share Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Disney shares have fallen 7.8% over the past six months compared with the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the Zacks Media Conglomerates industry’s decline of 7.4% and 12.3%, respectively.
DIS’ Six-Month Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, DIS stock is currently trading at a forward 12-month price/earnings ratio of 16.22X compared with the industry’s 17.86X. DIS has a Value Score of B.
DIS’ Valuation
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According to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, Disney’s earnings are projected at $6.58 per share for fiscal 2026 and $7.31 for fiscal 2027. Estimates for fiscal 2026 are down by a couple of cents over the past 30 days, while fiscal 2027 projections have declined by 4 cents.
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Disney's Franchise Success Continues: Is Revenue Growth More Durable?

Netflix NFLX delivered a robust fourth-quarter 2025 performance that exceeded expectations across multiple financial metrics, yet the stock's recent weakness suggests investors may want to carefully evaluate their entry point before adding new positions. (Read More: Netflix Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates, Crosses 325M Subscribers)
The streaming giant reported revenues of $12.05 billion, representing an 18% year-over-year increase. The top line outpaced the consensus estimate in the fourth quarter. Earnings per share reached 56 cents, marking a 31% improvement from the prior-year period and surpassing analyst projections. The company crossed a significant milestone by surpassing 325 million paid memberships globally, approaching an audience of nearly 1 billion people worldwide.
Operating performance demonstrated substantial margin expansion as operating income climbed 30% year over year to $2.96 billion, while operating margin improved 2 percentage points to 24.5%. The company generated non-GAAP free cash flow of $1.87 billion during the quarter, up from $1.38 billion in the comparable period. These metrics underscore operational efficiency gains even as the company continues investing heavily in content production and technology infrastructure.
Netflix, Inc. Price and Consensus
Strong Financial Trajectory and Strategic Initiatives
Management provided encouraging guidance for 2026, projecting full-year revenues between $50.7 billion and $51.7 billion, implying growth of 12% to 14%, driven by membership expansion, pricing optimization, and accelerating advertising revenues. The company expects advertising revenues to roughly double in 2026 from 2025 levels, building on the more than 2.5-times growth achieved during 2025 to surpass $1.5 billion.
First-quarter 2026 revenues are anticipated at $12.16 billion, indicating 15.3% year-over-year growth. The operating margin target of 31.5% for 2026 represents a substantial 2-percentage-point expansion from the 29.5% achieved in 2025.
The advertising business continues maturing as the company deploys artificial intelligence tools to enhance campaign effectiveness. During 2025, Netflix began testing AI-powered solutions enabling advertisers to create custom advertisements based on its intellectual property, with plans to expand these capabilities throughout 2026. The platform also introduced automated workflows for ad concept development and utilized advanced AI models to streamline campaign planning processes, significantly accelerating time-to-market for advertising partners.
Content Expansion Through Strategic Partnerships
Netflix recently announced multiple content distribution partnerships that broaden its programming diversity. The company secured deals with Spotify and The Ringer, iHeartMedia, and Barstool Sports to bring more than 30 video podcasts to the platform starting in January 2026. These partnerships include popular programs spanning sports, culture, lifestyle, and true crime genres, featuring personalities like Bill Simmons, Chelsea Handler, and Karen Kilgariff. The video podcast strategy targets younger demographics while creating additional inventory for the growing advertising business.
The company's live programming strategy continues to generate outsized engagement relative to viewing hours. The Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua fight attracted a 33 million average minute audience, while NFL Christmas Day games drove significant subscriber acquisition. According to Nielsen data, Netflix's share of United States television time reached an all-time high of 9% in December 2025, up 0.5 percentage points year over year.
The 2026 content slate features more than 160 confirmed titles spanning scripted series, films, documentaries, and live programming. Major releases include Greta Gerwig's Narnia adaptation scheduled for December 2026, the Peaky Blinders film featuring Cillian Murphy's return as Tommy Shelby, and Enola Holmes 3 starring Millie Bobby Brown. The lineup includes high-profile films, such as Here Comes The Flood, Office Romance and 72 Hours starring Kevin Hart. Series highlights include the 2nd season of BEEF, Bridgerton S4, Avatar: The Last Airbender continuation, and the final seasons of Outer Banks and Queer Eye. Live programming expands with the MLB Field of Dreams game and Six Kings Slam tennis event.
Transformational Warner Bros. Acquisition
The company announced a definitive agreement in December 2025 to acquire Warner Bros., including film and television studios, HBO, and HBO Max, in a transaction valued at approximately $82.7 billion total enterprise value. The deal was subsequently amended to an all-cash structure at $27.75 per Warner Bros. Discovery share, with the transaction expected to close after the separation of Discovery Global in the third quarter of 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. This transformational acquisition would significantly expand production capacity, deepen the content library with franchises, including Harry Potter and DC Comics properties, and enhance theatrical distribution capabilities. The transaction faces regulatory scrutiny from the Department of Justice, which issued a 2nd information request in January 2026, though management expressed confidence in securing necessary approvals.
Valuation and Competitive Landscape Considerations
Netflix trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 26.88 times, representing a significant premium to the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry average of 24.51 times. NFLX carries a Value Score of C. This valuation multiple reflects investor optimism regarding the company's growth trajectory and margin expansion potential, though it also leaves limited room for execution missteps.
NFLX’s P/E F12M Ratio Depicts Stretched Valuation
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The stock has declined 26.8% over the past six months, underperforming major streaming competitors, including Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN and Disney DIS, the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 index. The relative underperformance creates potential entry opportunities for patient investors, though Amazon continues expanding Prime Video content investments, Disney maintains powerful franchises and parks integration, and Apple leverages its ecosystem advantages to bundle services. Each competitor presents distinct challenges that Netflix must navigate while executing its ambitious growth strategy and integrating potentially transformative Warner Bros. assets.
NFLX’s 6-Month Performance
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Conclusion
Netflix's solid fourth-quarter results and ambitious 2026 guidance demonstrate operational strength, yet the stock's recent underperformance and premium valuation warrant caution. The Warner Bros. acquisition introduces both transformational opportunity and regulatory risk. Investors may benefit from waiting for clearer regulatory visibility or a more attractive valuation entry point before initiating positions. NFLX currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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3 Reasons to Hold Netflix Stock Following Solid Q4 Earnings

Key Points
Both companies saw their revenue growth rates accelerate in their most recent quarters.
Netflix's advertising business more than doubled last year and is expected to roughly double again in 2026.
Alphabet's cloud computing business now represents 15% of its total revenue.
For investors looking for a good investment, one good filter is to think deeply about a business's durability. Is it a company likely to still be performing well 10 years from now? This helps rule out businesses that may be too risky for a portfolio in the first place. Two companies with durable traits that come to mind are Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX).
Both companies have dominant brands in their respective spaces.
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While Netflix's business is the more focused of the two, with most of its revenue coming from subscriptions to its streaming service, it also has an emerging advertising business. And, of course, its streaming service is made up of an exhaustive library of licensed content, but more notably, many popular original series and movies as well.
And though Alphabet generates the majority of its revenue from advertising, it also makes money from subscriptions across its platforms and a fast-growing cloud computing business.
But which of these two market leaders is the better buy?
Netflix: strong revenue growth and expanding operating margins
While Netflix isn't the sprawling technology company that Alphabet is, the company's streaming service does have global reach. The service is available in more than 190 countries and boasts over 325 million subscribers.
And despite its size, the company continues to grow rapidly. Revenue in Netflix's fourth quarter rose 17.6% year over year -- an acceleration from 17.2% in Q3 and even higher than the company's full-year growth rate of 16% in 2024.
But what's particularly compelling about Netflix's business is that it's still expanding its profit margin. After achieving an operating margin of 26.7% in 2024, Netflix's operating margin expanded to 29.5% in 2025. And management believes its operating margin can expand further to 31.5% in 2026.
Also worth noting: Netflix is increasingly benefiting from its still-small but fast-growing advertising business. In 2025, Netflix's advertising revenue more than doubled in size, growing to over $1.5 billion in revenue, or 3.3% of its total revenue -- and management expects this business to "roughly double" this year.
Alphabet: advertising, cloud computing, and more
Alphabet's business is similarly growing fast, with revenue rising 16% year over year in Q3. But it's more diversified -- and it has a rapidly growing cloud computing business that already represents a meaningful portion of revenue.
The company's Google Services business, which is its largest segment, includes a diversified mix of subsegments, with "Google search and other" being the biggest. Other contributors to the segment include YouTube ads, Google Network revenue, and revenue from subscriptions, platforms, and devices. Alphabet's third-quarter Google Services revenue rose 14% year over year.
But the company's Google Cloud segment, or its cloud computing business, rose 34% year over year in Q3, accounting for about 15% of revenue. Impressively, the segment's operating income soared 85% year over year to $3.6 billion.
Which growth stock is the better buy?
So, which of the two stocks is a better buy? To me, Alphabet looks like the clear winner when comparing the two.
Sure, on valuation, the two stocks look about the same. Alphabet and Netflix's price-to-earnings ratios are 33 and 34, respectively, as of this writing. But Alphabet's business is more diversified, with broad-based double-digit growth across almost every major segment. In addition, its cloud business is growing much faster than its overall business and boasts a rapidly expanding operating margin.
Netflix does have a fast-growing ads business, but it's still small relative to its overall revenue. Still, it's a notable catalyst. Further, the company's expanding operating margin is a reason to be upbeat about Netflix stock.
But unlike Alphabet, Netflix has a pending massive acquisition of some of Warner Bros. Discovery's (NASDAQ: WBD) assets, specifically its namesake Warner Bros. film and television studios, including HBO Max and HBO. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions, is valued at $82.7 billion -- about 23% of Netflix's total market capitalization as of this writing. While an acquisition like this obviously presents opportunities, it also carries with it significant risks.
Overall, Alphabet looks like a better buy given its more diversified business and the absence of a pending risky acquisition.
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