Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $440 Calls Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 12 vs 7 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $440 Calls Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 12 @ $632.463 vs 7 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1040.82

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $460 Calls Sweep (9) near the Bid: 40 vs 1 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $460 Calls Sweep (9) near the Bid: 40 @ $614.878 vs 1 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1041.25

Netflix Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $890 Puts Sweep (16) near the Bid: 100 vs 48 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $890 Puts Sweep (16) near the Bid: 100 @ $94.151 vs 48 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1035.87

Netflix Option Alert: Apr 17 $1050 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 169 vs 1381 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Apr 17 $1050 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 169 @ $53.45 vs 1381 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1040.935

Netflix Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $1000 Puts at the Bid: 65 vs 122 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $1000 Puts at the Bid: 65 @ $92.4 vs 122 OI; Ref=$1058.335

Netflix Option Alert: Feb 28 $970 Calls at the Bid: 100 vs 324 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Feb 28 $970 Calls at the Bid: 100 @ $68.0 vs 324 OI; Ref=$1034.125

Netflix Option Alert: Apr 17 $1010 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 350 vs 1365 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Apr 17 $1010 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 350 @ $70.0 vs 1365 OI; Ref=$1033.2331

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Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Netflix. Our analysis of options history for Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) revealed 38 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 21% of traders were bullish, while 60% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 10 were puts, with a value of $1,665,690, and 28 were calls, valued at $1,371,400.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $600.0 to $1200.0 for Netflix during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Netflix's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Netflix's whale activity within a strike price range from $600.0 to $1200.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Netflix 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743174054_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$780.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td align="right">183</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$86.0</td>
<td>$84.75</td>
<td>$86.0</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$240.8K</td>
<td align="right">643</td>
<td>53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$52.55</td>
<td>$50.7</td>
<td>$51.57</td>
<td>$970.00</td>
<td>$108.3K</td>
<td align="right">398</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$71.35</td>
<td>$65.35</td>
<td>$69.65</td>
<td>$945.00</td>
<td>$97.5K</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$47.7</td>
<td>$47.7</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$95.4K</td>
<td align="right">215</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
In light of the recent options history for Netflix, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Netflix</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 936,438, the price of NFLX is down -2.33% at $953.97. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 20 days.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on Netflix</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1100.0.
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Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management picked Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), saying the stock is close to its 52-week high.
Supporting his view, MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson, on March 17, upgraded Netflix from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $850 to $1100.
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More media companies and legacy linear network owners are launching streaming platforms, adding to the market more options for consumers than ever, which could mean a high monthly bill when it comes<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming"> to streaming costs.</a>
A new survey finds that consumers are tired of spending so much and could consider canceling plans as more plan prices going up.
What Happened: As Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) pushes to add more subscribers to its already record increase in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43114866/netflix-q4-earnings-record-subscribers-nfl-squid-game-push-past-highest-expectations">the fourth quarter</a>, the company could face pressure from consumers considering lowering the amount they're spending on streaming platforms monthly.
A new Deloitte report says consumers spend an average of $69 per month on streaming, up 13% year-over-year from the same report last year. Consumers subscribe to an average of four streaming platforms each month, as reported by Variety.
The bad news for streamers is that 47% of consumers surveyed said they pay too much for the streaming platforms they have. Forty-one percent said that the content on streaming platforms isn't worth the price, up five percentage points from 36% in last year's report.
The survey found that cable or satellite TV customers spend $125 per month, more than streaming customers.
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Why It's Important: Streaming platforms could face pressure to keep customers as more platforms launch and as consumers look to cut costs.
The survey found that 60% of consumers said they would cancel their service if their favorite streamer raised prices by $5 per month.
More than half of consumers who subscribe to streaming platforms (54%) said they have at least one ad-supported tier, which could be to cut costs. This was up from 46% with at least one ad-supported tier last year.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>695</td>
<td>663</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>553</td>
<td>287</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SATS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $630.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 1449 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7088 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 87 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 38 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 5485 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1987 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $980.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $772.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1297 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $379.0 per contract. There were 695 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 663 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 297 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 9574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 661 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $6250.0 per contract. There were 553 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 287 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 1882 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 213 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CCOI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCOI#NASDAQ">CCOI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 115 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 162 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SATS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 52 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 73 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 73 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RDDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 450 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $3018.0 per contract. There were 12 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
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 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Technology companies using a subscription-based business model are more likely to weather economic uncertainty amid the ongoing big-tech selloff, according to CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer. The charts of both Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) showcase a bullish trend based on the <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
What Happened: Chartist Bob Lang&#8216;s analysis, reviewed by Cramer, indicates positive outlooks for Spotify and Netflix, with potential for Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>). Cramer highlights their subscription models&#8217; resilience amidst macroeconomic uncertainty.
"If I were to do this, I would buy common stock Spotify, I would buy common stock Netflix, and I would buy calls on Roku – that way I cut off my downside," said Cramer on his Mad Money <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/24/jim-cramer-chart-shows-how-netflix-spotify-can-weather-uncertainty.html">show</a> on Monday.
Why It Matters: Here&#8217;s an analysis of Netflix and Spotify&#8217;s daily charts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Netflix</h3>
Netflix was higher by 9.62% on a year-to-date basis, outperforming many tech peers, highlighted Cramer. He says that its daily charts reveal a recent rebound with high volume and the MACD exhibits a bullish crossover, a significant positive signal.
According to the data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>, NFLX&#8217;s share price of $971.99 apiece as of Monday&#8217;s close was trading above its short and long-term trading averages, whereas its relative strength index of 54 was in the neutral zone.
However, the momentum indicator MACD indicates that the stock is in a bearish trend as the score of its MACD line was -2.52, showing that its 12-period exponential moving average is below the 26-period EMA.
However, the histogram has a positive number of 6.14, meaning that the MACD line is rising and getting closer to the signal line. This is a bullish sign within a bearish trend. It shows that the bearish momentum is decreasing.
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Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings indicate robust price trends across short, medium, and long-term periods. Momentum is exceptionally strong, ranking in the 93.35th percentile, and growth, based on historical earnings and revenue, is also solid at the 70.04th percentile. Further valuation and fundamental <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/NFLX">details are available here</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spotify</h3>
Cramer said that Spotify, which has gained 32.09% in 2025 is benefiting from the growing popularity of music streaming. He also highlighted that its MACD is positive with a sticky business model.
SPOT&#8217;s share price was also above its eight-, 20-, 50- and 200-day daily moving averages, signaling a bullish trend. Its RSI stood at a neutral value of 57.19.
Similarly, its MACD indicator showcased a bullish trend as the MACD line was positive at 4.48, indicating that its 12-period EMA was above the 26-period EMA.
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Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings for Spotify also show a strong price trend in the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was sturdy at 97.23th percentile. However, its other rankings were at concerning levels, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/SPOT">click here to learn more about them</a>.
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Price Action: NFLX was below the flatline by 0.047% in premarket trading on Tuesday, whereas SPOT was down 0.12%.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.10% to $574.62, while the QQQ advanced 0.043% to $490.87, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Netflix, Spotify Can Weather Economic Uncertainty Because Of Subscription-Based Models, Says Jim Cramer: Here's What Their Charts Indicate

J.P. Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth reiterated an Overweight rating on Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $1,150.</a>
The analyst writes that the company&#8217;s shares are outperforming the SPX, thanks to 2025 revenue growth outlook of 12% to 14% (reported) and 14% to 17% (FX-neutral), strong content slate, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43114866" rel="noreferrer noopener">leadership position in the streaming platform</a>.
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Anmuth previously noted that Netflix is well-positioned to withstand macroeconomic challenges on strong user engagement (around two hours per household per day) along with its affordability and high entertainment value.
He also emphasized that the low-cost ad-supported tier ($7.99/month in the U.S.) enhances accessibility, making the service appealing to a broad audience.
The analyst says that with Netflix no longer reporting subscriber figures, market attention is expected to shift toward revenue growth, with projections appearing reasonable ahead of first-quarter earnings in April.
Anmuth projects revenue expansion in 2025 on high engagement, organic subscriber gains, and ARM lift following recent price adjustments in the U.S. and U.K., which could generate over $2 billion in additional annual revenue.
Furthermore, the weaker U.S. dollar since fourth-quarter earnings may contribute around ~140bps to revenue, with ~75%-80% expected to benefit operating income, adds the analyst.
Also, the analyst expects the street to focus on Netflix's advertising sector, as Netflix Ads Suite is set to launch in the U.S. in April.
Additionally, the analyst anticipates an updated disclosure on ad-tier monthly active users (MAUs), likely exceeding 100 million, along with the expansion of first-party ad technology into international markets and confirmation of a second NFL Christmas Day game this year.
Going forward, Anmuth estimates Ad Tier subs to be 60 million+ by the end of 2025 and Advertising revenue (ex-subscription) to be $3.2 billion in 2025 (vs. $1.4 billion in 2024).
Also, the analyst remains optimistic about Netflix's 2025 content lineup, highlighting key releases such as The Residence, Harlan Coben's Caught, Devil May Cry, The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox, Black Mirror Season 7, and You Season 5.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;T-Rex 2X Long NFLX Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLU#BATS">NFLU</a>) and First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>).
Price Action: NFLX shares are up 0.83% at $968.28 at the last check Monday.
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Streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is launching a new reality competition set in the familiar world of Willy Wonka. The company continues to bet on reality series to attract new subscribers and keep its large base <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39213738/netflix-reality-show-games-and-chill-streaming-giant-sees-success-from-interactive-games-ba">of existing subscribers.</a>
What Happened: In a move that could follow the success Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) had with "Beast Games"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42657482/mrbeast-dominates-prime-video-how-youtuber-could-help-amazon-boost-streaming-presence"> from content creator</a> MrBeast, Netflix is launching a reality competition in the spirit of the literary classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
Netflix is currently <a href="https://us.castitreach.com/ag/realcasting/thegoldenticketcasting/welcome.html">casting </a>U.S. residents aged 18 or older in a competition called "Wonka: The Golden Ticket."
"For the first time ever, the doors of Wonka's Chocolate Factory are opening for you," Netflix <a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-golden-ticket-season-1-release-date-news">said </a>in an announcement.
The series says people are "invited to a competition beyond imagination" as the signature "Pure Imagination" song from the Willy Wonka movies plays in the trailer's background.
Netflix said players who get the "golden ticket" to be in the competition will have to adapt and strategize in the "high-stakes social experiment" as their ticket will take them only so far.
Players will compete in games, tests and temptations throughout the series. The series announcement promises a huge prize for the winner of the series, which will take place in an immersive factory.
Netflix said a premiere date for the reality competition will be announced later.
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Why It's Important: Netflix continues to add more original content to its streaming library, which includes added efforts for live sports and reality competitions in recent years.
"We are thrilled to bring the magic of The Chocolate Factory to life like never before," Netflix Vice President of Unscripted Jeff Gaspin said. "This one-of-a-kind reality competition blends adventure, strategy, and social dynamics, creating an experience that is as captivating as it is unpredictable."
Gaspin said the lucky few participants in the competition "won't just have to imagine the experience – they'll get to step inside the factory."
The reality series could attempt to mirror the success of Beast Games, which saw MrBeast offer huge prizes for contestants in competitions, group decisions, and more social experiments. MrBeast previously released a Willy Wonka-themed video that featured competitions and has over 335 million views on YouTube.
Willy Wonka comes with huge brand recognition thanks to several big screen movie adaptations of the literary character including the recent 2023 Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) motion picture "Wonka," which starred Timothee Chalamet in the title role.
"Wonka" grossed $218.4 million domestically and $634.5 million worldwide.
Netflix acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021, one of its largest acquisitions to date. The acquisition gives the company additional rights to several books and IP based on Roald Dahl characters. Dahl is the author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
The streaming company has released "Matilda the Musical" and "The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar" in recent years, which are based off of Dahl characters. Netflix will also release the animated movie "The Twits" later this year, based on a 1980 book from Dahl.
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Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 24.1% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 35.09%. Currently, Netflix has a market capitalization of $411.03 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NFLX: If an investor had bought $1000 of NFLX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $90,528.93 today based on a price of $960.90 for NFLX at the time of writing.
<h3>Netflix's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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The streaming service of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Apple TV+, is reportedly incurring annual losses exceeding $1 billion.
What Happened: Since its 2019 launch, Apple has been allocating over $5 billion annually to content for Apple TV+. However, this budget was cut by around $500 million last year. However, the losses are crossing $1 billion a year, the Information revealed on Thursday. 
Despite its original shows like &#8220;Ted Lasso&#8221; and &#8220;The Morning Show&#8221;, Apple TV+ has found it challenging to rival industry leaders such as Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Disney Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Disney+ and Amazon.com&#8216;s Prime Video (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in subscriber numbers.
Recent data indicates that Netflix leads with 301.63 million subscribers, followed by Disney+ with 124.6 million, and Warner Bros Discovery with 116.9 million. A Visible Alpha poll estimates that Apple TV+ will have reached 40.4 million subscribers by the end of 2024.
Despite these losses, Apple TV+ productions have received over 2,500 nominations and 538 wins, as announced by CEO Tim Cook in a post-earnings call in January. Amid escalating competition in the streaming industry, Apple TV+ is included in a Comcast (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) package that includes the service along with Peacock and Netflix for $15 per month.
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Why It Matters: Apple's streaming business falls under its Services segment, which also encompasses Apple Music, the App Store, and other ventures. For the fourth quarter, the Services segment generated $26.3 billion in revenue, reflecting a 14% year-over-year increase. Reportedly, Apple TV+ is the only segment of Apple&#8217;s services business that remains unprofitable. According to Arstechnica, limited viewership and small marketing efforts for Apple TV+ are some of the reasons behind these annual losses. 
Notably, the Information reveals that the original concept of Apple TV+ was not focused on gaining the highest number of streaming subscribers but rather on strengthening users&#8217; connection to the iPhone and the broader Apple ecosystem. Moreover, an Apple TV+ employee told the publication that the streaming service is projected to incur losses ranging from $15 billion to $20 billion within its first decade since launching in 2019.
That being said, Apple has been making strategic moves to boost its subscriber base and expand its ecosystem. In February, Apple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43885302/apple-expands-apple-tv-to-android-eyes-subscription-growth-and-ecosystem-expansion-analyst-says">expanded its Apple TV+ </a>app to Android mobile devices, aiming to increase subscription growth.
Furthermore, Apple&#8217;s services chief Eddy Cue, during a panel at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, highlighted Apple TV+&#8217;s selective content strategy and wants to focus on it. He <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/03/44212936/eddy-cue-praises-severance-for-breaking-through-the-noise-globally-says-apple-tv-isnt-going-to-throw-20-shows-on-the-wall-hoping-one-will-stick">praised the global success</a> of &#8220;Severance,&#8221; considering it one of the most culturally impactful shows of recent years.
Apple Stock lost 12.20% year-to-date stock as it grapples with broader market challenges.
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Apple TV+ Bleeding Over $1 Billion Yearly As Streaming War Heats Up: Report

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has launched many video games over the years. It has its first MMO coming soon, adding to the company&#8217;s library of games based <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39213738/netflix-reality-show-games-and-chill-streaming-giant-sees-success-from-interactive-games-ba">on its own series </a>and external characters.
What Happened: Netflix recently announced it will launch Spirit Crossing, adding to its lineup of content and exclusives for subscribers<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/11/41821069/netflix-stock-hits-all-time-highs-company-confirms-stranger-things-season-5-for-2025"> later this year.</a>
"Prepare to adventure into a joyful world with Spirit Crossing, a massively cooperative life sim designed to encourage friendship and make the world feel a little less lonely," the company <a href="https://about.netflix.com/en/news/spry-foxs-spirit-crossing-comes-to-netflix-later-this-year">said </a>of the new game.
The game comes from Spry Fox, which Netflix acquired in 2022. The studio has previously released games like Triple Town, Alphabear and Cozy Grove.
Netflix says Spirit Crossing will be the biggest game ever released by Spry Fox.
An MMO, which stands for massively multiplayer online, is an online video game that allows gamers to take part in the same virtual world. Netflix said players will be encouraged to work together with other players to build and decorate their homes and villages, explore the wilderness, follow friends and make new friends to gather resources together.
Interested gamers can<a href="https://playspiritcrossing.com/"> sign up</a> for a closed alpha of the game ahead of its full release.
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 Why It's Important: Netflix has launched games for years and acquired several gaming companies. This could mark one of the streaming company's most ambitious projects in the gaming space to date.
The launch of an MMO game might keep players interested for longer if done correctly and could provide valuable minutes in game for Netflix's engagement statistics as players customize their world and adventure together.
Cozy games — which are non-violent, emphasizing relaxation — have grown in popularity and Netflix entered the market with a launch from a company that had success in the space. While this game won&#8217;t get as many headlines as its game based on &#8220;Squid Game,&#8221; this could be a storyline to watch for the streamer in 2025.
Since this game isn&#8217;t based on existing Netflix property, the streaming giant has the opportunity to go in reverse order and launch future shows and movies if the game is successful and could also launch consumer products and licensed goods around the game.
Along with announcing Spirit Crossing, Netflix also announced several other upcoming games.
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Shares of technology companies are trading higher in sympathy with overall market sentiment after the Fed policy decision to keep rates unchanged.

Stocks were little moved during midday Monday trading in New York, as a mixed retail sales report failed to generate a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">bullish response from investors.</a>
Retail sales rose 0.2% month-over-month in February, rebounding from a concerning 1.2% decline in January but falling short of the 0.6% forecast. Yet, when excluding volatile categories, the picture looked slightly brighter.
The control group measure — which strips out sales from auto dealers, building materials, gas stations, office supply stores, mobile home dealers and tobacco retailers — rose 1% in February, fully offsetting January's 1% decline and significantly surpassing the expected 0.2% increase.
Despite this, concerns over a broader economic slowdown remain, with traders now looking ahead to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech on Wednesday for reassurance that the U.S. economy is not headed for a recession.
Major indices remained broadly flat, though small caps outperformed. Energy led sector gains, while consumer discretionary lagged.
In currency markets, the U.S. dollar index softened 0.3%, heading towards six-month lows. Gold continued to edge higher, hovering around the symbolic all-time high of $3,000 per ounce level.
Oil prices rebounded 0.8%, as crude rallied following President Donald Trump's vow to strike the Houthis in the Red Sea. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) climbed 1.4%, recovering some ground after a 2% drop on Sunday.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,059.31</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,698.02</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,649.40</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,690.47</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.2% up to $564.16.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $417.56.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.1% to $479.08.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.7%. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 0.6%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Shares of NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) dropped 2.6% on Monday, as investors braced for the company&#8217;s highly anticipated GTC AI conference, set to begin later in the day.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) surged 3.6% after Moffett Nathanson upgraded its rating from &#8220;Neutral&#8221; to &#8220;Buy&#8221; and raised the stock's price target by $250 to $1,100.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) tumbled 6% decline, giving back some of the gains from Friday </li>
<li>Chipmaker Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) jumped 7.6% after a Reuters report indicated incoming CEO Lip-Bu Tan may streamline operations by reducing middle management layers, optimizing chip production and launching new AI-focused semiconductors.</li>
<li>Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) climbed 7.5% following the unveiling of Ernie X1, its latest artificial intelligence model. Baidu asserts that Ernie X1 delivers performance levels comparable to rival DeepSeek's AI but at only half the cost. </li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) gained 4.4%, reaching $20.04, after JPMorgan upgraded the cruise operator&#8217;s stock to &#8220;Overweight&#8221; from &#8220;Neutral.&#8221;</li>
<li>In contrast, Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) tumbled 10% after Swedish fintech Klarna announced it would become the exclusive Buy Now, Pay Later provider for Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). Previously, Affirm held that exclusive partnership.</li>
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Baird analyst David Koning upgraded Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and maintained the price target of $390. Accenture shares closed at $318.82 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>DA Davidson analyst Lucky Schreiner upgraded the rating for monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>) from Neutral to Buy and maintained the price target of $350. Monday.Com shares closed at $255.87 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MNDY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson upgraded Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $850 to $1,100. Netflix shares closed at $918.00 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Bhavan Suri upgraded the rating for DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform. DocuSign shares closed at $85.76 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOCU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai upgraded Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $163 to $190. Sprouts Farmers Market shares closed at $136.75 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SFM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Netflix shares are trading higher after MoffettNathanson upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $850 to $1,100.

MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson upgrades Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $850 to $1100.

MoffettNathanson Upgrades Netflix to Buy, Raises Price Target to $1100

Netflix Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) new high-budget film &#8220;The Electric State&#8221; has received a tepid response from critics, despite the streaming service reportedly investing hundreds of millions in its production.
What Happened: The sci-fi movie, which premiered on Friday, has garnered a score of a mere 17% from 69 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie features Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and is directed by the Russo brothers, who are renowned for their contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Estimates indicate that the film&#8217;s budget could have reached $320 million, positioning it among the most costly movies ever produced. 
This figure significantly surpasses the combined budgets of the 10 most recent Oscar winners for best picture, which collectively amount to less than $230 million, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-electric-state-netflix-budget-critics-reviews-2025-3">report</a>I Insider.
The Russo brothers have previously achieved success with high-budget films, including&nbsp;&#8220;Captain America: The Winter Soldier,&#8221;&nbsp;which grossed $714 million worldwide&nbsp;on a reported $170 million&nbsp;budget.
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 However, their recent endeavors&nbsp;outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly on streaming platforms, have not been as fruitful.
&#8220;The Electric State&#8221; is an adaptation of Simon Stålenhag&#8217;s 2018 illustrated novel of the same title, but critics have labeled the film as &#8220;derivative&#8221; and &#8220;soulless,&#8221; with &#8220;mind-numbingly repetitive&#8221; action sequences.
Netflix and the Russo brothers&nbsp;have not yet issued any comments in response to these critiques.
Why It Matters: The lukewarm reception of &#8220;The Electric State&#8221; raises questions about the sustainability of high-budget productions for streaming services. Despite the massive investment, the film&#8217;s poor critical response could impact its viewership and return on investment. 
This could potentially influence Netflix&#8217;s future decisions regarding the allocation of its budget for film productions. 
The Russo brothers&#8217; recent lackluster performances&nbsp;outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe&nbsp;also suggest a need for a strategic reassessment of their projects.
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