NETFLIX INC(NFLX)Stock Analysis
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NFLX Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for NETFLIX INC (NFLX), a Communication Services sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores NFLX at 86.7/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #7 of 2,879 stocks — the top 1% of the AI-ranked universe. NFLX scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (98.1), revenue scale (96.9), profitability (92.2). Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), NETFLIX INC reports quarterly revenue of $12.2B, net income of $5.3B, free cash flow of $5.1B. Top institutional holders of NFLX by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, FMR, based on the most recent SEC filings. NFLX trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1065280. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate NFLX daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for NETFLIX INC directly from SEC EDGAR. NETFLIX INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 65 and 87 since 2021, currently 86.7 — an improving long-term trajectory across 28 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving NFLX's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
✓ 29/29 datapoints verifiedAI-extracted from NETFLIX INC's 10-Q filed 2026-04-17 — Q1 FY2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Netflix Q1 revenue rose 16% to $12.2B on membership and pricing growth; net income surged 83% to $5.3B, primarily due to $2.8B WBD termination fee.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $12.2B+16% YoY
Growth in memberships, price increases, and advertising revenue
Growth in memberships, price increases, and advertising revenue
Growth in memberships, price increases, and advertising revenue
Growth in memberships, price increases, and advertising revenue
Largest Expense Items
$395M increase in content amortization relating to existing and new content
$88M increase in third-party expenses for legal fees and WBD transaction costs; $79M increase in personnel-related costs
$113M increase in marketing expenses and $48M increase in personnel costs for advertising sales headcount growth
$105M increase in personnel-related costs for technology improvements and infrastructure
Margins: Operating margin expanded 60 basis points to 32.3%, driven by revenue growth outpacing cost of revenues growth, though offset by faster increases in operating expenses. The filing notes margin expansion was primarily powered by strong revenue growth on a controlled cost-of-revenues basis.
Watch Items from the Filing
- Content obligations of $24.1B remain significant, with $18.5B not yet recognized on balance sheet; $1B-$4B expected over next 3 years for unknown future titles.
- International revenues represent 58% of revenue; constant currency impact was $541M negative in Q1; foreign exchange headwinds could impact reported results.
- WBD acquisition terminated February 27, 2026; $2.8B termination fee received masks underlying business performance; excludes this one-time benefit, net income grew modestly.
- Debt of $14.4B outstanding; approximately $1.7B due in next 12 months; company has $3B revolving facility and $3B commercial paper program unused.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$12.2B
Net Income
Q1 2026
$5.3B
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$5.1B
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
0.46
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+15.9% YoYNet Income
+26.1% YoYOperating Income
+27.9% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+1177.8% YoYTotal Assets
+3.7% YoYTotal Debt
-7.2% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+37.9% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $45.18B +15.9% | $39.00B +15.6% | $33.72B +13.6% | $29.70B +18.8% | $25.00B +24.0% | $20.16B |
| Net Income | $10.98B +26.1% | $8.71B +61.1% | $5.41B +5.7% | $5.12B +85.3% | $2.76B +47.9% | $1.87B |
| Operating Income | $13.33B +27.9% | $10.42B +49.8% | $6.95B +12.3% | $6.19B +35.1% | $4.59B +76.1% | $2.60B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.53 +1177.8% | $0.20 +65.0% | $0.12 -89.3% | $1.12 +84.9% | $0.61 +47.2% | $0.41 |
| Total Assets | $55.60B +3.7% | $53.63B +10.1% | $48.73B +9.3% | $44.58B +13.5% | $39.28B +15.6% | $33.98B |
| Total Debt | $14.46B -7.2% | $15.58B +7.1% | $14.54B -5.5% | $15.39B -31.1% | $22.36B +7.9% | $20.72B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $10.15B +37.9% | $7.36B +1.2% | $7.27B +1752.8% | $392.6M -83.8% | $2.43B +184.1% | $-2.89B |
AI Insight: NFLX Financial Trends
Netflix delivered exceptional Q1 2026 profitability with net income surging to $5,283M and operating cash flow reaching $5,290M, while revenue growth and leverage remain healthy.
• Net income jumped 119% YoY to $5,283M in Q1 2026, highest in dataset. Operating margin expanded to 32.3% from 31.8% in Q1 2025.
• Operating cash flow surged to $5,290M in Q1 2026 from $2,789M in Q1 2025, a 90% increase. Revenue grew 16% YoY to $12,250M.
• Total debt declined to $14,361M from $15,017M in Q1 2025, while equity strengthened to $31,126M. Leverage ratio improved to 0.46x.
⚠ Net income volatility evident: Q4 2025 dipped to $2,419M. Monitor quarterly sustainability of Q1 2026's exceptional earnings.
⚠ Operating margin peaked at 32.3% in Q1 2026 but showed sequential decline from prior quarter peaks. Watch for seasonal normalization.
AI Insight: NFLX Ratio Trends
Netflix's Q1 2026 profitability metrics surge sharply—net margin hits 43.1%, ROE 67.9%—while leverage drops to 19-month lows.
• Net profit margin jumped to 43.1% in Q1 2026 from 20.1% in Q4 2025; operating margin rebounded to 32.3%.
• ROIC expanded 600 bps quarter-over-quarter to 34.8% in Q1 2026; ROE climbed 1,550 bps to 67.9%.
• Debt-to-equity ratio fell to 0.46 in Q1 2026 from 0.63 in Q2 2024; lowest leverage in the dataset.
⚠ Q1 2026 profitability ratios diverge sharply from TTM—NPM 43.1% vs. TTM 28.5%—suggests one-time benefit or seasonal spike.
⚠ Operating margin volatility: 22.2% (Q4 2024) to 34.1% (Q2 2025) to 24.5% (Q4 2025) to 32.3%. Consistency risk.
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Top Institutional Holders of NFLX
BlackRock, Inc.
$33.3B346,247,929 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$26.4B274,400,652 shFMR LLC
$19.7B204,650,883 shSTATE STREET CORP
$16.5B171,654,762 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$9.9B103,528,586 shCapital World Investors
$9.5B99,103,552 shMORGAN STANLEY
$9.5B99,018,124 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$7.2B75,398,731 shCapital Research Global Investors
$6.5B68,045,981 shSUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP
$5.6B58,527,600 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $33.3B | 346,247,929 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $26.4B | 274,400,652 |
| FMR LLC | $19.7B | 204,650,883 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $16.5B | 171,654,762 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $9.9B | 103,528,586 |
| Capital World Investors | $9.5B | 99,103,552 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $9.5B | 99,018,124 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $7.2B | 75,398,731 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | $6.5B | 68,045,981 |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | $5.6B | 58,527,600 |
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