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Netflix’s Rapid Advertising Tier Launch And Lack Luster Response Breeds Concern For This Analyst – Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) – Stocks to Watch
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Netflix’s Rapid Advertising Tier Launch And Lack Luster Response Breeds Concern For This Analyst – Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)

ByAnusuya Lahiri

Dec 16, 2022
Netflix's Rapid Advertising Tier Launch And Lack Luster Response Breeds Concern For This Analyst - Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)

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  • Benchmark analyst Matthew Harrigan maintained a Sell rating on Netflix, Inc NFLX while increasing the price target to $225, up from $162.
  • Harrigan remained cautious on Netflix in the wake of yesterday’s near 9% stock sell-off in reaction to a Digiday article that indicated non-accomplishment of viewership guarantees to advertisers and permitting ad buyers to withdraw money for ads that have not yet run or rolling commitments into 2023. 
  • Benchmark’s digital media team feels the advertising launch was rushed with unrealistic, above-peer pricing and certainly limited testing, not to mention a limited immediate AVOD user base. 
  • The rapid launch was an apparent reaction to gathering AVOD market momentum, issues with global member growth, and even NFLX’s below-peer churn despite current high-profile shows. 
  • The Digiday article indicated that Netflix delivered only 80% of the guaranteed audience, with clients only paying for actual eyeballs.
  • Harrigan still expects Netflix to generate significant global growth. However, the broader gamut of programming, including sports supporting The Disney Bundle and Amazon Prime, is a disadvantage for Netflix despite its entrenched position as the scripted content volume leader.
  • Antenna estimates that the 3Q22 monthly churn at Netflix increased to 3.5% from 3.4% in 2Q22 and a meager 2.0% in Covid-stricken 2021.
  • The price target change reflected largely off pushing the time frame to 2023, allowing an S&P 500 relative discounted cash flow valuation through 2027 versus 2025 formerly.
  • Price Action: NFLX shares traded higher by 0.70% at $292.45 on the last check Friday.

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Image and article originally from www.benzinga.com. Read the original article here.