Barry, OppHub America Desk · · Source: yahoo-finance
Netflix (NFLX): Cramer Advises Averaging Down Amid Stock Pullback
- Investors looking to add to existing positions in Netflix might consider Cramer's 'average down' call, viewing the current price weakness as a potential entry point. - For those holding Constellation Brands , Cramer previously questioned why the stock remained significantly down despite strong performance, suggesting a potential disconnect.
Based on reporting from yahoo-finance.
CNBC's Jim Cramer advised a caller to consider averaging down on Netflix (NFLX) shares, which were trading approximately 15% below the caller's original purchase price. Despite recent headwinds and a 13% pullback earlier in the summer, Cramer expressed confidence in Netflix's future prospects, suggesting its current valuation presents an opportunity.
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CNBC's Jim Cramer urged a caller to consider adding to their Netflix ($NFLX+WL) position, even as the stock traded about 15% below their initial investment. Cramer's perspective focuses on future potential rather than past performance, noting that while the stock has seen headwinds, the company's earnings remain solid and its price-to-earnings multiple is not excessively high.
Earlier in the summer, Cramer had addressed market concerns about Netflix, including its past consideration of acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery assets and broader sector rotation away from tech names. He maintained that these factors were creating artificial pressure on the stock, rather than signaling fundamental decay in the business. However, recent analyst commentary highlights potential challenges, with some noting a slowdown in engagement growth to 2% year-over-year in the first half of the year and concerns about top-line deceleration. Analysts have also trimmed price targets due to narrowed full-year revenue guidance and content cost amortization.
Despite these analyst cautions, hedge fund interest in Netflix remains robust, with 144 funds holding the stock in the first quarter.
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A well-known TV stock commentator suggested buying more Netflix shares now that they are on sale. While big investment funds still like the company, other experts worry that user growth is slowing down.
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Jim Cramer recommended averaging down on Netflix after a 15-percent stock pullback, contrasting with some analyst concerns over slowing engagement growth.
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