Oh, Netflix, You Unpredictable Gem!

Let’s face it, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been on quite a bumpy ride. After a dip in 2025, it’s clawed its way back to that tantalizing $100 per share mark. The failed attempt to snag Warner Media assets from Warner Bros. Discovery seems to have soothed investor jitters over an expensive skirmish with Paramount Skydance. But hold on, this move also cost Netflix some iconic content. Could this derail its dream of hitting $150?

Where’s Netflix At Right Now?

Netflix is all over the place, quite literally, with operations in over 190 countries. It’s not just sharing old movies—it’s creating its own hits. Expanding into ads and games has spiced things up too. With over 300 million subscribers worldwide, it’s still eyeing a bigger slice of the pie. Some say it could eventually serve between 700 million and 1 billion homes! Even so, it captures less than 10% of total TV time. Go figure.

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Crunching the Numbers

In 2025, Netflix brought in a whopping $45 billion, a 16% uptick year-over-year. Costs and expenses didn’t spiral out of control, thanks to a 28% growth in operating income. But, pesky lower interest income and higher taxes nudged net income up by “only” 26%, hitting $11 billion. Even though the Warner Bros. deal went south, the stock is stable for now.

The $150 Question

So, should you jump on the Netflix bandwagon now? Losing to Warner Bros. might sting, but there’s a good chance Netflix will hit $150. It’s all about revenue growth and tapping into a bigger audience. However, the competition isn’t napping. Without the Warner Bros. content, it’s a tougher road ahead unless Netflix pulls a rabbit out of its hat with a fresh revenue stream. Patience is key here.

Should You Invest in Netflix?

Before you toss your cash into Netflix, let’s chat reality. The team over at The Motley Fool Stock Advisor reckons some stocks are hotter right now—and Netflix isn’t on that top 10 list. Imagine if you had snagged Nvidia or even Netflix back in the day. Your dollar bills would have grown into fortunes!

On December 17, 2004, a $1,000 investment in Netflix might have turned into $534,008. And Nvidia? From April 15, 2005, that same amount could have ballooned to $1,090,073!

*Stock Advisor returns as of March 7, 2026.

The Takeaway?

The stock’s P/E ratio of 38 still sits below its five-year average of 43. Yet, with no promises of snagging past premiums, the future’s a bit murky without those Warner Bros. goodies.

But remember, the race isn’t over yet. Those tech wizards at The Motley Fool still have their eyes on firms like Alphabet, Netflix, and Disney. How’s that for food for thought?

Opinions here are those of the author and might not echo Nasdaq’s views. Stay sharp out there!