Wells Fargo Downgrades Netflix on Engagement Risks From YouTube

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Wells Fargo downgraded Netflix after flagging weaker viewer engagement and rising pressure from rivals such as YouTube, intensifying concerns about how much time subscribers spend on the platform. The downgrade has thrown a spotlight on whether Netflix's push into formats like live sports, video podcasts, and short-form "Verts" can meaningfully revive engagement. Netflix's narrative projects $65.5 billion revenue and $19.8 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 10.6% yearly revenue growth and a $6.2 billion earnings increase from $13.6 billion today. Before this downgrade, the most optimistic analysts were banking on Netflix lifting earnings to about US$21.8 billion by 2029, with richer margins, while also warning that heavier content spending could bite into profits if engagement slows. Netflix's forecasts yield a $94.04 fair value, a 28% upside to its current price.