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The Monthly Gems by Allan TongNetflix Inc.NFLXTOP PICKOct 05, 2026

Netflix plans to accelerate growth in live entertainment. It currently spends 5% of its annual $20 billion content budget on it, though attracts 1% of viewership. Overall content spending is up from $24 billion in 2025 to $25.1 billion in the first half of this year alone. The spending will squeeze cash flow, but new content will attract viewers in an ever-competitive industry. As for the share price, it's been brutal, plunging from its spring highs around $108 to a current bottom of $67 to match level from late July. Yes, Netflix faces challenges, but it has too many good numbers to dismiss. Time to bottom-feed.

$67.50

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$67.58

As of Oct 06, 2026. Market Open.

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Likes it and looking at it. Waiting for a better entry point. Headwinds to cashflows and FCF. Stay away for now, or wait to see management commentary going forward at next earnings report.

BUY

There are two big streaming companies, Netflix and YouTube. Netflix should be able to increase its subscriber growth by diversifying its business into sports, etc. There is an uptick on their paids. It does a lot of its own content and buys content very easily. You can buy at these levels.

DON'T BUY

He's a big fan (and a big fan of his son who's an actor ;). Transformed the way we looked at television, synonymous with streaming. But now so many other streamers in the market. Doesn't have the tech edge anymore, would have to reinvent itself.

BUY

They still have margin strength, still have 330 million subscribers and their ad-tier business will continue to accelerate. Also, their cash flow generation has been more positive. He gets it--slower engagement. But these positive drivers will accrete long-term.

BUY

He bought more, though it's a small position, because it traded down on a downgrade--but this was piling onto a stock that already had a tough time. He thinks for a trade, this will bounce. He though their last quarter was good, though the market didn't. With everybody so negative on Netflix, he thinks the bad news is already baked in.

DON'T BUY

He sold it last June, and NFLX is -17% since. He is bearish on all streamers, because they're getting challenged on margins, whereas the growth is in live entertainment and sports. But that is very experience to acquire. So, the streamers will continue to raise prices.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 24/26, Down 7%)

He's buying more shares. Investors worry NFLX is losing share to YouTube and TokTok, while Paramount and Warners will likely merge. But NFLX still has the largest user base in the world and they make the most money per engagement. This allows them to add more content than their peers. They still grow revenues and profits. Still likes it.

BUY

He sold it recently and bought it back. Thinks it's safe. Not sure about the upside, but the downside has been taken out. Other streamers are raising prices which makes NFLX a value player.

HOLD
Bought at $65.

Proven pricing power. ROE has been solid. Earnings should be up this year ~40%. Now above 200-day MA; the rising 200-day should provide good support. RSI starting to improve. Use the 200-day as your stop. Investor made a good buy.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 02/26, Down 5%)

(Note the short timeframe.)  The market loved it for a while after the abandoned WBD deal. Then market started to focus on competition. But people aren't cancelling subscriptions; in fact, just the opposite. Trades at 20x 2027 PE for double-digit growth, terrific balance sheet. Boundless opportunities, sees so much upside.

BUY

The PE has fallen from 40x PE to 22.5X forward PE, so he's enthusiastic. They have a huge content problems, maybe bring in live programming. The stock is cheap now. 

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 08/25, Down 36%)

200-day MA and stock price moving lower. Cashflow continues strong. Valuation's pretty cheap at 21x forward PE. 23-25% earnings growth rate. Still has value, so he's holding on. Still global streaming king. Story's not broken.

BUY

It will drift higher to the mid-80s by year end.

BUY

Was upgraded today. He added to it last week. It doesn't need a multiple expansion to recover. The PE is below 20x, cheap. It's about content, which has lagged and needs to improve. He thinks it will.