Netflix Option Alert: Jun 20 $1000 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 40 vs 2208 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Jun 20 $1000 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 40 @ $125.24 vs 2208 OI; Ref=$1108.58

Netflix Option Alert: Jan 16 $1160 Puts at the Bid: 300 vs 35 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Jan 16 $1160 Puts at the Bid: 300 @ $135.75 vs 35 OI; Ref=$1137.45

Netflix Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $950 Calls at the Ask: 19 vs 560 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $950 Calls at the Ask: 19 @ $361.1 vs 560 OI; Ref=$1149.35

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $5 Calls at the Bid: 5 vs 0 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $5 Calls at the Bid: 5 @ $1143.58 vs 0 OI; Ref=$1145.5

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $10 Calls at the Ask: 5 vs 0 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $10 Calls at the Ask: 5 @ $1138.68 vs 0 OI; Ref=$1145.5

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $10 Calls at the Ask: 5 @ $1138.27 vs 0 OI; Ref=$1146.383

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $10 Calls at the Bid: 5 vs 0 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $10 Calls at the Bid: 5 @ $1135.69 vs 0 OI; Ref=$1144.6344

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $5 Calls at the Bid: 5 @ $1139.37 vs 0 OI; Ref=$1144.4499

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $5 Calls at the Bid: 5 @ $1139.02 vs 0 OI; Ref=$1144.4499

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $5 Calls at the Bid: 5 @ $1139.75 vs 0 OI; Ref=$1144.4499

Netflix Option Alert: Jan 16 $900 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 30 vs 583 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Jan 16 $900 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 30 @ $317.45 vs 583 OI; Ref=$1142.4914

Netflix Option Alert: Jun 20 $1140 Calls at the Bid: 300 vs 1297 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Jun 20 $1140 Calls at the Bid: 300 @ $57.2 vs 1297 OI; Ref=$1138.7

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$172.50</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>33.9K</td>
<td>71.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>358</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>536</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$49.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>362</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$91.1K</td>
<td>800</td>
<td>244</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$237.9K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td>89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROKU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>145</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1020.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>209</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $172.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 33984 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 148 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $218.0 per contract. There were 358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4863 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 86 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 54 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $1015.0 per contract. There were 255 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 536 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 86 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 160 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.6K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1648 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 362 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.1K, with a price of $456.0 per contract. There were 800 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 244 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 303 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 66 contract(s) at a $540.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $237.9K, with a price of $3605.0 per contract. There were 400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 604 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $2607.0 per contract. There were 145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 240 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $1020.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $26885.0 per contract. There were 209 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Epic Games&#8216; popular battle royale game &#8220;Fortnite&#8221; has returned to Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) App Store in the United States after a nearly five-year absence, marking a significant shift in the mobile app ecosystem following a federal court ruling against Apple&#8217;s payment practices.
What Happened: Fortnite became available again on Apple&#8217;s iOS systems in the U.S. on Tuesday, ending a ban that began in 2020 when Apple removed the game from its platform amid a dispute over in-app payment commissions, as reported by Reuters. 
The return follows an April 30 ruling by a federal judge stating that Apple violated a U.S. court order requiring the company to allow greater competition for app downloads and payment methods.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney celebrated the return on social media platform X, posting &#8220;We back fam.&#8221; Sweeney has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/04/45123864/apple-ordered-to-ease-app-store-rules-in-us-epic-games-ceo-tim-sweeney-proposes-peace-deal-saying-well-return-fortnite-and-drop-all-litigation-only-if">proposed a peace deal</a>, offering to return Fortnite to the App Store worldwide and abandon all litigation if Apple relaxes its App Store rules globally. He revealed that battling Apple over the past five years has cost Epic Games over $1 billion, but he believes it was worth it.
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Why It Matters: Apple has expressed apprehension over the potential financial consequences of the contempt ruling, warning it could lead to &#8220;substantial&#8221; financial losses estimated at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45277610/apple-warns-of-hundreds-of-millions-to-billions-dollar-losses-over-epic-games-ruling-seeks-stay-amid-app-store-shakeup">&#8220;hundreds of millions to billions&#8221;</a> of dollars annually.
The decision effectively prevents Apple from charging its usual commission of up to 30% on in-app payments for developers who direct users to alternative payment methods.
For Epic Games, this victory comes after a lengthy legal battle that began in 2020 when both Apple and Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google banned Fortnite from their stores over in-app payment disputes. The game had already returned to Android devices worldwide and iPhones in the European Union last year.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025 and is back with more than a dozen more trades less than two weeks after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/05/45272436/marjorie-taylor-greene-goes-stock-shopping-again-here-are-50-stocks-the-congresswoman-bought">her last disclosure.</a>
Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in May.
What Happened: Greene ranks 24th among the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank">best-performing members</a> of Congress based on their trades in 2024. The Congresswoman gained 30.2% for the year, outperforming the S&amp;P 500 gain of 24.9%.
Greene recently disclosed over 50 new stock trades in early May, which came on top of some potentially perfectly timed trades that happened before President Donald Trump&#8217;s pause of tariffs, which sent the market soaring.
Here are Greene&#8217;s most recent trades made on May 14, per the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Government Trades page</a>. All purchases made were listed as between $1,001 to $15,000 unless otherwise indicated.
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<li>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cardinal Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</li>
<li>Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>Impinj Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
<li>MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
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Greene also disclosed buying an additional $1,000 to $15,000 in UnitedHealth stock on May 16. The Congresswoman also disclosed buying $100,000 to $250,000 in US Treasury Bills on May 16.
Greene has bought $2.82 million in stocks in 2025 according to <a href="https://www.quiverquant.com/congresstrading/politician/Marjorie%20Taylor%20Greene-G000596">data </a>from Quiver Quantitative with only $75,000 in stock sales. The Congresswoman bought $3.89 million in stocks in 2024 with $65,000 in sales.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Members of Congress are allowed to buy and sell stocks as long as they properly disclose the transaction.
The process has drawn scrutiny from the public and retail investors as members of Congress could have inside information and time their trades accordingly. Committee assignments in particular, often draw red flags from investors.
Greene serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Homeland Security with several subcommittee appointments. The congresswoman&#8217;s past trade in technology and cybersecurity stocks has drawn attention with her role within Homeland Security.
Greene's past trades of Palantir Technologies and a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Bitcoin ETF&nbsp;</a>have drawn criticism along with the timing of her trades, as she is a close ally to President&nbsp;Donald Trump.
When asked previously about buying stocks earlier this year that soared days later after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, Greene<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;brushed aside the criticism.</a>
"I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades," Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared&nbsp;</a>by Unusual Whales. The congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
"I don't place my buys and sells,&#8221; Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. "He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that's what anybody that has financial sense does.&#8221;
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn't a secret.
Sen.&nbsp;Josh Hawley&nbsp;(R-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks.
The bill is known as the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at the congresswoman and former Speaker of the House&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi&nbsp;(D-Calif.). &nbsp;
"Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve — not day trading at the expense of their constituents," Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reintroduces-pelosi-act-to-ban-congress-from-trading-stocks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>. "Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public."
Hawley said the bill will help "restore Americans' trust in our nation's legislative body."
Hawley's bill is being reintroduced as President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>he would support such a ban.
"Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it," Trump told TIME.
Trump said he would sign the ban if the bill passes Congress.
While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it's important to remember that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;it is both Republican</a>&nbsp;and Democratic members of Congress who are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office, with some trades coming with questionable timing or having a connection to committees they serve on.
In 2024, a list of the top-performing traders in Congress included six Republicans and four Democrats.
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Powering this surge are tech juggernauts like Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which soared nearly 40%, and Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), up over 20% in the same period. 
With investor enthusiasm running hot, QQQ now trades at $520.20, reflecting both momentum and mania.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">All Signals Point To Bullish</h2>
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Technically, the trend remains strongly bullish. QQQ trades above its five, 20, and 50-day exponential moving averages, while its eight-day simple moving average (SMA) of $514.13, 20-day SMA of $492.02, and 50-day SMA of $474.66 all flash bullish signals. 
Even the longer-term 200-day SMA sits well below at $493.11, underscoring the ETF&#8217;s sharp upward break. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) reading of 14.66 and a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 70.17 confirm that QQQ is in overbought territory.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">XLK Joins The Tech Euphoria</h2>
The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) isn't sitting quietly either &#8211; it's gained 24.84% in the last month. Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) has exploded +54.07%, while Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) and Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) have each gained over +39%, as chipmakers and AI stocks dominate the leaderboard.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Caution: Euphoria Zone Ahead</h2>
While bulls are firmly in control, QQQ's RSI suggests we may be entering euphoria territory, where rallies can exhaust themselves. 
With many of the big names already logging massive gains, investors now face the classic question: Is this the breakout before a breather, or the setup for a sharper reversal?
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Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is adding more family entertainment in a push that could land the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">more paid subscribers </a>in the future.
What Happened: Long-running children's program "Sesame Street" is headed to Netflix, a deal announced months<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/03/44482913/sesame-street-faces-financial-struggles-as-hbo-deal-ends"> after a deal </a>with Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) ended.
Netflix also <a href="https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-welcomes-sesame-street-and-the-world-of-peppa-pig">announced </a>it is adding content from "The World of Peppa Pig."
"Today, we're excited to announced the new destination for these beloved titles is Netflix. Whether you love learning the letter of the day with Elmo or jumping in muddy puddles with Peppa, we have something for every kind of kid and every kind of family," Netflix said.
The deal will bring 90 hours of previous episodes from previous "Sesame Street" seasons to Netflix along with the upcoming all-new, reimagined 56th season later this year.
Netflix said the new season of "Sesame Street" will feature new segments and the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck. The new episodes are expected to center on an 11-minute story, which allows for more character-driven development, "Sesame Street" parent Sesame Workshop <a href="https://sesameworkshop.org/about-us/press-room/sesame-street-is-coming-to-netflix/">said</a>.
New episodes of "Sesame Street" will also be available same day in the U.S. on PBS stations and PBS KIDS digital platforms for free.
New episodes of "Peppa Pig" Season 7 are available to stream now on Netflix in the United States.
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Why It's Important: In the announcement, Netflix says that kids and family entertainment makes up 15% of its total viewing.
The company has well-known kids programming including "Ms. Rachel," "Gabby's Dollhouse," "CoComelon Lane," "Blippi" and more.
Netflix also said it is working on new animated series and films including "Stranger Things: Tales From '85," "Motel Transylvania," "Minecraft," "Ghostbusters," "Dr. Seuss" and more.
The company also said more games for kids are on the way. Netflix has the rights to develop video games based on "Sesame Street" and "Sesame Street Mecha Builders" as part of the deal with Sesame Workshop.
"So if you're looking for an entertaining new game or something to watch together, Elmo and Peppa think you and your family are going to have a great time on Netflix!"
The deal with Netflix is unusual for the streamer as it won't have as much exclusive control over new content, sharing the rights with PBS in the United States.
Sesame Workshop has been working to find a new partner after Warner's HBO Max streaming platform chose not to renew. The children's programming company and PBS have been the subject of negative attention from the Trump administration with a loss of funding.
NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock traded at $1,182.90 on Tuesday, compared to a 52-week trading range of $587.04 to $1,196.50. Netflix stock is up 33.4% year-to-date in 2025.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Netflix.
Looking at options history for Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) we detected 26 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $803,647 and 14, calls, for a total amount of $798,075.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $10.0 to $1260.0 for Netflix over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Netflix's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Netflix's significant trades, within a strike price range of $10.0 to $1260.0, over the past month.
<h3>Netflix Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747749679_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$1180.00</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>272</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$86.0</td>
<td>$82.05</td>
<td>$86.0</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$146.2K</td>
<td>890</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$1180.0</td>
<td>$1173.0</td>
<td>$1175.33</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$117.5K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$98.5</td>
<td>$95.4</td>
<td>$96.79</td>
<td>$1220.00</td>
<td>$106.4K</td>
<td>74</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$989.8</td>
<td>$988.0</td>
<td>$989.8</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$98.9K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Netflix, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Netflix Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 258,469, the price of NFLX is down by -0.73%, reaching $1183.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 58 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Netflix</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $1318.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Pivotal Research continues to hold a Buy rating for Netflix, targeting a price of $1350. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Netflix, maintaining a target price of $1200. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity keeps a Buy rating on Netflix with a target price of $1380. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1514. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1150. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Netflix, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Smart Money Is Betting Big In NFLX Options

Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 18.83% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.77%. Currently, Netflix has a market capitalization of $506.55 billion. 
Buying $100 In NFLX: If an investor had bought $100 of NFLX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $1,354.25 today based on a price of $1190.29 for NFLX at the time of writing.
<h3>Netflix's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747694713_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Netflix 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

A Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) analyst is downgrading shares of the streaming giant with the stock near all-time highs following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">first-quarter financial results.</a>
The Netflix Analyst: JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth downgraded Netflix stock from Overweight to Neutral and raised the price target from $1,150 to $1,220.
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The Analyst Takeaways: With Netflix stock gaining significantly over the last year, the risk/reward in shares could be more balanced now, Anmuth said in a new investor note.
"To be clear, there's no change to our long-term bullish view on NFLX's streaming leadership position and the company's potential to effectively become global TV over time," Anmuth said.
The analyst said Netflix upside may already be factored into guidance and the summer months are typically slower for the streaming company.
"If tariff &amp; macro concerns continue to ease, we would expect rotation into other Internet names and parts of the market that have been more vulnerable &amp; pressured."
Anmuth recognizes that the downgrade could end up being wrong with Netflix having a strong slate of content for the back half of 2025. The analyst also said Netflix has several drivers, such as pricing power and advertising strength, that could make the 2026 and 2027 estimates higher.
Among the titles coming in the second half of 2025 include the return of the company's three most popular series of all time with new seasons of "Squid Game," "Stranger Things" and "Wednesday."
The analyst said Netflix stock deserves a premium, but investors may have too high of expectations for the second half of 2025.
"Since October 2022, NFLX shares have appreciated nearly 400% — or 5x — compared to the SPX up 60%. We move to the sidelines."
Long-term, Anmuth sees Netflix as one of the leaders in the disruption of linear television.
"With 300M+ global subs, Netflix has a strong leadership position in a rationalizing streaming industry and we expect NFLX to benefit."
NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock is down 0.65% to $1,183.80 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $588.43 to $1,196.50. Netflix stock is up 33.9% year-to-date in 2025 and up over 85% in the last year.
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<li>Barrington Research analyst Kevin Steinke initiated coverage on Mobile Infrastructure Corporation (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEEP#AMEX">BEEP</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $6.5. Mobile Infrastructure shares closed at $3.76 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/beep/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Jefferies analyst Giacomo Romeo downgraded the rating for BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $40.8 to $29. BP shares closed at $29.76 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth downgraded Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) from Overweight to Neutral but raised the price target from $1,150 to $1,220. Netflix shares closed at $1,191.53 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>JP Morgan boosted Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MQ#NASDAQ">MQ</a>) price target from $5 to $6. JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Marqeta shares closed at $5.04 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MQ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan raised the price target for Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) from $1,150 to $1,220. JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral. Netflix shares closed at $1,191.53 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barclays raised the price target for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) from $131 to $166. Barclays analyst Seth Sigman upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight. Williams-Sonoma shares closed at $173.84 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. raised ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>) price target from $27 to $32. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Fein maintained a Buy rating. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals shares settled at $22.26 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACAD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Loop Capital raised Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) price target from $430 to $510. Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. Charter Communications shares closed at $427.25 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup cut Helmerich &amp; Payne, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HP#NYSE">HP</a>) price target from $25 to $19. Citigroup analyst Scott Gruber downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. Helmerich &amp; Payne shares closed at $17.80 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS increased the price target for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) from $46 to $66. UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Delta Air Lines shares settled at $50.92 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS raised Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) price target from $55 to $60. UBS analyst Manav Gupta upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Archer-Daniels-Midland shares closed at $50.13 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/adm/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Netflix To $1,220? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Monday

JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth downgrades Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and raises the price target from $1150 to $1220.

JP Morgan Downgrades Netflix to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $1220

Last week, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the tech giant once came close to acquiring Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
What Happened: In a new interview on the All-In Podcast, Pichai was asked by David Friedberg about the biggest regrets or missed opportunities during his tenure as CEO.
While Pichai said that he tries not to dwell on regrets, when pressed further, he acknowledged one major what-if: Netflix.
"Maybe Netflix, right?" Pichai said. "We debated Netflix at some point super intensely inside."
"I wouldn't call it regrets, but you always look back … in a world of butterfly effects, there were alternate paths, but maybe they are in a different part of the multiverse."
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Pichai also discussed Alphabet's broader innovation strategy, noting that despite appearing as a holding company, Alphabet focuses deeply on technology-first solutions.
"We are not just looking to invest capital in other attractive businesses," he said, adding that the company looks for problems where its technology and R&amp;D can provide a differentiated value proposition.
He cited innovations like Waymo, Google Cloud and AI advancements through Gemini and DeepMind as examples of Alphabet's approach to incubating transformative businesses rooted in foundational research.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Over the years, Google has made several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44986406/if-you-invested-1000-in-google-stock-when-it-acquired-youtube-heres-how-much-youd-have-today">successful acquisitions</a> like YouTube, Android and Waze.
While Netflix focused early on original, data-driven content and global productions to become a major entertainment player, Google prioritized user-generated content through YouTube.
The two companies took different paths: Netflix bet on premium storytelling, while Google emphasized scale and creator-driven platforms.
In April, Alphabet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44995955/alphabet-q1-earnings-highlights-google-search-youtube-cloud-show-robust-momentum">reported first-quarter revenue</a> of $90.23 billion, marking a 12% increase from the same period last year. The figure surpassed the Street consensus estimate of $89.2 billion. YouTube advertising revenue came in at $8.9 billion, ahead of the expected $8.1 billion.
Netflix <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">reported first-quarter revenue</a> of $10.54 billion, reflecting a 12.5% year-over-year increase. The result slightly exceeded the Street consensus estimate of $10.52 billion.
Price Action: In after-hours trading, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s Class A shares dropped 1.64%, and Class C shares slipped 1.54%. Meanwhile, Netflix shares declined by 0.88%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Sundar Pichai Reveals Google-Parent Once Super Intensely Debated About Buying Netflix: 'In A World Of Butterfly Effects…'

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$133.4K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1175.00</td>
<td>$82.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PINS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>749</td>
<td>634</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>412</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BATRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$63.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 487 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $133.4K, with a price of $274.0 per contract. There were 13889 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3892 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $1175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.0K, with a price of $1832.0 per contract. There were 1014 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1045 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PINS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on May 23, 2025. Parties traded 527 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 49 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.4K, with a price of $73.0 per contract. There were 749 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 634 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 245 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $1202.0 per contract. There were 412 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BATRK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BATRK#NASDAQ">BATRK</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.7K, with a price of $1620.0 per contract. There were 35 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 581 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.0K, with a price of $63059.0 per contract. There were 1312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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6 Communication Services Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Baird analyst Vikram Kesavabhotla maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $1200 to $1300.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Netflix, Raises Price Target to $1300

23 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Netflix and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $1171.87, accompanied by a high estimate of $1514.00 and a low estimate of $1000.00. This current average reflects an increase of 3.84% from the previous average price target of $1128.52. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747400446_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Netflix among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Maria Ripps</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1380.00</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kannan Venkateshwar</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Wlodarczak</td>
<td>Pivotal Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1350.00</td>
<td>$1250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Nollen</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alicia Reese</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$1175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Rezvan</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1070.00</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Cahall</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1222.00</td>
<td>$1210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
<td>$1025.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1126.00</td>
<td>$1126.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1514.00</td>
<td>$1494.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Farrell</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maria Ripps</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Swinburne</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Helfstein</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1126.00</td>
<td>$1126.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Hodulik</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1140.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alicia Reese</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Patterson</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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<td>$1025.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
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<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Netflix. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Netflix compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Netflix's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Netflix's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Netflix's Background</h2>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
<h3>Netflix's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Netflix showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 12.51% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Communication Services sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Netflix's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 27.42%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Netflix's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 11.85% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Netflix's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.47%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Netflix's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.62.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Canaccord Genuity analyst Maria Ripps maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1200 to $1380.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Netflix, Raises Price Target to $1380

Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>)&nbsp;and Cox Communications on Friday announced an agreement to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45463953/charter-communications-and-cox-communications-announce-definitive-agreement-to-combine-companies" rel="noreferrer noopener">combine their businesses</a> in a transaction that will create an industry leader in mobile and broadband communications services, seamless video entertainment, and high-quality customer service.
The proposed transaction valued Cox Communications at an enterprise value of approximately&nbsp;$34.5 billion, comprising &nbsp;$21.9 billion&nbsp;of equity and&nbsp;$12.6 billion&nbsp;of net debt and other obligations.
Charter will acquire Cox Communications&#8217; commercial fiber, managed IT, and cloud businesses, and Cox Enterprises will contribute Cox Communications&#8217; residential cable business to Charter Holdings, an existing subsidiary partnership of Charter.&nbsp;
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Cox Enterprises will receive $4 billion&nbsp;in cash, $6 billion&nbsp;notional convertible preferred units in Charter&#8217;s existing partnership, and approximately 33.6 million common units in Charter&#8217;s existing partnership, with an implied value of&nbsp;$11.9 billion, which are exchangeable for Charter common shares.
Cox Enterprises will own approximately 23% of the combined entity&#8217;s fully diluted shares outstanding. The combined entity will assume Cox&#8217;s roughly&nbsp;$12 billion&nbsp;outstanding debt.
The combined company will change its name to Cox Communications within a year of the closing. Spectrum will become the consumer-facing brand within the communities Cox serves.
The combined company will remain headquartered in&nbsp;Stamford, CT, and will maintain a significant presence on Cox&#8217;s&nbsp;Atlanta, GA, campus following the closing.
Charter CEO Chris Winfrey will continue in his current role as CEO and board member. Cox Enterprises Chair and CEO Alex Taylor will join the board as Chair.
Cox will have the right to nominate an additional two board members to Charter&#8217;s 13-member board. Advance/Newhouse, another storied cable innovator that contributed its operations to Charter&#8217;s partnership in 2016, will retain its two board nominees.
Liberty Broadband will cease to be a direct shareholder in Charter and will no longer designate directors for election to the Charter Board. Accordingly, the three current Liberty Broadband nominees on Charter&#8217;s board will resign at closing. Liberty Broadband shareholders will receive direct interests in Charter as a result of the Liberty Broadband merger.
In 2024, Charter&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;to buy&nbsp;Liberty Broadband Corp&nbsp;in an all-stock transaction in which Liberty Media&nbsp;Chair&nbsp;John Malone held significant interests. Malone remains the Chair of Liberty Broadband.
Charter stock surged over 20% year-to-date.
Charter had reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45007666/charter-loses-internet-and-tv-subscribers-but-beats-rivals-with-strong-mobile-line-gains" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal first-quarter</a> revenue growth of 0.4% to $13.74 billion, beating the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $13.68 billion. EPS of $8.42 missed the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate&nbsp;of $8.67.
Charter lost 60,000 internet customers, including approximately 9,000 customer disconnects related to the wildfires in California in January, compared to a decline of 72,000 during the first quarter of 2024.
Charter held $796 million in cash and equivalents as of March 31.
Cable companies are grappling with rivalry from wireless giants like&nbsp;AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) and&nbsp;T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), which are snatching their broadband customers with attractive internet offerings. Meanwhile, streaming companies like&nbsp;Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) have disrupted the traditional pay-TV business.
CHTR&nbsp;Price Action: At the last check on Friday, Charter Communications stock was up 4.63% to $439 the premarket.
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Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) shared an impressive milestone for its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44905838/netflix-playing-offense-while-stock-plays-defense-6-analysts-on-q1-results-advertising-growth-ahead"> ad-supported plan</a> at its upfront presentation to advertisers, along with highlighting upcoming content that includes bets on live content and reality television.
Ad-Supported Plan Shines: Fresh off its recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">quarterly financial results </a>that beat Street estimates, Netflix and its shareholders may have more reasons to celebrate.
The company announced its ad-supported plan, which launched in 2022, has hit 94 million monthly active users globally. This total is up from 70 million in November 2024, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/05/netflix-ad-tier-reaches-94-million-monthly-active-users-1236397938/">Deadline</a>.
Netflix said its ad-supported plan users spend 41 hours watching Netflix content a month on average. Netflix's President of Advertising Amy Reinhard said the company's ad-supported plan reaches more people in the key 18-34 year-old demographic than any broadcast or cable network.
"When you compare us to our competitors, attention starts higher and ends much higher. And even more impressive, members pay as much attention to mid-roll ads as they do to the shows and movies themselves," Reinhard said.
The strong response to the ad-supported plan could be good news for the company with the launch of its in-house advertising platform in the U.S. and Canada. Netflix said it will roll this platform out in the remaining ad-supported countries by June.
Reinhart said Netflix's superpower is having great technology and great entertainment when rival streaming companies are usually "either/or."
"The foundation of our business is in place. From here, the pace of progress is going to be even faster."
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More Live Content/Reality TV: Netflix has been adding live content like sports, comedy specials and award shows in recent years in a push for more subscribers and additional advertising revenue.
At the upfront, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria highlighted some upcoming live content, such as a boxing match on July 11 and two NFL games on Christmas Day, as reported by <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/14/netflix-adds-more-live-tv-to-its-lineup/">TechCrunch</a>.
The NFL schedule was released Wednesday. The two Netflix Christmas games have been revealed as the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders (1 p.m. ET) and the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings (4:30 p.m. ET).
Netflix also announced it will livestream the Screen Actors Guild Awards on March 1, 2026 and stream its upcoming "Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event" on May 31, 2025.
The streaming company highlighted several upcoming reality competitions, including a reboot of "Star Search," an old talent show that aired from 1983 to 1995, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/05/tar-search-reboot-underway-at-netflix-1236397644/">Deadline</a>.
Netflix's "Star Search" will see contestants perform in music, dance and comedy with kids also able to compete. Episodes will be livestreamed twice weekly with viewers voting on the contestants they like best to move forward in the competition.
The original "Star Search," with Ed McMahon as the host, featured many future celebrities before they were famous including Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Christina Aguilera and Adam Sandler.
A "Star Search" reboot in 2003 lasted only one year for CBS.
Netflix will also <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/05/building-the-band-premiere-window-netflix-liam-payne-1236398121/">debut </a>a new music reality competition called "Building the Band" this summer. The series, which has already been filmed, is the final TV series from late One Direction band member Liam Payne.
Payne was featured as one of the judges and mentors on the show alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland, with Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean hosting.
The show was wrapped prior to Payne's death in October, but has been stuck in limbo with Netflix consulting with Payne's family on how to proceed with the show.
On the show, singers form bands without being able to see each other, in a format similar to "Love is Blind."
Why It's Important: While Netflix's upfront presentation was mostly a celebration of success and a look into future content for advertisers, it can likely be a key demonstration to shareholders of where the company is headed.
Advertising has become a key focus for the company to boost future revenue, and live content has shown success in capturing strong viewership and premium advertising rates.
Netflix has launched several reality TV competitions in the past and the ability to show off "Star Search" as a live competition with fan voting could put the streamer on par with broadcast network reality competitions that command premium audiences with live voting elements.
Along with new content, Netflix also announced renewals of several hit shows including "Bridgerton," "Love on the Spectrum" and "My Life with the Walter Boys."
Netflix has an exciting 2025 ahead, with new seasons of "Wednesday," "Stranger Things," and "Squid Game" all set to come, alongside new content and live sports content from WWE, boxing, and the NFL.
NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock is up 1.1% to $1,163.42 versus a 52-week trading range of $587.04 to $1,164.00. Netflix stock is up 31% year-to-date in 2025 and more than 80% over the last year.
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