Netflix Earns Outperform Rating from Evercore Analysts

Analysts set $115 price target, suggesting 36% upside potential

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Stock analysts at Evercore initiated coverage on shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) on Friday, issuing an "outperform" rating and a $115.00 price target for the Internet television network. Evercore's target price would suggest a potential upside of 35.96% from the stock's current price.

Why it matters

This analyst rating and price target from a prominent firm like Evercore could signal renewed optimism around Netflix's growth prospects, despite the stock's recent pullback. As a leading streaming platform, Netflix's performance is closely watched by investors and seen as a bellwether for the broader media and entertainment industry.

The details

Evercore set an "outperform" rating and a $115.00 price target on Netflix's stock. Other analysts have also recently weighed in, with Oppenheimer setting a $125.00 price target and President Capital upgrading the stock to a "buy" rating with a $130.00 price target. However, some analysts have lowered their price targets, such as New Street Research cutting its target from $100.00 to $96.00.

  • Evercore initiated coverage on Netflix shares on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Evercore

An American independent investment banking advisory firm.

Netflix

A global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming of films, television series, documentaries and other video content.

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The takeaway

This analyst coverage suggests Wall Street sees continued growth potential for Netflix despite recent stock price volatility, underscoring the company's position as a dominant force in the streaming media landscape.