Netflix Stock Forecast 2026: Wall Street Sees 40% Upside for NFLX as Warner Deal Risk Hangs Over Shares
Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets for $72 billion, with the deal expected to close after a Warner spinoff in Q3 2026. Analyst price targets for Netflix in 2026 cluster in the low $130s, implying 34% to 41% upside from the latest $93.76 close. Morgan Stanley cut its target to $120, while Bank of America held at $149. The deal faces regulatory scrutiny.