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Netflix (NFLX)<\/a> shares are inching up on Friday after the streaming giant announced plans of a 10-for-1 stock split. According to its press release, the split will take effect on Nov. 17.\u00a0<\/p>\n A stock split does not fundamentally make a company more attractive, but the strategic move could still prove constructive for NFLX shares in the near term.\u00a0<\/p>\n Despite today\u2019s gains,\u00a0Netflix stock remains down over 16%<\/a> versus its year-to-date high in June.<\/p>\n The announced stock split could drive NFLX shares higher through the remainder of 2025 because the reduced price post Nov. 17 will make them more accessible to individual traders.<\/p>\n At over $1,000 per share, Netflix may have deterred retail investors since late April, but they could choose to initiate positions in the mass media and entertainment conglomerate after the stock split.\u00a0<\/p>\n This will boost the stock\u2019s liquidity and broaden ownership, factors that often push prices higher.<\/p>\n Moreover, stock splits are often interpreted as signs of insider confidence, which makes for another reason to own Netflix in the build-up to its stock split on Nov. 17.\u00a0<\/p>\n NFLX Shares Could Benefit From a Potential WBD Acquisition<\/p>\n NFLX stock is worth owning heading into 2026 also because latest media reports suggest the firm\u2019s management is interested in buying for Warner Bros. Discovery\u2019s (WBD)<\/a> studio and streaming assets.<\/p>\n Bringing WBD\u2019s renowned intellectual property like Harry Potter and DC, and HBO\u2019s prestige programming under its umbrella, could help Netflix supercharge its content moat.\u00a0<\/p>\n The potential acquisition would also expand Netflix\u2019s production capabilities given WBD already produces several of its \u201coriginals.\u201d<\/p>\n Strategically, it will allow the company to consolidate two of the most powerful streaming brands, reduce content licensing dependencies, and strengthen its competitive edge against Amazon Prime (AMZN)<\/a> and Disney (DIS)<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Most importantly, with\u00a0Warner Bros. Discovery splitting its assets<\/a>, NFLX has real shot at executing such a deal.\u00a0<\/p>\n Wall Street Continues to See Significant Upside in Netflix<\/p>\n Despite recent earnings miss, Wall Street remains positive on Netflix shares for 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n The consensus rating on NFLX stock currently sits at \u201cModerate Buy<\/a>\u201d with the mean target of about $1,343 indicating potential upside of another 19% from here.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ua3s1fybi5cdsrh8.png\")
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