Netflix Shares Face Mounting Pressure Amid Acquisition Battle and Regulatory Scrutiny

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Netflix stock continues to face significant selling pressure, marking its sixth consecutive day of losses. The decline has pulled the share price substantially below its yearly peak. This downturn coincides with the company’s involvement in a high-stakes bidding contest for assets of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a potent mix of acquisition speculation, political headwinds, and valuation concerns that is unsettling investors.

The growing risks have prompted reactions from market analysts. Wolfe Research has lowered its price target for Netflix shares from $139 to $121, while maintaining its “Outperform” rating. This adjustment primarily reflects increased headwinds and valuation pressure.