HSBC Downgrades Netflix Stock Amid Rising Competition from YouTube
HSBC analyst Mohammed Khallouf has downgraded Netflix (NFLX) stock to 'hold' from 'buy,' citing growing competition from Alphabet's (GOOGL) YouTube. The streaming giant is losing viewer share, which could pressure its net income. Khallouf also reduced his price target for NFLX shares to $76 from $96. The downgrade reflects concerns over Netflix’s ability to retain subscribers in the face of increasing competition from free and ad-supported platforms like YouTube. This shift highlights a broader trend where traditional paid streaming services are challenged by alternative content consumption models, potentially affecting long-term revenue growth for companies such as Netflix.
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