Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $440 Calls Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 12 vs 7 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $440 Calls Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 12 @ $632.463 vs 7 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1040.82

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $460 Calls Sweep (9) near the Bid: 40 vs 1 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $460 Calls Sweep (9) near the Bid: 40 @ $614.878 vs 1 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1041.25

Netflix Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $890 Puts Sweep (16) near the Bid: 100 vs 48 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $890 Puts Sweep (16) near the Bid: 100 @ $94.151 vs 48 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1035.87

Netflix Option Alert: Apr 17 $1050 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 169 vs 1381 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] 

Netflix Option Alert: Apr 17 $1050 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 169 @ $53.45 vs 1381 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close [est] Ref=$1040.935

Netflix Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $1000 Puts at the Bid: 65 vs 122 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $1000 Puts at the Bid: 65 @ $92.4 vs 122 OI; Ref=$1058.335

Netflix Option Alert: Feb 28 $970 Calls at the Bid: 100 vs 324 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Feb 28 $970 Calls at the Bid: 100 @ $68.0 vs 324 OI; Ref=$1034.125

Netflix Option Alert: Apr 17 $1010 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 350 vs 1365 OI

Netflix Option Alert: Apr 17 $1010 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 350 @ $70.0 vs 1365 OI; Ref=$1033.2331

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JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $1150 to $1025.

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JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Netflix, Lowers Price Target to $1025

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has been identified as a promising investment option by an analyst, demonstrating resilience amid market volatility. 
What Happened: The streaming giant&#8217;s digital, consumer-facing business model and robust value proposition make it a strong contender even during a recession, <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4773216-netflix-one-of-the-only-fast-growing-tariff-shelters">according</a> to Seeking Alpha analyst YR Research. 
Netflix&#8217;s viewership saw a nearly 8% increase in Q1&#8217;25, indicating strong subscriber and revenue growth. Despite its premium trading, current consensus estimates seem conservative, leading to a $1,000 price target based on a 33x multiple on 2026 earnings, the analyst said.
The company&#8217;s growth is driven by its extensive original programming, superior digital platform, and a robust slate of licensed content. Netflix&#8217;s engagement and viewing figures have surpassed other paid streaming platforms, creating a cycle of content and subscriber growth that competitors find challenging to match.
Over the past decade, Netflix&#8217;s EPS has grown at an impressive&nbsp;41% CAGR, and the stock&nbsp;has returned over 1,300%. The company estimates that it has only captured 40% of the total addressable market, indicating significant growth potential.
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Netflix&#8217;s Q1-25 results showed a 7.6% Y/Y increase in Top 10 views, the fastest growth in the company&#8217;s tracking history. The company&#8217;s share of viewing, as measured by Nielsen,&nbsp;reached an all-time high of&nbsp;8.6% in January.
Why It Matters: Global markets have been on a rollercoaster ride due to President Donald <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44657800/trumps-tariffs-stir-global-markets-wall-street-loses-2-trillion-and-more-this-week-in-economics">Trump'</a><a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44657800/trumps-tariffs-stir-global-markets-wall-street-loses-2-trillion-and-more-this-week-in-economics">s new trade tariffs</a>. The U.S. markets faced a severe downturn as tensions between the U.S. and China escalated following the announcement of new tariffs by President Donald Trump, leading to S&amp;P 500 companies <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44655719/trump-tariffs-erode-5-trillion-in-market-cap-in-2-days-as-china-retaliates-jerome-powell-warns-of-inflation">losing $5 trillion</a> in value.
Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures plunged Sunday night, deepening last week's dramatic selloff as the Biden administration held firm on its aggressive new tariff agenda despite intensifying market backlash.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44659686/stock-futures-tank-dow-sheds-over-1000-points-as-white-house-remains-firm-on-tariffs-trump-says-sometimes-you-have-to-take-medicine">Dow futures sank 1,257 points</a>, or 3.26%, to 37,273, while the S&amp;P 500 futures dropped 190.50 points, or 3.73%, settling at 4,919.75. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 took the hardest hit, plunging 807.50 points, or 4.60%, to 16,731.50 at the time of writing.
The U.S. dollar also lost ground, with the Dollar Index slipping 0.23% to 102.79, reflecting growing investor unease as global trade tensions escalate.
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Shares of companies within the broader communication services sectors are trading lower as global markets continue to decline following President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)&nbsp;announced Thursday that it will offer new and existing customers a three-year price lock guarantee on all myPlan and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/verizon" rel="noreferrer noopener">myHome network plans</a>.
The deal builds on Verizon&#8217;s MyPlan and MyHome offerings, which allow customers to bundle streaming services, mobile phone service and home internet, including <a href="https://www.verizon.com/about/news/accelerating-customer-first-strategy-3-year-price-lock-and-free-phone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">devices</a>.
Verizon previously offered free phones for its premium subscriber plans.&nbsp;Now, it is offering a free phone to new and existing customers.
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The users will need to trade in an old Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), or Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google phone in any condition and be on a myPlan subscription.&nbsp;
Verizon Consumer CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath said the three-year price lock across mobile and home provides peace of mind and a free phone on every myPlan, gives customers even more value.
The company will also offer free satellite-based text messaging to any myPlan subscriber on qualifying devices.
However, the three-year guarantee does not encompass fees and taxes, implying Verizon can still raise the monthly bill through increased fees,  cut the monthly autopay discount, or persuade consumers to migrate to a pricier plan with the offer of a new phone, The Verge <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/642325/verizon-myplan-price-lock-three-years" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. 
Verizon and its peers&nbsp;AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) compete intensely for market share.
Since Sampath&nbsp;assumed charge in 2023, he has&nbsp;hiked prices&nbsp;and introduced flexible pricing plans to drive growth, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-03/verizon-offers-new-perks-to-woo-subscribers-in-tight-market?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. Verizon has also added bundles that include access to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36071567/verizon-unveils-groundbreaking-10-streaming-deal-netflix-max-join-forces" rel="noreferrer noopener">streaming services such</a> as Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
T-Mobile&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43582884/elon-musks-spacex-and-t-mobile-go-live-with-starlink-powered-satellite-to-cell-service-heres-how-much-it-will-cost" rel="noreferrer noopener">plans to charge&nbsp;customers</a> $10-$15 monthly for SpaceX&#8217;s Starlink-supported text and data services.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>ROKU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$74.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>307</td>
</tr>
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<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>241</td>
</tr>
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<td>VZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$37.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>177</td>
</tr>
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<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td>103</td>
<td>52</td>
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<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>318</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 197 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.6K, with a price of $945.0 per contract. There were 1830 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1445 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $580.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 1434 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1288 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 43 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 21 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $1420.0 per contract. There were 1994 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 307 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ASTS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 134 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 61 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $457.0 per contract. There were 2534 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 241 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 351 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 143 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.1K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 2070 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 177 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 652 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 6 contract(s) at a $850.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.9K, with a price of $12165.0 per contract. There were 103 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 805 day(s) on June 17, 2027. Parties traded 18 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $1785.0 per contract. There were 318 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris reiterates Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $1100 price target.

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Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has introduced a new <a target="_blank" href="https://about.netflix.com/en/news/the-netflix-tv-experience-just-got-more-multilingual" rel="noreferrer noopener">feature </a>on Wednesday aimed at enhancing the viewing experience for its global audience.
The streaming platform now enables users to choose from a complete list of available languages for any title when streaming on their TV.
This enhancement aligns Netflix's TV streaming capabilities with its mobile and web platforms, where users have already enjoyed a broad range of language options.
Given that non-English titles account for nearly a third of total viewership, this update is designed to improve accessibility and cater to a multilingual audience.
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Netflix offers an extensive collection of TV series and films in over 30 languages, featuring acclaimed titles such as Squid Game (Korea), Berlin (Spain), Lupin (France), and the Academy Award-winning All Quiet on the Western Front (Germany).
With the latest language selection feature, audiences worldwide can more easily access subtitles and dubbing.
Beyond entertainment, Netflix said many subscribers use the platform to improve their foreign language skills, aided by features such as customizable subtitles and the &#8220;Browse by Language&#8221; tool available on PC.
The new update further supports multilingual learning by allowing viewers to mix and match audio and subtitle languages.
Also, in order to boost local content production, the company, in February, said it is doubling down on its commitment to Mexico's audiovisual <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43878300/netflix-invests-1b-in-mexican-film-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">industry with a&nbsp;new $1 billion investment</a>.
J.P. Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth highlighted last week<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44462420/jp-morgan-cuts-netflix-price-forecast-but-predicts-32b-ad-revenue-surge-in-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener"> that Netflix is resilient </a>against macroeconomic pressures due to its strong user engagement, averaging roughly two hours per household daily, as well as its cost-effectiveness and rich content offering.
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After last year's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42711504/lebron-james-vs-nfl-nba-star-says-christmas-is-our-day-2024-ratings-paint-a-different-picture"> two streaming exclusive </a>NFL games on Christmas Day, the league is doubling down and adding a third for media right partner Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
What Happened: With the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43608426/super-bowl-lix-rematch-again-sportsbooks-list-eagles-chiefs-as-top-favorites-for-super-bowl-lx"> 2025 NFL season</a> only months away, fans won't get a peek at their teams&#8217; schedules for at least another month.
Fans have come to expect three NFL games on Christmas Day, which this year falls on a Thursday. That may explain why Amazon is getting a game this year, as it currently holds the media rights to "Thursday Night Football."
As reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/nfl-christmas-2025-streaming-amazon-prime-video-netflix-1236354032/">Variety</a>, the NFL will air three different games on Christmas Day, with Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) having two and Amazon one.
This could be considered a win for both Netflix and Amazon, given that they will likely have large audiences on the holiday. Netflix signed a three-year deal with the NFL that guaranteed two Christmas Day games in 2024 and at least one Christmas Day game in 2025 and 2026. Landing two games in back-to-back is a big win for the streaming giant.
Amazon has secured Thursday Night Football rights, streamed an exclusive NFL Playoffs game and landed the rights to the Black Friday game in the last two seasons to offset the traditional Thanksgiving Day games, which already have media partners.
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Why It's Important: Netflix averaged 24 million viewers for its two Christmas Day 2024 games with 65 million Americans watching at least a portion of one of its two games during the game.
Reports say that Netflix <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43816739/netflix-wants-more-nfl-games-after-christmas-day-success-could-league-create-bidding-war-with-cbs-fox">could be interested </a>in additional NFL games, with the league having the potential to opt out of several media deals and renegotiate packages soon.
Netflix broke records with its Christmas Day games, which may have come at the expense of the NBA games that traditionally air on Christmas Day.
After the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day 2024, NBA star LeBron James declared the holiday as belonging to the NBA.
&#8220;I love the NFL. I love the NFL. But Christmas is our day,&#8221; James said.
The NBA aired five games on Christmas in 2024 with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) having rights across its ABC and ESPN channels alongside streaming on Disney+ and ESPN+.
NBA Christmas Day games averaged 5.25 million viewers in 2024, up 84% year over year. The teams involved may have helped the viewership, and all five games were available on ABC, while only two were the previous year.
This figure is the highest for the NBA on the holiday in five years. The Lakers and Warriors game averaged 7.76 million viewers, ranking as the NBA&#8217;s most-watched Christmas Day game since 2019.
NBA rights will be split between Disney, Comcast Corporation and Amazon beginning with the 2025-2026 season.
Given the success, the NFL is likely to keep running Christmas Day games, which could spell trouble for the NBA, Disney, or whoever has the rights to the 2025 Christmas Day games.
Price Action: Netflix stock trades at $932.12 versus a 52-week trading range of $542.01 to $1,064.50. Netflix stock is up 5.1% year-to-date in 2025 and up 51.8% over the last year.
Amazon stock trades at $195.56 versus a 52-week trading range of $151.61 to $242.52. Amazon stock is down 11.2% year-to-date in 2025 and up 8.3% over the last year.
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Netflix's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NYSE">NFLX</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.34% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.14 million shares sold short, which is 1.92% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.39 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Netflix Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743615926_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Netflix has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Netflix's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Netflix's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.97%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Netflix?

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Netflix. Our analysis of options history for Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) revealed 32 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 43% of traders were bullish, while 43% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 10 were puts, with a value of $999,858, and 22 were calls, valued at $1,844,549.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $350.0 to $1220.0 for Netflix during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Netflix's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Netflix's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $350.0 to $1220.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Netflix Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743516160_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$7.32</td>
<td>$745.00</td>
<td>$603.9K</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">825</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$28.55</td>
<td>$26.15</td>
<td>$28.55</td>
<td>$925.00</td>
<td>$370.2K</td>
<td align="right">251</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$333.7</td>
<td>$329.0</td>
<td>$333.7</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$200.2K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$29.35</td>
<td>$27.8</td>
<td>$27.8</td>
<td>$925.00</td>
<td>$177.9K</td>
<td align="right">251</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$335.35</td>
<td>$329.0</td>
<td>$333.7</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$166.8K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Netflix, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Netflix's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 261,268, with NFLX's price down by -0.23%, positioned at $930.36.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 16 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Netflix</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $1100.0.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from MoffettNathanson has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $1100. 
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Since its release on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) on March 13, "Adolescence" has been one of the most-watched series on the streaming platform, adding to the potential strong lineup <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43700767/netflix-stock-attractive-at-all-time-highs-for-analyst-virtuous-circle-of-strong-subscriber-growth-more-revenue-and-growing-profit">of 2025 content.</a>
Billionaire Elon Musk shared a theory about the series, which has the show's co-writer clapping back at his allegations.
What Happened: Netflix<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43114866/netflix-q4-earnings-record-subscribers-nfl-squid-game-push-past-highest-expectations"> ended the fourth quarter</a> with 301.63 million paid subscribers. The streaming giant could add to that figure throughout 2025 with many highly anticipated series coming back.
Adding to the 2025 early hype is "Adolescence."
While the series has drawn plenty of support, one social media user accused the series of "anti-white propaganda."
"Netflix has a show called Adolescence that's about a British knife killer who stabbed a girl to death on a bus and it's based on real-life cases such as the Southport murderer. So guess what. They race swapped the actual killer from a black man/migrant to a white boy and the story has it so he was radicalized online by the red pill movement. Just the absolute state of anti-white propaganda," journalist Ian Miles Cheong <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1902586606575313345">tweeted</a>.
The tweet drew the attention of Musk, who replied, "Wow."
Another X user was quick to point out some false items in Cheong's tweet, including that the series was written and filming began before Southport happened.
Jack Thorne, who co-wrote "Adolescence," is now speaking out to clear the air. Thorne said on a podcast that "nothing could be further from the truth" when discussing the race-swapping allegations, as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/adolescence-writer-rejects-race-swap-theory-elon-musk-1236352337/">Variety</a>.
"There is no part of this that's based on a true story, not one single part," Thorne said.
The series co-writer said having a white boy in the series isn't about making a point about race.
"We're not making a point about race with this. We are making a point about masculinity. We're trying to get inside a problem. We're not saying this is one thing or another, we're saying that this is about boys."
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 Why It's Important: The series drew 24.3 million views in its first week on Netflix and an additional 42 million views in its second week, ranking first among English-language shows each week.
On <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31806037/">IMDb</a>, the series ranks number one in popularity and has an 8.3 rating out of 10. The series also has top <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/adolescence">ratings </a>on Rotten Tomatoes, with a critic rating of 99% and an audience score of 73%.
Musk's amplification of the anti-white propaganda post could keep some people from watching the series, which may be bad for Netflix.
The response from the show's co-writer is another example of how dangerous posts on social media can be in getting others to believe something just because another person said it was true.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Netflix. Our analysis of options history for Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) revealed 38 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 21% of traders were bullish, while 60% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 10 were puts, with a value of $1,665,690, and 28 were calls, valued at $1,371,400.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $600.0 to $1200.0 for Netflix during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Netflix's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Netflix's whale activity within a strike price range from $600.0 to $1200.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Netflix 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743174054_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$780.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td align="right">183</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$86.0</td>
<td>$84.75</td>
<td>$86.0</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$240.8K</td>
<td align="right">643</td>
<td>53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$52.55</td>
<td>$50.7</td>
<td>$51.57</td>
<td>$970.00</td>
<td>$108.3K</td>
<td align="right">398</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$71.35</td>
<td>$65.35</td>
<td>$69.65</td>
<td>$945.00</td>
<td>$97.5K</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$47.7</td>
<td>$47.7</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$95.4K</td>
<td align="right">215</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
In light of the recent options history for Netflix, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Netflix</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 936,438, the price of NFLX is down -2.33% at $953.97. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Netflix</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1100.0.
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from MoffettNathanson upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $1100. 
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RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams, on Feb. 20, maintained Vertex Pharmaceuticals with a Sector Perform rating and raised the price target from<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRTX/analyst-ratings"> $407 to $408</a>.
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Supporting his view, MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson, on March 17, upgraded Netflix from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $850 to $1100.
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More media companies and legacy linear network owners are launching streaming platforms, adding to the market more options for consumers than ever, which could mean a high monthly bill when it comes<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming"> to streaming costs.</a>
A new survey finds that consumers are tired of spending so much and could consider canceling plans as more plan prices going up.
What Happened: As Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) pushes to add more subscribers to its already record increase in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43114866/netflix-q4-earnings-record-subscribers-nfl-squid-game-push-past-highest-expectations">the fourth quarter</a>, the company could face pressure from consumers considering lowering the amount they're spending on streaming platforms monthly.
A new Deloitte report says consumers spend an average of $69 per month on streaming, up 13% year-over-year from the same report last year. Consumers subscribe to an average of four streaming platforms each month, as reported by Variety.
The bad news for streamers is that 47% of consumers surveyed said they pay too much for the streaming platforms they have. Forty-one percent said that the content on streaming platforms isn't worth the price, up five percentage points from 36% in last year's report.
The survey found that cable or satellite TV customers spend $125 per month, more than streaming customers.
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Why It's Important: Streaming platforms could face pressure to keep customers as more platforms launch and as consumers look to cut costs.
The survey found that 60% of consumers said they would cancel their service if their favorite streamer raised prices by $5 per month.
More than half of consumers who subscribe to streaming platforms (54%) said they have at least one ad-supported tier, which could be to cut costs. This was up from 46% with at least one ad-supported tier last year.
Netflix and Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) have ad-supported plans and used this avenue as a way to lower churn and get consumers subscribed at lower price points and offset the subscription revenue with advertising revenue.
Price Matters: Survey respondents say $14 is the right spot for ad-free streaming platforms and $10 is the right price for ad-supported services. Platforms that price above these ranges could face consumer losses.
Netflix raised prices in January with its ad-free plan now costing $17.99 per month. The streaming leader continues to add to its content with live sports rights and events, which could help keep people subscribed all year long and justify one of the higher prices in the market.
What&#8217;s Next: Upcoming quarterly reports from media companies could be key for investors to see if the survey results hold true and people are cancelling plans. Thirty-nine percent of consumers in the survey said they canceled at least one streaming platform plan in the last six months.
AppleTV+, a streaming plan from Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), currently only offers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/03/44336535/apple-stock-could-get-ted-lasso-boost-hit-soccer-comedy-set-for-fourth-season">an ad-free plan</a>. The platform, which has a smaller content library than rivals, has an ad-supported plan reportedly in the works. Based on this survey, the sooner that platform launches, the quicker Apple could boost its subscriber count.
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>695</td>
<td>663</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>553</td>
<td>287</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SATS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $630.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 1449 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7088 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 87 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 38 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 5485 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1987 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $980.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $772.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1297 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $379.0 per contract. There were 695 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 663 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 297 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 9574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 661 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $6250.0 per contract. There were 553 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 287 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 1882 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 213 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CCOI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCOI#NASDAQ">CCOI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 115 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 162 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SATS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 52 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 73 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 73 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RDDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 450 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $3018.0 per contract. There were 12 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Technology companies using a subscription-based business model are more likely to weather economic uncertainty amid the ongoing big-tech selloff, according to CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer. The charts of both Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) showcase a bullish trend based on the <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
What Happened: Chartist Bob Lang&#8216;s analysis, reviewed by Cramer, indicates positive outlooks for Spotify and Netflix, with potential for Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>). Cramer highlights their subscription models&#8217; resilience amidst macroeconomic uncertainty.
"If I were to do this, I would buy common stock Spotify, I would buy common stock Netflix, and I would buy calls on Roku – that way I cut off my downside," said Cramer on his Mad Money <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/24/jim-cramer-chart-shows-how-netflix-spotify-can-weather-uncertainty.html">show</a> on Monday.
Why It Matters: Here&#8217;s an analysis of Netflix and Spotify&#8217;s daily charts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Netflix</h3>
Netflix was higher by 9.62% on a year-to-date basis, outperforming many tech peers, highlighted Cramer. He says that its daily charts reveal a recent rebound with high volume and the MACD exhibits a bullish crossover, a significant positive signal.
According to the data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>, NFLX&#8217;s share price of $971.99 apiece as of Monday&#8217;s close was trading above its short and long-term trading averages, whereas its relative strength index of 54 was in the neutral zone.
However, the momentum indicator MACD indicates that the stock is in a bearish trend as the score of its MACD line was -2.52, showing that its 12-period exponential moving average is below the 26-period EMA.
However, the histogram has a positive number of 6.14, meaning that the MACD line is rising and getting closer to the signal line. This is a bullish sign within a bearish trend. It shows that the bearish momentum is decreasing.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073428/Netflix-tech-chart-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-840280" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073428/Netflix-tech-chart-1024x576.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073428/Netflix-tech-chart-300x169.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073428/Netflix-tech-chart-768x432.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073428/Netflix-tech-chart-1536x864.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073428/Netflix-tech-chart.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings indicate robust price trends across short, medium, and long-term periods. Momentum is exceptionally strong, ranking in the 93.35th percentile, and growth, based on historical earnings and revenue, is also solid at the 70.04th percentile. Further valuation and fundamental <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/NFLX">details are available here</a>.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/NFLX"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="805" height="133" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073511/NFLXs-Edge-Rankings.png" alt="" class="wp-image-840282" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073511/NFLXs-Edge-Rankings.png 805w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073511/NFLXs-Edge-Rankings-300x50.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073511/NFLXs-Edge-Rankings-768x127.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px" /></a></figure>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spotify</h3>
Cramer said that Spotify, which has gained 32.09% in 2025 is benefiting from the growing popularity of music streaming. He also highlighted that its MACD is positive with a sticky business model.
SPOT&#8217;s share price was also above its eight-, 20-, 50- and 200-day daily moving averages, signaling a bullish trend. Its RSI stood at a neutral value of 57.19.
Similarly, its MACD indicator showcased a bullish trend as the MACD line was positive at 4.48, indicating that its 12-period EMA was above the 26-period EMA.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073324/spotify-tech-chart-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-840278" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073324/spotify-tech-chart-1024x576.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073324/spotify-tech-chart-300x169.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073324/spotify-tech-chart-768x432.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073324/spotify-tech-chart-1536x864.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073324/spotify-tech-chart.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings for Spotify also show a strong price trend in the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was sturdy at 97.23th percentile. However, its other rankings were at concerning levels, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/SPOT">click here to learn more about them</a>.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/SPOT"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="811" height="136" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073135/SPOTs-Edge-Rankings.png" alt="" class="wp-image-840274" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073135/SPOTs-Edge-Rankings.png 811w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073135/SPOTs-Edge-Rankings-300x50.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25073135/SPOTs-Edge-Rankings-768x129.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px" /></a></figure>
Price Action: NFLX was below the flatline by 0.047% in premarket trading on Tuesday, whereas SPOT was down 0.12%.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.10% to $574.62, while the QQQ advanced 0.043% to $490.87, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
03:08 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$440.00	Jun 18, 2026	434	0	12	0	7	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
03:08 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$460.00	Jun 18, 2026	434	30	40	3000	1	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:32 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$890.00	Dec 18, 2026	617	0	100	0	48	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:18 AMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$1050.00	Apr 17, 2025	7	436	169	32	1381	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:19 PMFeb 14, 2025	PUT	$1000.00	Jan 16, 2026	281	72	65	59	122	TRADE	BULLISH
11:31 AMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$970.00	Feb 28, 2025	-41	102	100	31	324	TRADE	BEARISH
09:43 AMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$1010.00	Apr 17, 2025	7	705	350	52	1365	SWEEP	BULLISH