Wells Fargo Downgrades Netflix; Shares Drop Amid Bleak Outlook

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Wells Fargo downgrades Netflix, sending shares lower and signaling bleak recovery prospects—CNBC’s Julia Boorstin explains why the streamer faces its worst year since 2022.

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Wells Fargo downgraded Netflix and the stock fell, a moment CNBC's Julia Boorstin framed as evidence the streamer may be headed for its worst year since 2022. It matters because the call forces a choice between two stubborn facts: Netflix is still growing and earning more, yet market sentiment has turned sharply negative. For investors, the clip crystallizes that strong fundamentals do not prevent short-term pain, so the question becomes whether this is a buying opportunity or the start of deeper selling.