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Netflix Inc (NFLX) — closed signal from April 20, 2026

Partial Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on July 19, 2026 — -28.4% at the close.

Predicted vs. what happened

NFLX price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted

$94.00 – $98.00Entry zone — fair-value band

$96.35Published — price the day we called it

$109.84Target — the price the thesis aimed for

$97.60Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return

$68.95Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Partial

Reached 9% of the predicted growth at its peak, without hitting the target.

At window close

-28.4%

realized, from the publication price to the last close inside the window

Peak gain

+1.3%

peak, from the publication price — not a realized return

S&P 500, same window

+5.1%

SPY over the identical days, dividend-adjusted

Window close

$68.95

last close inside the window, ended July 19, 2026

Peak price

$97.60

peak on April 20, 2026 — not a realized return

Days to target

—

The thesis — published April 20, 2026

Predicted growth

+14%

over the measurement window

Target price

$109.84

the price the thesis aimed for

Entry zone

$94.00 – $98.00

the fair-value band we waited for

Price at publication

$96.35

published April 20, 2026

Confidence

70%

how strongly the data lined up

Timeframe

Short-term (0–3 months)

Netflix saw a sharp drop after headlines about board changes, but the underlying business story remains intact. Growth from the ad-supported tier and renewed buying by large funds keep revenue and earnings prospects intact. The recent selloff makes the short-term chart less of a momentum chase and creates a clearer, more constructive setup.

Primary drivers

Ad-supported tier expansion brings new ways to make money and reach more viewers
The recent price drop reset expectations and reduced crowded positions
Core streaming business still generates healthy earnings and subscriber value
Board headlines hurt sentiment but could fade as operational results matter more

How it played out

NFLX: the 14% thesis did not play out

Lyra published a short-term thesis at 96.35, expecting a 14% rise toward 109.84. The thesis pointed to expansion of the ad-supported tier, healthy earnings and subscriber value in the core streaming business, renewed buying by large funds, and a reset in expectations after the selloff and board headlines.

The price peaked at 97.60 on April 20, a gain of 1.3%. It never reached 109.84. By July 19, it had fallen to 68.95. The published thesis missed.

What happened during the window

On June 15, Netflix announced that it would post its second-quarter results on July 16. On July 16, the company published its shareholder letter and held its earnings interview.

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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