Morningstar suggests selling Netflix stock for tax-loss harvesting
What happened
On the October 12, 2026, episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Sarah Hansen and Dave Sekera discussed Netflix's stock performance. Sekera stated that Netflix is currently a 3-star-rated stock, with a fair value of $80 a share. He noted that the stock is at its lowest level in two years and suggested investors could capture tax losses if it trades lower.
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Why it matters
The discussion centers on Netflix's current valuation, which Sekera noted is trading at about a 12% discount from the fair value. The commentary suggests that investors might use falling share prices to offset capital gains for tax purposes.
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Who's involved
- Sarah HansenDiscussed Netflix stock performance on the podcast
- NetflixThe company whose stock valuation and performance was discussed
- Netflix, Inc.The formal corporate entity operating the Netflix brand
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Sarah Hansen
college basketball player (2010–2014) Florida Gulf Coast
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Netflix
American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service
Related events
- Morgan Stanley trimmed its price target for Netflix stock on October 17, 2026.
- Barclays, Goldman Sachs, and Needham lowered price targets or downgraded Netflix stock on October 22, 2026.
- Following a failed bid for Roku, Netflix is facing leadership turmoil, including the resignation of Reed Hastings and the appointment of a new Chairman.
- Netflix stock is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
- The series Shelf launches exclusively on Netflix and targets streaming audiences across the US.