Over the last six months, shares of Netflix (NFLX 1.70%) have nearly tripled on the belief that the company is transforming itself into an original programming powerhouse. However, the world of original programming isn't exactly a wide open market. Despite this reality, sentiment appears have reached an extreme level of optimism. In this video, Fool contributor Steve Heller gives Netflix investors a wake-up call. Tune in below to hear his thoughts on the subject.
Netflix Investors Are Blindly Optimistic
By Steve Heller – May 13, 2013 at 5:00PM
NASDAQ: NFLX
Netflix
Market Cap
$464B
Today's Change
(-1.70%) $18.90
Current Price
$1094.69
Price as of October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
With shares continuing their upward march, it might be time for a reality check.
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