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ERROR: type should be string, got "https://www.barrons.com/articles/netflix-stock-could-get-a-boost-from-the-return-of-hit-shows-51549396796\nNetflix Stock Could Get a Boost From the Return of Hit Shows\nTeresa Rivas\nFeb. 5, 2019 2:59 pm ET\nPhotograph by Rawpixel\nBinge watching isn’t just a good way to unwind and avoid the cold weather. It may also be a catalyst for Netflix (ticker: NFLX), Imperial Capital says.\nWhere we were: Netflix stock fell after the company reported earnings last month, although the shares have since recovered.\nWhere we’re headed: Imperial argues the return of popular shows bolsters the bull case for the stock.\nWhen the streaming service reported earnings in late January, investors’ response was anything but chill. Although it reported solid subscriber growth, its top-line results were light and its outlook disappointed investors. On top of that, some worried its price increase could backfire, allowing rivals like Amazon.com (AMZN) or Hulu to grab market share as the competitive landscape intensifies.\nHowever, the shares didn’t stay down for long. Netflix—which survived the 2018 rotation away from tech better than any of the other FAANG stocks—is also the best performing of the group in 2019. The stock has risen 33% year to date and earned plenty of analyst praise. After all, Netflix is at the forefront of how we consume media now.\nImperial Capital’s David Miller wants to add more fuel to the bull argument. He reiterated an Outperform rating and $463 price target on the shares Tuesday, nearly a third higher than the shares currently trade. He also boosted his revenue estimates for this year and next, and notes increased subscriber growth should more than offset higher marketing and technology expenses going forward.\nA good portion of his optimism about Netflix stems from its roster of hit original programming, with five big shows set to return in 2019.\nAt first blush, Netflix spending $11.9 billion on content this year might seem eye-watering, but Miller argues this will more than pay off in terms of growth. He expects we’ll see new seasons of blockbuster shows Orange is the New Black, 13 Reasons Why, Glow, The Crown, and Stranger Things this year (and that comes on top of the company’s success with Bird Box.) These are all “stalwart shows for the Netflix platform and...usually result in subscriber additions beyond guidance,” attracting new users and luring back those who may have let their subscriptions lapse, Miller says.\nNetflix has also cleverly geared these shows to appeal to multiple groups. Take Stranger Things, which stars and appeals to children, while its 1980s setting and soundtrack pull in adults. Or The Crown, which may be of interest to many of the more than two billion people who live in the ex-British commonwealth nations, and has seen nearly unanimous critical praise, helping validate its rumored high production costs.\nNetflix was up 1.1% to $355.34 in recent trading.\nMake the Connection\nShould Apple (AAPL) step in and buy Netflix?\nOr should investors be worried about Netflix’s debt?\nBinge watching isn’t just a good way to unwind and avoid the cold weather."