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Motley Fool Fuels Buy-the-Dip Frenzy as Netflix Hovers Near $92 Amid Buyback Boost

Netflix shares trade near $92, down 32% from 52-week highs of $134, sparking intense debate as Motley Fool and analysts tout the post-Q1 selloff as a generational buying opportunity. The stock plunged 10% after April 17 earnings revealed $12.25B revenue (+16.2% YoY) and $1.23 EPS but soft Q2 guidance (~13.5% growth), compounded by co-founder Reed Hastings' board exit; however, a $25B buyback on April 29 expanded capacity to $31.8B, bolstering bulls. Growth drivers like ads doubling to $3B, 325M subscribers, live sports (NFL, WWE), and gaming fuel optimism despite valuation concerns and competition.

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