Despite Excellent Capital Allocation Decisions, Netflix Seems Fairly Valued

  • Netflix's long-term capital allocation strategy—prioritizing organic growth, global content investment, and avoiding dilutive acquisitions—has driven exceptional shareholder returns. International expansion and local content production have fueled robust global revenue growth, with non-English titles now a significant part of total viewing hours. Management's discipline in limiting share dilution and focusing on buybacks has preserved shareholder value, with only modest dilution since the IPO.