BORMM Finance (Jackie Says) – Blog Installment #3 Ticker spotlight: NFLX (Netflix, Inc.)

Hello BORMM community! 🎬

Jackie here. I’m excited to kick off our first blog installment with a deep-dive into Netflix (NFLX) — a company with a compelling story, strong brand, and a fresh catalyst that might just make now an interesting window to invest. Let’s get into it.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🕰 A short history & background

Netflix, Inc. was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, originally as a DVD­ by

­mail rental business. en.wikipedia.org+1 Over time, Netflix pivoted into streaming, original content, global expansion and diversified media-business models. en.wikipedia.org+1

In the world of stocks, Netflix went public under ticker NFLX in 2002. The Motley Fool+1 From there, it grew rapidly as streaming became mainstream, carving out a leadership position.

On the stock-split front, Netflix has had two earlier splits:

• A 2-for-1 split in 2004. The Motley Fool+2macrotrends.net+2

• A 7-for-1 split in 2015 (effective July 15) when its share price had climbed significantly. Investing.com+1

• Historically, those splits helped improve liquidity and made the shares more accessible. Investopedia+1

In summary

: Netflix has transformed from a mail-rental startup to a global streaming and content‐behemoth. It has seen its business model evolve, take risks, and stake claim in entertainment’s next chapter.

🎯 Why we buy a share right now

At BORMM Finance, we believe in identifying companies with: strong fundamentals, future‐growth visibility, accessibility for new investors, and a meaningful catalyst. Netflix checks several of those boxes.

1. Growth momentum & market reach

Netflix has a global footprint, producing original content, expanding into new entertainment models (gaming, live sports, etc.), which sets the stage for revenue diversification. (Background from its corporate history above.)

2. Fresh accessibility via the stock split

Here’s a big one: Netflix recently announced a 10-for-1 stock split. Reuters+2marketwatch.com+2

• For every 1 share held on the record date (Nov 10 2025), shareholders will receive 9 additional shares. Reuters+1

• The post-split shares begin trading on a split-adjusted basis at the market open on Nov 17 2025. Reuters+1

• The stated rationale: lower the trading price to make shares more accessible to employees (in stock-option programs) and to retail investors. Business Insider+1

Why this matters: A lower per-share price (after split) means more flexibility for investors who don’t want to commit to a very high share-price purchase. It can broaden the investor base, potentially increase trading liquidity and market awareness. That creates a window of opportunity for new entrants.

3. Timing & market psychology

Splits often generate renewed interest in a stock — even though they don’t change the company’s fundamentals, they can act as a psychological trigger, drawing attention and sometimes extra buying. (Classic “stock split effect.”) Business Insider+1

Given Netflix’s notable position, this split may help usher in a wave of new investor interest — at a time when getting in at a “reasonably accessible” share price can matter.

4. Long-term vision

For us at BORMM Finance, the goal isn’t quick flips — it’s owning high-quality companies for the long haul. Netflix’s brand, content pipeline, global scale and adaptability (from DVDs to streaming to games to live sports) suggest this is more than a flash in the pan. If we believe Netflix can continue to execute and expand, getting in now means being part of that trajectory.

🧮 What to keep in mind (and our caution)

• A stock split is not a change in business value. While the number of shares increases, your ownership percentage doesn’t change. The split makes the share price lower but doesn’t change earnings or fundamentals. Business Insider+1

• Netflix’s valuation is still premium compared to many peers, so risk remains if growth slows or competition intensifies.

• Execution matters: global expansion, content investment, churn, cost controls — these will all determine whether Netflix can maintain its momentum.

• As always, any investment should be in line with our broader portfolio goals, risk tolerance and time-horizon (for you, Jacqueline, that likely means thinking in long-term planning contexts given your financial operations background).

🔍 BORMM Finance take-away

We recommend buying a share of NFLX now (or planning to buy shortly) for three key reasons:

1. Netflix is a proven leader with global scale and diversified entertainment assets.

2. The upcoming 10-for-1 stock split lowers the barrier to entry and opens the door for new investors.

3. The split could act as a catalyst for renewed attention — giving us a strong entry point in our long-term view.

If you buy in now, you’re positioning to ride Netflix’s next chapter — and you’ll own more shares for the same dollar investment post-split. That’s a powerful concept. (Of course, we’ll monitor company performance, industry dynamics and market conditions.)

Stay tuned for Blog Installment #2, where we’ll pull up Netflix’s recent earnings, subscriber trends, competitive landscape and what to watch for over the next 12 months.

Thanks for reading — and here’s to smart investing together.

— Jackie, BORMM Finance