Analysts remain broadly optimistic about Netflix, advising clients to purchase shares following a decline in the stock price after the streaming platform's latest earnings report.

The entertainment company reported first-quarter revenue of $12.25 billion, which, according to data from London Stock Exchange Group, surpassed the consensus analyst estimate of $12.18 billion. This also represents a 16% increase from the $10.54 billion reported in the same period last year. However, the reported earnings per share were not directly comparable to the consensus estimate of 76 cents.

Nonetheless, Netflix provided a lackluster performance outlook for the current quarter, disappointing investors. The company's leadership also announced that co-founder and Chairman Reed Hastings will be stepping down, raising questions about Netflix's future direction—concerns that were further amplified after the company decided against acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery.

The stock fell more than 9% in early trading on Friday, positioning it for its worst single-day performance since last October.