NFLX Stock Surges 30% With A 7-day Winning Spree On WBD Bid Withdrawal
Netflix (NFLX) – a streaming service providing TV shows, films, and mobile games. – hit a 7-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 30%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $96 Bil over the last 7 days and currently stands at $417 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 5.2% compared to 0.4% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Abandoned Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition
- Stock surged over 13% on Feb 27
- Received $2.8 billion breakup fee
- Impact: Sharp Relief Rally, Explosive Trading Volume
[2] JPMorgan Upgrade to Overweight
- Price target raised to $120
- Analyst cited strong organic growth
- Impact: Sustained Upward Momentum, Increased Investor Confidence
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is not much to fear in NFLX stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. But given its Very High valuation, the stock appears Relatively Expensive (For details, see Buy or Sell NFLX).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for NFLX stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | NFLX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 29.8% | 0.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 19.2% | -1.5% |
| 3M (63D) | -9.6% | 0.8% |
| YTD 2026 | 5.2% | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 5.2% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 83.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 65.1% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has NFLX behaved after prior drops? See NFLX Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 42 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 89 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 22 | 57 |
| 4D | 4 | 23 |
| 5D | 5 | 2 |
| 6D | 2 | 6 |
| 7D or more | 9 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 42 | 89 |
Key Financials for Netflix (NFLX)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $39.0 Bil | $45.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $10.4 Bil | $13.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $8.7 Bil | $11.0 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $11.5 Bil | $12.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.2 Bil | $3.0 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.5 Bil | $2.4 Bil |
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