Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

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Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is down 12.5% since the beginning of the year. At $82 per share, NFLX is trading 38.9% below its 52-week high of $134. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NFLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,677.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) has returned -12.54% so far this year and -31.87% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NFLX has achieved an annualized return of 24.22%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.24% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 23, 2002, NFLX's average daily return is +0.17%, while the average monthly return is +3.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.7 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jan 2013 with a return of +78.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -51.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, NFLX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 24, 2013 with a return of +42.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2004 at -40.9%.

Netflix, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 38.30%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 23, 2002.

• This stock captured 172.46% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 67.66% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

NFLX ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Netflix, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Netflix, Inc. was 81.99%, occurring on Sep 25, 2012. Recovery took 239 trading sessions.

The current Netflix, Inc. drawdown is 38.77%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Netflix, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Netflix, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Entertainment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.