Netflix, Inc.

NFLX · Communication Services

About Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Netflix, Inc. is a Entertainment company operating in the Communication Services sector.

NFLX trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment

Key Statistics

Current Price
$93.38
Market Cap
$396.11B
52-Week High
$134.12
52-Week Low
$75.01
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment

$1,000 Invested in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

1 Year
$972
+-3%
3 Years
$3,077
+208%
5 Years
$1,781
+78%
10 Years
$9,542
+854%
Since IPO
$780,489
+77949%

How much would $1,000 invested in NFLX be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in NFLX 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) in 2025 would be worth $972 as of May 2026, representing a -2.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NFLX 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) in 2023 would be worth $3,077 as of May 2026, representing a +207.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NFLX 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) in 2021 would be worth $1,781 as of May 2026, representing a +78.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NFLX 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) in 2016 would be worth $9,542 as of May 2026, representing a +854.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NFLX at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) at IPO would be worth $780,489 as of May 2026, representing a +77948.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+3.61%
Positive Months
172
60% of 286
Negative Months
114
40% of 286
Data Period
23+ years
286 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 2013 (+78.5%)
Best month on avg: January (+14.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 2011 (-51.8%)
Worst month on avg: July (-0.9%)

Over the past 23+ years (286 months), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) has averaged a monthly return of +3.61% with a median return of +2.95%. The stock had 172 positive months (60%) and 114 negative months (40%). The best month in NFLX's history was January 2013 with a +78.5% return, while the worst was September 2011 at -51.8%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +14.7%), and July the weakest (-0.9%).

NFLX's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +191.0%, and the worst was 2011 at -59.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 24 years of trading history, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) has delivered an average annual return of +61.55% with a median return of +27.26%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +34.21%. The stock posted gains in 18 years (75%) and losses in 6 years (25%).

NFLX's best year was 2003 with a +396.73% gain, while the worst was 2011 at -60.56%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. NFLX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+61.55%
Best Year
2003 (+396.73%)
Worst Year
2011 (-60.56%)
Positive Years
18/24
Year Return Start End
2026 -0.41% $93.76 $93.38
2025 +5.19% $89.13 $93.76
2024 +83.07% $48.69 $89.13
2023 +65.11% $29.49 $48.69
2022 -51.05% $60.24 $29.49
2021 +11.41% $54.07 $60.24
2020 +67.11% $32.36 $54.07
2019 +20.89% $26.77 $32.36
2018 +39.44% $19.20 $26.77
2017 +55.06% $12.38 $19.20
2016 +8.24% $11.44 $12.38
2015 +134.38% $4.88 $11.44
2014 -7.21% $5.26 $4.88
2013 +297.63% $1.32 $5.26
2012 +33.63% $0.99 $1.32
2011 -60.56% $2.51 $0.99
2010 +218.93% $0.79 $2.51
2009 +84.31% $0.43 $0.79
2008 +12.28% $0.38 $0.43
2007 +2.94% $0.37 $0.38
2006 -4.43% $0.39 $0.37
2005 +119.46% $0.18 $0.39
2004 -54.91% $0.39 $0.18
2003 +396.73% $0.08 $0.39

Frequently Asked Questions: NFLX

What sector is NFLX in?

NFLX operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Entertainment industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.

How has NFLX performed historically?

Over 24 years of trading history, NFLX has posted gains in 18 years (75% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +396.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in NFLX?

You can invest in NFLX through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold NFLX.

Last updated: 3/24/2026