Momentum Investing Overview - Momentum investing focuses on following a stock's recent trend, aiming to buy high and sell even higher by capitalizing on established price trends [1] - The Zacks Momentum Style Score helps identify momentum stocks by evaluating key metrics like price change and earnings estimate revisions [2][3] Netflix (NFLX) Momentum Analysis - Netflix currently has a Momentum Style Score of B and a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating strong potential for market outperformance [3][4] - NFLX shares have risen 13.92% over the past week, significantly outperforming the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry's 2.09% gain [6] - Over the past quarter, NFLX shares have increased 25.37%, and over the past year, they have gained 73.4%, far exceeding the S&P 500's 3.85% and 24.08% gains, respectively [7] - NFLX's 20-day average trading volume is 4,143,005 shares, with rising stock prices and above-average volume signaling bullish momentum [8] Earnings Estimate Revisions - Over the past two months, 12 earnings estimates for NFLX have been revised higher for the full year, with no downward revisions, boosting the consensus estimate from $23.64 to $24.58 [10] - For the next fiscal year, 9 estimates have been revised upwards, with no downward revisions, further supporting NFLX's positive momentum [10] Conclusion - Netflix's strong momentum, supported by price performance, trading volume, and upward earnings estimate revisions, makes it a promising momentum pick [11][12]

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Despite the choppy start to the year, fourth-quarter earnings season has been encouraging for investors and companies alike. A Wall Street Journal report indicates the average S&P 500 Index (SPX) stock has swung by around 5.5% after reporting results—well above the roughly 3.9% move up or down anticipated by derivatives traders. The upbeat reports are a beacon of stability amid a very anxious time for Wall Street.Over 90% of S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report earnings after President Trump's inaugura ...

It can be difficult to find great stocks. After all, there are more than 4,000 public companies listed on just the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq.But occasionally, you come across a stock that is simply too good to ignore.Netflix (NFLX 0.09%) is hardly an unknown stock. Yet, its familiarity can work against it by obscuring its excellent performance. Case in point: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos just delivered an outstanding report that should remind everyone of what a juggernaut Netflix has become. Her ...

Great earnings push Netflix to new all-time highs. With the leading streamer and the market at high valuations, what should investors expect over the next few years?In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jim Gillies and host Dylan Lewis discuss:Netflix's record subscriber additions and new all-time highs, and how price increases feed into its advertising plans.The market's Shiller PE ratio as the Trump administration takes over, and how high valuations affect expectations around returns.What updates from Inte ...

Market Performance and FAANG Stocks - The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite rose by 13%, 23%, and 29% respectively in 2024, with all three indexes hitting multiple record-closing highs [1] - FAANG stocks, including Netflix, have significantly outperformed the S&P 500 over the trailing 10-year period, driven by first-mover and sustainable competitive advantages [2] - Netflix has been a key driver of the S&P 500's performance in early 2025 [3] Netflix's Stock and Financial Performance - Netflix's stock reached an all-time intra-day high of $999 per share, up nearly 10% for the year, 79% over the trailing year, and close to a 1,500% gain over the trailing decade [4] - The company added 18.91 million global streaming subscribers in Q4 2024, significantly higher than the 2 million to 13 million range seen since early 2023 [5] - Netflix's ad-supported tier has attracted 70 million paying subscribers since its introduction in November 2022, resolving the subscriber growth slowdown experienced in 2022 [7] Netflix's Strategic Initiatives - Netflix's original content, including top shows like Squid Game, Wednesday, and Stranger Things, has driven viewership and subscriber retention [6] - The company's crackdown on password sharing has boosted subscriber growth and supported the rapid expansion of its ad-supported tier [8] - Netflix has increased the price of its ad-based tier by $1 to $7.99, and its ad-free and premium plans by $2.50 and $2 to $17.99 and $24.99 respectively, leveraging its pricing power [9] Stock Split Opportunity - Netflix's board missed an opportunity to announce a stock split, which could have made shares more affordable for retail investors [12] - Historically, companies that undertake stock splits have averaged a 25.4% return in the 12 months following the announcement, compared to the S&P 500's 11.9% return [14] - A stock split could attract retail investors, as only 18% of Netflix's shares are owned by non-institutional investors, likely due to the high share price of nearly $978 [16] Valuation and Market Context - Netflix is trading at 11 times its trailing-12-month sales, a level that has historically preceded significant share price declines [18] - The S&P 500's Shiller P/E ratio is at its third-highest reading (nearly 39) during a continuous bull market, indicating a historically pricey stock market [17] - Despite its premium valuation, a stock split could make Netflix's stock more attractive to investors, given the historical outperformance of split stocks [19]

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