Netflix's Ad Revenue Surges to $1.5 Billion: Is This the Best Stock to Buy Today With $2,000?

When Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) gave investors its latest financial update, there weren't really any surprises. The headline metrics, revenue and diluted earnings per share, were up strong double-digit percentages year over year in the fourth quarter (ended Dec. 31). The business has continued to operate at a very high level in recent years. But Netflix looks different from its old self. It's now collecting a sizable amount of ad revenue, which surged more than 150% to over $1.5 billion in 2025. Does this tren ...