Netflix NFLX has been a somewhat complicated story for some time now, with shares unable to find consistent stability. Shares have underperformed the S&P 500 over the last five years by a wide margin, gaining roughly 28% over the period compared to a nearly 78% gain for the S&P 500. Netflix's Volatile History An initial plunge several years back largely reflected Netflix's sharp post-pandemic slowdown, as subscriber growth stalled after streaming demand tapered off and investors reassessed its growth picture. Netflix shares made a remarkable recovery from the 2022 lows, jumping back on paid sharing, price increases, and its lower-priced advertising tier, which helped it regain the market's favor and set new all-time highs in 2025.
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