This Monster Streaming Stock Has Quietly Crushed Netflix in 2025. Could a Stock Split Be on the Horizon?
Streaming stocks have crushed the market this year, and one name in particular has blown Netflix out of the water.
By now, my hunch is that you've caught on to some of the major things influencing the stock market this year. As a refresher, mixed economic data, uncertainty surrounding policies from the Federal Reserve, and of course President Donald Trump's tariff agenda have combined to make a series of clouds shading what direction the markets might move next.
But even amid all of this uncertainty, some industries have proven resilient throughout the year. Within the broader technology sector -- which itself has had a tough year so far -- the communication services industry has held up relatively well. If you're unfamiliar with communication services, these are businesses that touch areas such as advertising, entertainment, and internet content consumption.
When you think about these categories, my guess is your mind rushes straight to Netflix -- and for good reason. As of the closing bell on June 5, shares of Netflix have gained 40% so far this year. That absolutely crushes the breakeven returns of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.
