Netflix shares have roughly doubled in the past year, setting a high bar for future growth as its market capitalization overtakes the valuations of rivals Disney, Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount Global combined.

Shares of Netflix ( NFLX 11.87%) charged sharply higher on Wednesday, surging as much as 14.9%. As of 10:58 a.m. ET, the stock was still up 11.1%. The catalyst that propelled the streaming pioneer higher was the company's financial results, which were much better than investors had anticipated.

How long can Netflix’s stock stay hot? With sports and advertising both cooking, one formerly neutral analyst now sees recent business momentum continuing for years.

Netflix is entering 2025 “firing on all cylinders” after adding 19 million subscribers in the fourth quarter and raising its subscription prices, JPMorgan analysts said.

Netflix stock (NFLX) surged, after the streaming service reported the highest-ever level of quarterly subscriber gains and said it plans to [raise U.S. prices](

A strong slate of recent original shows and live events is likely to have encouraged people to sign up for the streaming service.

Technically, the stock’s price is likely to drop back into a “normal” range around $930 over the next week of trading. From there, expect to see a consolidation that will lead to a robust trend towards a target price above $1,000.

Netflix added 19 million subscribers over the last quarter of 2024, vaulting the company to 302 million subscribers worldwide. Revenue jumped 16% over the final three months of 20