NFLX monthly performance report
Check NFLX's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
NFLX monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Netflix (NFLX) closed September 2026 at $71.79, down 11.43% for the month and −40.56% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NFLX is −23.43%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −16.36% versus its 200-day moving average ($85.83), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NFLX has outperformed the S&P 500 by +10.33%, with a relative strength index reading of 106.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Netflix ended September 2026 at $71.79, posting a monthly return of −11.43%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −10.73%.
The current quarter stands at +0.55% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −16.36% versus the 200-day moving average ($85.83).
Year-to-date, NFLX is −23.43% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −35.13%. The stock is currently −42.50% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −49.52%.
| Period | NFLX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −4.67% | −0.12% | −4.55% |
| 1 Week | −7.25% | −0.34% | −6.91% |
| 1 Month | −11.43% | −0.70% | −10.73% |
| 3 Months | −6.72% | +2.80% | −9.52% |
| 6 Months | −24.59% | +13.85% | −38.44% |
| YTD | −23.43% | +11.70% | −35.13% |
| 12 Months | −40.56% | +15.01% | −55.58% |
| 3 Years | +82.02% | +71.69% | +10.33% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2025 | +21.36% |
| #2 | Nov 2024 | +17.30% |
| #3 | May 2024 | +16.53% |
| #4 | Jan 2024 | +15.86% |
| #5 | Feb 2026 | +15.27% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −17.00% |
| #2 | Jul 2025 | −13.42% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | −12.94% |
| #4 | Dec 2025 | −12.85% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −11.43% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +43.60% |
| Q3 2025 | −10.47% |
| Q4 2025 | −21.79% |
| Q1 2026 | +2.55% |
| Q2 2026 | −25.74% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +0.55% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +65.11% |
| 2024 | +83.06% |
| 2025 | +5.19% |
| 2026 | −23.43% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $124.86 (2025-10-21) |
| 52-Week Low | $65.10 (2026-07-17) |
| Current Price | $71.79 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $85.83 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −16.36% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −49.52% (2026-07-20) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −42.50% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 106 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +10.33% |
| RS Peak | 243.8 (Jun 2025) |
| RS Trough | 90.5 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NFLX's return for this report period?
NFLX returned −11.43% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has NFLX outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NFLX: −23.43% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is NFLX's 12-month return?
−40.56% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NFLX above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −16.36% versus 200DMA ($85.83).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−49.52% on 2026-07-20.