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](

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.

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.

Shares of Netflix rose 13% in afterhours trading as investors cheered the company's first U.S. price hike since 2023. The streaming service's move aims to capitalize on surging demand and sharp subscriber gains in the fourth quarter.

Analysts were bullish on Netflix stock ahead of its earnings beat, but what is Wall Street saying now? We take a closer look.

Many of the record 19 million subscribers Netflix added in the final three months of 2024 are choosing to watch hit series like Squid Game, Bridgerton, and Nobody Wants This through the company’s cheaper,

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.

What Happened? Shares of streaming video giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) jumped 15.4% in the pre-market session after the company reported impressive fourth-quarter results, which blew past analysts' global streaming paid memberships expectations,

Jon Smith runs over why the Netflix share price has rocketed higher and explains why he's optimistic about the direction of travel from here. The post Why the Netflix share price surged 14% after the market closed appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.