Netflix Surges 35.33% YTD with 17th-Ranked $2.47B Trading Volume on August 21

On August 21, 2025, Netflix (NFLX) closed at 1,206.21, down 0.63% for the day, with a trading volume of $2.47 billion, ranking 17th in market activity. The stock has surged 35.33% year-to-date, outperforming the broader Consumer Discretionary sector’s 9.3% average gain. Analysts highlight improved earnings outlooks, with Zacks’ consensus estimate for NFLX rising 2.9% over the past quarter, supporting its #1 (Strong Buy) Zacks Rank.

Within its Broadcast Radio and Television industry, Netflix leads with a year-to-date return of 36.2%, surpassing the group’s 27.6% average. The company’s strong earnings revisions and sector-relative performance position it as a key player in the Consumer Discretionary space. However, recent volatility underscores the need for caution, as the stock’s 52-week range (660.80–1,341.15) reflects significant price swings.

A backtested strategy of holding the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 6.98% CAGR but faced a 15.59% maximum drawdown. While Netflix’s inclusion in such a strategy aligns with its liquidity and performance, the mid-2023 downturn highlights inherent risks in volume-driven approaches, emphasizing the importance of diversified risk management.