Netflix Surges to Sixth Place in Trading Volume with $81.97 Billion Day

On April 17, 2025, Netflix's trading volume reached $81.97 billion, marking a 39.76% increase from the previous day, placing it sixth in the day's stock market rankings. The company's stock price rose by 1.19%.

Netflix reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, driving its shares higher in extended trading on Thursday. The streaming giant posted earnings per share (EPS) of $6.61, surpassing estimates of $5.73. Revenue grew 12.5% year-over-year to $10.54 billion, ahead of the consensus of $10.5 billion. This increase was attributed to membership growth and higher pricing.

Netflix has emerged stronger from the 2025 stock losses, gaining 4% since April 2 and 9% year-to-date. The company's stock jumped 4% post-earnings, beating Q1 expectations with strong revenue and advertising growth.

Netflix's first-quarter earnings report highlighted several content successes, including the limited series Adolescence, the English language film Back in Action, the French language film Ad Vitam, and the Mexican film Counterattack. For the second quarter, Netflix guided revenue of $11.04 billion, representing a 15.4% jump from the year-ago period, higher than the $10.96 billion expected. EPS was guided at $7.03, beating estimates of $6.22.

The company expects Q2 to benefit from a full quarter of recent price changes and continued growth in membership and advertising revenue. Netflix reiterated its 2025 guidance for revenue in the range of $43.5 billion to $44.5 billion, expressing optimism about its 2025 slate with a lineup that includes returning favorites, series finales, new discoveries, and unexpected surprises designed to thrill its members.