Companies
Netflix
S&P 500Communication Services· USA

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Status-Quo-Player

Netflix

$103.16

+0.14%

Open $103.03·Prev $103.02

as of 13 Apr

STATUS-QUO-PLAYER

Power Core

Netflix's moat is the behavioral default status it holds in hundreds of millions of households, a habitual integration that creates switching costs without contracts, hardware lock-in, or technological barriers.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorCommunication Services

Direction of Movement

Upward on Advertising, Margins, and Live Content

ROC 200

-19.5%

Company Profile

Netflix, Inc. is a leading global streaming entertainment service provider. It offers a vast library of television series, documentaries, feature films, and original content accessible across a wide array of internet-connected devices, including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and game consoles. The company's primary purpose is to entertain subscribers worldwide through on-demand viewing, with content available in multiple languages and tailored recommendations powered by advanced algorithms. Netflix, Inc. produces and licenses programming across genres such as drama, comedy, thriller, and animation, impacting the media and entertainment industry profoundly. Notable features include tiered subscription plans offering ad-supported options, standard with ads, and premium ad-free experiences, along with initiatives like live events and gaming integration. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Netflix, Inc. has revolutionized content consumption by shifting from traditional DVD rentals to streaming dominance, serving over 280 million paid memberships globally and playing a pivotal role in the digital media market through innovative production and distribution strategies.

Sector

Communication Services

Industry

Entertainment

Employees

16,000

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