If you'd invested in Netflix (NFLX): performance and returns
Looking for Netflix's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Netflix have returned?
This calculator shows how much Netflix stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Netflix
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $801 | -20% |
| 3 years ago | $2,421 | +142% |
| 5 years ago | $1,320 | +32% |
| 10 years ago | $6,242 | +524% |
| since inception (2002) | $714,715 | +71371% |
Return by year (Netflix)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -24% | $762 (-24%) |
| 2025 | +5% | $801 (-20%) |
| 2024 | +83% | $1,466 (+47%) |
| 2023 | +65% | $2,421 (+142%) |
| 2022 | -51% | $1,185 (+19%) |
| 2021 | +11% | $1,320 (+32%) |
| 2020 | +67% | $2,207 (+121%) |
| 2019 | +21% | $2,668 (+167%) |
| 2018 | +39% | $3,720 (+272%) |
| 2017 | +55% | $5,767 (+477%) |
| 2016 | +8% | $6,242 (+524%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NFLX return?
$1,000 invested in Netflix 10 years ago would be worth $6,242 today, i.e. +20%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was NFLX's best/worst year?
Best year: 2024 (+83%). Worst year: 2022 (-51%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in NFLX since inception be worth?
Since 2002, $1,000 would have become $714,715 (+71371%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Netflix's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Netflix pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Netflix's average annual return (ROI)?
Netflix's return on investment is about +20%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.