When the company's third-quarter 2024 results were released after the market closed on Thursday, investors liked what they saw, and shares jumped 11% on Friday. After Friday's stock pop, Netflix shares ended the trading week at $763.

Netflix continues to deliver strong growth across the board, adding 5.1 million subscribers in the quarter, or 35.6 million over the last four quarters. That drove revenue up 15% in the quarter to $9.83 billion, which edged past estimates of $9.78 billion.

Netflix last week reported that its subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer, a sign the huge gains from the video-streaming service’s crackdown on freeloading viewers is tapering off.

Netflix's Q3 numbers were great, with top-line revenue up almost 17% year over year. Other streamers are finding it difficult to turn a profit while Netflix is netting billions. Its ad-supported tier is helping turbocharge growth.

Netflix NFLX has once again proven its mettle in the streaming wars, delivering a stellar third-quarter 2024 performance that cements its position as the industry leader. The company's impressive earnings beat and raised guidance make it a compelling case for investors looking to capitalize on the growing digital entertainment market.

Netflix's valuation is lofty with a P/E ratio of ~35, requiring future growth. Current FCF yield of 2% is insufficient to justify this valuation. Revenue growth is slowing, with $9.8 billion in the recent quarter and net income volatile,