Considering investing in streaming stocks? While the best streaming stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some streaming stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the online streaming sector. Keep reading to learn more about streaming stocks and how to start investing.
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the online streaming industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.
| Best stock | 1-year return | Market cap | Exchange | Volume | Buy on Questrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix (NFLX.US) | -93.76% | $309 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 28,784,866 | Buy now |
| Walt Disney Company (DIS.US) | -7.26% | $176.7 billion (USD) | NYSE | 13,701,981 | Buy now |
| Paramount Skydance Corporation Class B Common Stock (PSKY.US) | (data unavailable) | $9.8 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | (data unavailable) | Buy now |
| N/A (GOOGL.US) | 82.04% | (data unavailable) | N/A | 24,988,687 | Buy now |
| Amazon-com (AMZN.US) | 22.02% | $2.9 trillion (USD) | NASDAQ | 27,906,615 | Buy now |
| iQIYI (IQ.US) | -30.27% | $1.2 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 3,934,681 | Buy now |
| Comcast (CMCSA.US) | -20.52% | $85 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 24,365,763 | Buy now |
| Spotify Technology (SPOT.US) | -30.82% | $97.7 billion (USD) | NYSE | 1,261,623 | Buy now |
| Apple (AAPL.US) | (data unavailable) | $4.5 trillion (USD) | NASDAQ | 45,392,526 | Buy now |
| Roku (ROKU.US) | 80.57% | $21.5 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 3,837,000 | Buy now |
The online streaming industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering streaming stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.
Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.
A lot of factors go into picking the best streaming stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong streaming stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.
That said, we rounded up this list of popular streaming stocks in or related to the online streaming industry to help narrow down your options:
Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some streaming stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.
We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each streaming stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.
Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services worldwide. The company offers television (TV) series, documentaries, feature films, games, and live programming across various genres and languages.
It also provides members the ability to receive streaming content through a host of internet-connected devices, including TVs, digital video players, TV set-top boxes, and mobile devices.
| Closing stock price | $73.69 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $309 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $23.8 billion |
| Profit margin | 28.22% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $48.4 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $3.21 |
| 52-week stock price range | $65.08 – $126.71 |
The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company in Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences.
The company produces and distributes film and television content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners.
| Closing stock price | $104.68 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $176.7 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $36.1 billion |
| Profit margin | 11.54% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $97.3 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $6.48 |
| 52-week stock price range | $91.49 – $118.07 |
Paramount Skydance Corporation operates as a media and entertainment company worldwide. It operates in three segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media.
The company operates CBS Television Network, a domestic broadcast television network; CBS Stations, a television station; international free-to-air networks comprising Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, and Chilevisión; and domestic premium and basic cable networks, such as Nickelodeon, MTV, CMT, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, Paramount Network, The Smithsonian Channel, BET Media Group, CBS Sports Network, and international extensions of these brands.
| Market Capitalization | $9.8 billion |
|---|---|
| Gross profit (TTM) | $9.7 billion |
| Profit margin | -2.13% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $29.1 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.02 |
| 52-week stock price range | $7.62 – $20.57 |
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| Closing stock price | N/A357.75 |
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Amazon.com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
It also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle, fire tablets, fire TVs, echo, ring, blink, and eero; and develops and produces media content.
| Closing stock price | $272.26 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $2.9 trillion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $393.8 billion |
| Profit margin | 17.44% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $775.7 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $12.21 |
| 52-week stock price range | $196.00 – $287.20 |
iQIYI, Inc. provides online entertainment video services in the People's Republic of China. The company operates a platform that provides a collection of internet video content, such as professionally produced content licensed from professional content providers and self-produced content.
It also engages in the production, aggregation, and distribution of online long-form videos, micro dramas, micro animations, micro variety shows, edited video clips, and video blogs; and provision of experience services, online mobile games, comics, and others.
| Closing stock price | $1.29 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $1.2 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $5 billion |
| Profit margin | -2.59% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $26.3 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$0.10 |
| 52-week stock price range | $0.95 – $2.84 |
Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. The company operates through Residential Connectivity & Platforms, Business Services Connectivity, Media, Studios, and Theme Parks segments.
Its Residential Connectivity & Platforms segment provides residential broadband and wireless connectivity services, residential and business video services, sky-branded entertainment television networks, and advertising.
| Closing stock price | $25.17 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $85 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $86.7 billion |
| Profit margin | 8.97% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $124.9 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $3.12 |
| 52-week stock price range | $21.28 – $32.05 |
Spotify Technology S. A., together with its subsidiaries, provides audio streaming subscription services worldwide.
It operates in two segments, Premium and Ad-Supported.
| Closing stock price | $475.07 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $97.7 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $5.9 billion |
| Profit margin | 18.43% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $18.1 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $18.32 |
| 52-week stock price range | $405.00 – $748.30 |
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; Mac, a line of personal computers; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and wearables, home, and accessories comprising AirPods, Apple Vision Pro, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, and HomePod, as well as Apple branded and third-party accessories.
It also provides AppleCare support and cloud services; and operates various platforms, including the App Store that allows customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games, and podcasts, as well as advertising services include third-party licensing arrangements and its own advertising platforms.
| Closing stock price | $312.41 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $4.5 trillion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $227.1 billion |
| Profit margin | 27.62% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $466.8 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $8.71 |
| 52-week stock price range | $200.88 – $344.57 |
Roku, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates a TV streaming platform in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Platform and Devices.
Its streaming platform allows users to find and access TV shows, movies, news, sports, and others, as well as offers digital advertising services.
| Closing stock price | $150.07 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $21.5 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.2 billion |
| Profit margin | 4.06% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $1.35 |
| 52-week stock price range | $78.53 – $148.88 |
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