Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) Shares have skyrocketed 25,740% in the past 20 years (as of March 12). Investors looking for monster returns may want to look at this kind of performance and consider buying this streaking stock.
in any case, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS )whose shares are trading 51% below their highs, also have a compelling reason to invest. Which of these stocks will make you rich in the future?
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With its massive subscriber base of 325 million and 2025 revenue of $45 billion, Netflix is a dominant force in the streaming market. Investors who got it years ago have reaped the rewards.
Now is the time to be critical of value. Shares trade at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30, which isn’t cheap, especially with growth likely to slow down in the future.
For what it’s worth, the House of Rats won the battle. Investors can buy Disney stock at a forward P/E number of 15, which represents a 50% haircut to Netflix.
Disney’s entertainment streaming division (including its Disney+ and Hulu streaming operations) has quickly become significantly more profitable. Operating income increased 828% year-over-year in fiscal 2025 (ending September 27, 2025). The leadership team expects this number to rise again in fiscal year 2026.
Additionally, Disney has a strong experience segment that provides diversification from a financial perspective.
Investors who buy in now, who prefer Disney shares over Netflix, are positioned to generate good returns over the next five years.
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