Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) are two popular and successful media companies and rivals in the hotly competitive streaming industry.
While Netflix has built its business entirely on streaming, Disney has much broader operations, yet its valuation is far lower than Netflix’s
It’s a testament to just how strong and dominant Netflix’s streaming business has become over the years. In the past five years, Netflix’s stock has surged more than 60%, while Disney’s stock is down over 40%. Will that trend continue, or could Disney be the better buy from here on out?
Let’s take a closer look at both of these companies. The case for Netflix Netflix has shown that it knows how to dominate the streaming business. Not only has it generated strong growth over the years, but its profits have been strong as well.