the gap between themNFLX ahead by $6,410
NFLX solid · DIS dashed · weekly closes, dividends reinvested
DIS wins 3 of 4. Which matters depends on what you need it for.
- Grew more over five yearsNFLX +22% · DIS −42%
NFLX
- Fell less at its worstNFLX −75% · DIS −57%
DIS
- Calmer rideNFLX 44% vol · DIS 29% vol
- Pays more incomeNFLX none · DIS 1.46%
loosely linked · correlation 0.39
Side by side, line by line
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $71.79 | $102.67 |
| Market value | $298.93B | $177.28B |
| 1-year return | −41.5% | −8.4% (ahead) |
| 3-year return, a year | +21.8% (ahead) | +7.4% |
| 5-year return, a year | +4.0% (ahead) | −10.4% |
| Volatility, a year | 44% | 29% (ahead) |
| Worst drawdown | −75% | −57% (ahead) |
| Worst week | −36.8%Apr 2022 | −14.8% (ahead)Mar 2025 |
| Beta | 1.53 | 1.41 |
| P/E ratio | 22.6× | 21.2× |
| Dividend yield | none | 1.46% |
Do NFLX and DIS move together?
Correlation compares NFLX’s and DIS’s weekly returns from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Two holdings near +1 fall on the same weeks, so owning both doesn’t cushion anything. Your portfolio has more than two lines, and Portfolio Terminal runs this check across every pair you hold.
How far each one fell
NFLX
−75%
From its Oct 2021 high to Jun 2022. Back at that high by Jul 2024.
DIS
−57%
From its Sep 2021 high to Oct 2023. Still 42% below it today.
Worst peak-to-trough fall on weekly closes · dividends reinvested
NFLX vs DIS: what people ask
Is NFLX better than DIS?
Over the past five years, NFLX delivered the higher return: +4.0% a year against −10.4% for DIS, dividends reinvested. It also fell further at its worst (−75% against −57%), so the extra return came with a rougher ride. Which is better depends on the job it does in your portfolio, and past returns don’t predict future ones.
What is the difference between NFLX and DIS?
NFLX is Netflix Inc. (Entertainment), worth $298.93B. DIS is The Walt Disney Company (Entertainment), worth $177.28B.
Should I own both NFLX and DIS?
Their weekly returns had a correlation of 0.39 over the past five years. They often part ways, so each can soften the other’s bad weeks. Whether that suits you depends on everything else you hold, which is the check Portfolio Terminal runs across a whole portfolio.
Which is riskier, NFLX or DIS?
NFLX swung more: 44% annual volatility against 29% for DIS. At their worst, NFLX fell 75% and DIS 57% from a previous high. Against the broad market, their betas are 1.53 and 1.41.
Which pays a higher dividend, NFLX or DIS?
DIS currently yields 1.46%, against no regular dividend for NFLX. Yields move with price, so a higher yield can also mean a falling price.
Compare something else
Any two stocks or ETFs. Keep NFLX or swap both.
Returns use weekly closes adjusted for dividends and splits, from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Quotes, fees and holdings come from public market data and refresh hourly. This page describes what happened; it is not investment advice, and past performance doesn’t predict future returns.