Netflix (NFLX 3.22%) reported strong Q1 2025 results, with revenue rising 13% to $10.54 billion and EPS jumping 25% to $6.61, surpassing analyst expectations. The company is focusing on advertising growth, launching a new adtech platform and aiming to double its ad revenue this year, while planning for more data targeting and ad innovations in the coming years. Despite trading at a forward P/E of 39, Netflix remains a promising long-term investment as it continues to integrate advertising into its platform, making it a relatively defensive growth stock.
