Warning: Does This 1 Change Mean Trouble for Netflix Investors?

Investors will struggle to find a better-performing stock than (NASDAQ: NFLX). In the last two decades, since August 2004, shares have catapulted a jaw-dropping 25,850% higher. By challenging media industry incumbents with a superior user experience, the business found great success.

Netflix is firing on all cylinders today, as its financial results indicate strong performance. But if you're looking to press play and add the streaming stock to your portfolio, perhaps there's something you need to factor into your decision. Does management's recently announced reporting change spell doom for investors?

In an effort to boost growth, Netflix made strategic moves that previously were unthinkable. Cracking down on password-sharing households and introducing a cheaper ad-based tier weren't in the cards before. But they have been successful, helping drive a 16.5% year-over-year membership gain in the second quarter (ended June 30). This resulted in a 16.8% rise in revenue.

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