The global streaming sector has seen impressive growth, due in large part to the continual emergence of digital technologies and ever-increasing Internet penetration. This theme encapsulates a collection of key players from the streaming content providers to software companies, including Netflix (NFLX), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Baidu (BIDU), Brightcove (BCOV), Roku (ROKU), Bilibili (BILI), iQiyi (IQ), and HUYA.
The Streaming Online Sector Theme
Online streaming stocks span across diverse sub-sectors, including content providers like Netflix, as well as technology firms like Baidu and Sina, which facilitate both content providers and viewers. While these companies are primarily considered part of the communication services sector, software firms fall under the technology sector. The financial performance of these sectors can often hinge on economic conditions, leading to a degree of volatility compared to other sectors.
Positive Trading Signals Across the Board
Technical indicators across these streaming online stocks are hinting at promising bullish trends. For example, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for both AKAM and BCOV turned positive in July 2023, suggesting a 72% and 65% chance of continued upward movement, respectively.
Indications of Bullish Momentum
BIDU and IQ's Aroon Indicator signaled bullish trends on July 17 and July 21, 2023, respectively. The AroonUp green line for both stocks exceeded 70 while the AroonDown red line remained below 30, which traditionally suggests an upcoming bullish move. Historical data support these bullish signals with odds of a higher move at 77% for BIDU and a striking 88% for IQ.
Notable Uptrend for BILI
BILI displayed an exceptional performance with a reported +17.77% uptrend, growing for three consecutive days as of July 31, 2023. Based on similar past performances, the odds of a continued upward trend stand at an encouraging 84%.
The streaming online sector presents a compelling case for investors, boasting a recent 11.9% gain. Though tied to economic conditions, the overwhelmingly positive technical indicators and recent strong performances suggest that these stocks may continue to flourish in the upcoming periods. As always, investors should exercise due diligence and consider their risk tolerance when making investment decisions.
NFLX moved above its 50-day moving average on October 18, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 37 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 18, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on NFLX as a result. In of 82 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for NFLX just turned positive on October 18, 2024. Looking at past instances where NFLX's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NFLX advanced for three days, in of 315 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 309 cases where NFLX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The 10-day RSI Indicator for NFLX moved out of overbought territory on October 22, 2024. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 46 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 5 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NFLX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
NFLX broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 18, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. NFLX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 86, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (12.920) is normal, around the industry mean (5.952). P/E Ratio (51.065) is within average values for comparable stocks, (90.982). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.889) is also within normal values, averaging (2.987). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.039) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (8.190) is also within normal values, averaging (30.667).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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