Should Investors Buy Roku Stock Instead of Netflix Stock?

Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) are fueling the rise of the streaming industry, but only one can be the better stock to buy in this comparison.

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*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 30, 2025. The video was published on June 1, 2025.

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Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Netflix and Roku. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.