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Netflix’s stock buybacks have quietly turned into a major investor win, transforming the streaming giant from a DVD-by-mail startup into a cash-rich powerhouse. Since its 2002 IPO, Netflix has spent billions repurchasing shares—resuming aggressive buybacks in 2021 after years focused on content—using its own cash, not debt, to signal financial strength. They snap up shares when they believe the stock is undervalued, fueling a massive long-term return: early investors who held through the years are now sitting on fortunes, with every $10,000 invested at the IPO now worth far more.

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