Netflix stock has nearly doubled over the last 12 months to levels of about $1,270 currently. The rally has been driven by a crackdown on password sharing and the expansion of its advertising-supported tier.

Netflix ( NFLX -5.10%) stock dropped 4.5% in early trading as of 9:40 a.m. ET, despite beating on earnings last night. Heading into the report, analysts forecast Netflix would earn $7.06 per share on just over $11 billion in revenue. In fact, Netflix earned $7.19 per share on just under $11. 1 billion, thus beating on both top and bottom lines.

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