Let’s dig into the relative performance of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 consumer subscription earnings season.

Consumers today expect goods and services to be hyper-personalized and on demand. Whether it be what music they listen to, what movie they watch, or even finding a date, online consumer businesses are expected to delight their customers with simple user interfaces that magically fulfill demand. Subscription models have further increased usage and stickiness of many online consumer services.

The 9 consumer subscription stocks we track reported a mixed Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.7% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.

Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 19.9% since the latest earnings results.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)

Launched by Reed Hastings as a DVD mail rental company until its famous pivot to streaming in 2007, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a pioneering streaming content platform.

Netflix reported revenues of $10.25 billion, up 16% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 1.1%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a slower quarter for the company with EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations significantly.

Netflix scored the highest full-year guidance raise of the whole group. The company reported 301.6 million users, up 15.9% year on year. The stock is up 6.7% since reporting and currently trades at $930.41.

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Best Q4: Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY)

With courses ranging from investing to cooking to computer programming, Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY) is an online learning platform that connects learners with expert instructors who specialize in a wide range of topics.

Udemy reported revenues of $199.9 million, up 5.5% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 2.7%. The business had a strong quarter, with EBITDA guidance for the next quarter, exceeding analysts’ expectations.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 6.6% since reporting. It currently trades at $8.34.

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Weakest Q4: Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH)

Originally started as a dial-up service before widespread internet adoption, Match (NASDAQ:MTCH) was an early innovator in online dating and today has a portfolio of apps including Tinder, Hinge, Archer, and OkCupid.

Match Group reported revenues of $860.2 million, flat year on year, in line with analysts’ expectations. It was a softer quarter: Its full-year revenue guidance missed significantly as its number of payers (the key debate for the stock) continued declining.