Red-hot Netflix (NFLX) stock is flashing a historically-reliable bullish signal, even the company's outstanding fourth-quarter earnings report

Shares of Netflix ( NFLX 11.87%) charged sharply higher on Wednesday, surging as much as 14.9%. As of 10:58 a.m. ET, the stock was still up 11.1%. The catalyst that propelled the streaming pioneer higher was the company's financial results, which were much better than investors had anticipated.

Netflix stock (NFLX) surged, after the streaming service reported the highest-ever level of quarterly subscriber gains and said it plans to [raise U.S. prices](

Technically, the stock’s price is likely to drop back into a “normal” range around $930 over the next week of trading. From there, expect to see a consolidation that will lead to a robust trend towards a target price above $1,000.