Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Director Sells $2,824,859.40 in Stock

by · The Cerbat Gem

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) Director Bradford Smith sold 31,790 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.86, for a total transaction of $2,824,859.40. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 79,690 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,081,253.40. This trade represents a 28.52% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

Netflix Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:NFLX traded down $0.05 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $88.00. The stock had a trading volume of 47,189,712 shares, compared to its average volume of 33,715,816. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $99.41 and its 200 day simple moving average is $113.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $372.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.76 and a beta of 1.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 1.33 and a current ratio of 1.33. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $82.11 and a 1-year high of $134.12.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 21st. The Internet television network reported $5.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.96 by ($1.09). Netflix had a return on equity of 41.86% and a net margin of 24.05%.The business had revenue of $11.51 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.51 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $5.40 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 17.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Netflix has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 5.450-5.450 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have commented on NFLX. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on Netflix from $127.50 to $124.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Loop Capital cut their target price on Netflix from $135.00 to $132.50 in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. HSBC began coverage on Netflix in a research report on Monday. They set a “buy” rating and a $107.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, October 4th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Netflix currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $127.13.

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Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new position in shares of Netflix during the second quarter valued at $31,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new position in Netflix during the third quarter valued at $28,000. Stephens Consulting LLC lifted its stake in Netflix by 150.0% in the 2nd quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 25 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rossby Financial LCC purchased a new position in Netflix during the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: New content supply deal — Netflix struck a global agreement to stream Sony Pictures films after their theatrical windows, strengthening its post‑theatrical content pipeline and recurring film inventory. Netflix inks global deal to stream Sony Pictures’ films after theatrical window
  • Positive Sentiment: New product expansion — Netflix is rolling out podcasts (aimed at competing with platforms like YouTube), which diversifies engagement and ad inventory opportunities. Netflix Offers Podcasts To Compete With YouTube
  • Positive Sentiment: Analyst upside exists — Several outlets note that some analysts still see meaningful upside into earnings (some models show large percent upside), signaling pockets of bullish conviction ahead of the report. Netflix (NFLX) Stock: Analysts Target 44% Upside Before Earnings Tuesday
  • Neutral Sentiment: Earnings event approaching — Q4 results (Jan. 20 after close) are front and center; previews stress revenue/ads/subscriber momentum and margin cadence will be watched but coverage suggests the Warner bid may dominate headlines. Dear Netflix Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for January 20
  • Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst actions — Rosenblatt reaffirmed a neutral rating with a $105 target (shows measured upside), while other shops vary; the range of targets reflects disagreement on M&A and growth tradeoffs. Analyst notes on Rosenblatt reaffirmation
  • Negative Sentiment: M&A overhang — Coverage highlights the Warner Bros. bid as the dominant theme: legal skirmishes, competing Paramount/Skydance offers and debate over an all‑cash vs. stock structure are creating uncertainty about price, financing and execution. That overhang is likely muting a rally into earnings. Netflix results likely to take backseat to Warner Bros deal questions
  • Negative Sentiment: Valuation & debt concerns — Commentary warns the proposed deal could materially raise debt and valuation risk, pressuring multiples until deal terms and financing are clear. Ongoing overhang hits Netflix valuation
  • Negative Sentiment: Investor positioning & sentiment signals — Heavy put‑option volume and widespread social debate, plus reports of concentrated insider sales, indicate elevated hedging and skepticism that can amplify short‑term downside ahead of clarity on earnings and the WBD transaction. Opinions on price drop and acquisition talks

About Netflix

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Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming of films, television series, documentaries and other video content. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the company began as a DVD-by-mail rental service and introduced streaming video in 2007. Netflix later expanded into producing and distributing original programming, beginning notable original hits in the 2010s, and now operates a content production and distribution ecosystem alongside its licensing activity.

The company’s primary product is its on-demand streaming service, which can be accessed on a wide range of internet-connected devices and delivered through a suite of apps and web platforms.

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