Gregory Peters Sells 105,781 Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Stock

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) CEO Gregory Peters sold 105,781 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at $10,130,291.60. This trade represents a 46.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Netflix Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $83.49 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $93.77 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $109.96. The company has a market cap of $352.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.04, a PEG ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 1.33. Netflix, Inc. has a one year low of $81.93 and a one year high of $134.12.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.The company had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.97 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.43 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on NFLX. Cfra downgraded shares of Netflix from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $100.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Benchmark restated a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Loop Capital set a $104.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday. Robert W. Baird reduced their target price on Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Erste Group Bank lowered Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have assigned a Buy rating and seventeen have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $116.17.

Trending Headlines about Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat and signs of a bottom — Netflix topped revenue and EPS expectations, showed strong free cash flow and put in technical support after the report, prompting some analysts to call a recovery and lift bullish sentiment. Netflix Just Set a Hard Low—Is This The Start of a 40% Rally?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst buy-the-dip thesis — A visible buy-the-dip narrative has emerged after the post‑earnings pullback, with some firms reiterating Buys and suggesting material upside if execution continues. This Analyst Thinks It’s Finally Time to Buy the Dip in Netflix. Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional/strategic support — High‑profile investors and upgrades (including an upgrade at Freedom Capital and interest from Ark Invest) are providing conviction that the selloff has attracted long‑term buyers. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Upgraded at Freedom Capital Ark Invest Is Betting on Netflix Stock Amid Warner Bros. Deal Drama. Should You?
• Neutral Sentiment: New content and live sports initiatives — Positive headlines about live sports/Olympics possibilities support growth narrative but are longer‑term catalysts rather than immediate upside. Netflix Stock (NASDAQ:NFLX) Notches Up as the Olympics Become a Possibility
• Negative Sentiment: WBD acquisition overhang — The proposed $72B deal for Warner Bros. Discovery remains the biggest overhang: concerns about leverage, financing structure (possible all‑cash), regulatory scrutiny and execution risk are keeping buyers cautious. Netflix (NFLX) Risks Balance Sheet Health in Pursuit of Warner Bros. (WBD)
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance and growth slowdown — Management’s outlook and commentary signaled slower near‑term growth despite rising ad revenue expectations, fueling caution and analyst downgrades/position exits. Could This Be a Sign of Trouble for Netflix’s Stock? Polen Focus Growth Strategy Exited Netflix (NFLX) Amid Rising Regulatory and Leverage Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Bear case persists — Some analysts still argue valuation and macro/competitive risks mean shares could fall further until the WBD deal outcome and growth trajectory are clarified. Netflix Has Further To Fall

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 2.1% in the second quarter. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton now owns 448 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $600,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. One Day In July LLC boosted its position in Netflix by 3.3% during the 2nd quarter. One Day In July LLC now owns 278 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $372,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the period. Able Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in Netflix by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. Able Wealth Management LLC now owns 763 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,022,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the period. One Wealth Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Netflix by 0.5% in the 2nd quarter. One Wealth Capital Management LLC now owns 1,767 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,366,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bell Investment Advisors Inc increased its position in shares of Netflix by 3.1% in the second quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 298 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $399,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Company Profile

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.