Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Insider Sells $259,253.12 in Stock

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) insider Cletus Willems sold 3,136 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total transaction of $259,253.12. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Netflix Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of NFLX stock opened at $76.87 on Friday. Netflix, Inc. has a 52-week low of $75.23 and a 52-week high of $134.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $324.56 billion, a PE ratio of 30.42, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.71. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $88.67 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $107.06.

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Netflix

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new position in Netflix during the second quarter valued at $31,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Netflix in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Rossby Financial LCC purchased a new stake in shares of Netflix in the second quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Steph & Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 188.9% in the 3rd quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 26 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts see meaningful upside vs. current levels — some outlets highlight as much as ~55% upside, framing the pullback as a buying opportunity if deal risk fades. Analysts See 55% Upside for Netflix Despite $77 Share Price
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term investors remain committed — Loomis Sayles’ Global Growth Fund reiterated its structural thesis on Netflix, supporting a buy-the-dip narrative among some institutions. Loomis Sayles Maintains Structural Investment Thesis for Netflix
• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results still support fundamentals — Netflix beat EPS/revenue in January and continues to show solid revenue growth and margins, a reason some investors treat the sell-off as temporary. Netflix Latest Earnings & Profile
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and trading activity ramping — increased call activity and options trade write-ups point to tactical, event-driven positioning rather than a clear directional vote. Traders may be using volatility to set up leveraged bets. Netflix Stock Pulls Back, Calls Heat Up
• Negative Sentiment: Paramount’s improved bid raises the odds WBD could accept an alternative to Netflix — Paramount sweetened its offer (ticking fees, covering break-up costs), increasing the likelihood Netflix loses the deal and adding takeover-execution risk. Paramount Sweetens Warner Bros Bid
• Negative Sentiment: Activist pressure at Warner Bros. Discovery is ramping — Ancora and other investors are opposing the Netflix deal and backing alternatives, which heightens uncertainty and market volatility around NFLX until the WBD process resolves. Ancora Capital Builds Stake in Warner Bros
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling by senior executives adds to negative sentiment — disclosed sales by CEO Gregory Peters and others have been highlighted by media and can weigh on near-term investor confidence. Gregory Peters Sells Shares of Netflix
• Negative Sentiment: Elevated negative coverage and a fresh 52‑week low amplify downside risk — a wave of stories questioning valuation, deal pricing and industry positioning keeps selling pressure until clarity arrives. Netflix Stock Hits New 52-Week Low

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on NFLX shares. Argus reduced their price objective on shares of Netflix from $141.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Needham & Company LLC cut their target price on shares of Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. UBS Group set a $104.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and set a $98.00 price objective (up previously from $95.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Netflix from $156.00 to $151.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating and sixteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $116.08.

About Netflix

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.