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

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) CEO Gregory Peters sold 105,781 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at $10,130,291.60. This trade represents a 46.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Netflix Stock Performance

NFLX traded up $0.33 on Friday, hitting $83.49. 45,646,155 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 50,112,308. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $94.18 and a two-hundred day moving average of $110.14. The firm has a market cap of $352.51 billion, a PE ratio of 33.04, a P/E/G ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.71. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. Netflix, Inc. has a twelve month low of $81.93 and a twelve month high of $134.12.

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

Netflix News Roundup

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 5.0% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,390 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $4,804,000 after acquiring an additional 257 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 16.4% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,023 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $912,000 after purchasing an additional 144 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its position in Netflix by 21.2% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,406 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,883,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares during the period. Strategic Investment Advisors MI grew its position in Netflix by 18.9% in the 2nd quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 774 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,036,000 after acquiring an additional 123 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 52.5% in the 2nd quarter. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC now owns 485 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $649,000 after purchasing an additional 167 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the company. Moffett Nathanson cut their price objective on Netflix from $140.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Netflix from $156.00 to $151.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Itau BBA Securities began coverage on shares of Netflix in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $151.40 price target on the stock. Needham & Company LLC dropped their price target on Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Argus dropped their price target on Netflix from $141.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Two 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.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $116.17.

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.