Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) CEO Gregory Peters Sells 27,312 Shares of Stock

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) CEO Gregory Peters sold 27,312 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.24, for a total value of $2,273,450.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,166,933.60. This trade represents a 18.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

Netflix Stock Down 3.1%

Netflix stock opened at $79.68 on Thursday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $89.68 and its 200 day moving average price is $107.56. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The firm has a market cap of $336.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.71. Netflix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.22 and a 52 week high of $134.12.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have weighed in on NFLX shares. TD Cowen decreased their price objective on shares of Netflix from $115.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Huber Research lowered Netflix to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $138.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, December 5th. KGI Securities raised Netflix from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Loop Capital set a $104.00 price objective on Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have assigned a Buy rating and seventeen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Netflix currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $116.08.

Key Headlines Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fundamental and buy-the-dip narratives remain — several pieces argue Netflix still has long-term growth and margin advantages (earnings beat in January, strong revenue growth), creating a base for rebound if deal risk eases. 3 Reasons to Buy Netflix Stock Now
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional positioning and options activity suggest some investors are treating the sell-off as an event-driven opportunity — heavy institutional buying and option flows can amplify recoveries if regulatory noise clears. 2 Subscription Economy Winners That Still Dominate Their Niches
• Neutral Sentiment: Management seeks to calm markets — Netflix executives have publicly downplayed the DOJ antitrust probe as “ordinary course of business,” which could limit panic but doesn’t remove regulatory risk. Monitor official DOJ developments for clarity. Netflix exec calls DOJ probe into $82.7B Warner Bros deal ‘ordinary course of business’
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry/legal noise persists — broader entertainment headlines (labor/AI, legal testimony referencing Netflix-style engagement) keep volatility elevated but are not Netflix-specific catalysts today. Instagram chief likens social media addiction to being hooked on a Netflix show in trial testimony
• Negative Sentiment: Competing bid from Paramount materially raises deal risk — Paramount Skydance sweetened its offer with ticking fees and a pledge to cover Netflix’s $2.8B breakup payment, making a switch away from Netflix more plausible and pressuring NFLX shares. Paramount sweetens Warner Bros bid with offer to pay Netflix break-up cost, other fees
• Negative Sentiment: Activist investor pressure increases uncertainty — Ancora has built a substantial WBD stake and is publicly pushing Warner Bros. Discovery to engage with Paramount, raising the odds of a contested outcome and more volatility for Netflix while the takeover remains unresolved. Ancora Capital builds stake in Warner Bros, plans to oppose Netflix deal
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling (CEO, CFO and others) — recent disclosed sales by CEO Gregory Peters, CFO Spencer Neumann and other insiders add to near-term negative sentiment; large executive sales can be read as liquidity-taking or signal concern around valuation/deal execution. CEO sale SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution and bearish narratives — several outlets question the deal’s payoff, highlight potential buyback pauses and stress the stock’s recent pullback; negative coverage can keep pressure on the share price until deal clarity returns. Is Netflix’s 10% Dip a Buying Opportunity or a Warning Sign?

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. First Financial Corp IN grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 900.0% during the fourth quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 243 shares in the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 885.2% in the fourth quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 239 shares in the last quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. boosted its position in Netflix by 13,400.0% during the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 268 shares during the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new stake in Netflix during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. 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.