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

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) CEO Gregory Peters sold 105,781 shares of the company’s 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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,130,291.60. This trade represents a 46.41% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $83.49 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.33, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The stock has a market cap of $352.51 billion, a PE ratio of 33.04, a PEG ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.71. The company’s fifty day moving average is $93.77 and its 200 day moving average is $109.96. Netflix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $81.93 and a 52 week high of $134.12.

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

Key Headlines Impacting 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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently commented on NFLX shares. Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Benchmark reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Cfra Research downgraded shares of Netflix from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Pivotal Research decreased their price objective on shares of Netflix from $105.00 to $95.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Cfra downgraded shares of Netflix from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $100.00 price objective on the stock. in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating and seventeen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $116.17.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Netflix

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Netflix during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC purchased a new position in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Stephens Consulting LLC raised its position in shares of Netflix by 150.0% during the second quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 25 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rossby Financial LCC bought a new stake in Netflix in the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.