Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Shares Acquired Rep. Byron Donalds

Representative Byron Donalds (Republican-Florida) recently bought shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). In a filing disclosed on September 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Netflix stock on August 12th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MORAN WEALTH IRA” account.

Representative Byron Donalds also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) on 8/11/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) on 8/11/2026.

Netflix Stock Down 1.4%

NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $75.31 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $75.85 and its 200 day moving average price is $84.21. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $313.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.70, a PEG ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 1.53. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $65.08 and a 1-year high of $124.86.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.01. Netflix had a net margin of 28.22% and a return on equity of 40.02%. The firm had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.58 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.72 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix Content Chief Bela Bajaria said the company is targeting “unmissable” live events and sports rather than building a broad sports offering. Potential access to international NFL games could improve subscriber acquisition, engagement and advertising opportunities. Netflix content chief defines live sports strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix, Inc. joined Amazon and YouTube in forming the Streaming Access and Choice Alliance. The group will advocate for technology-neutral rules governing online platforms and traditional broadcasters in live-sports distribution, potentially helping Netflix compete for sports rights. Netflix joins streaming policy coalition
• Positive Sentiment: Investor-focused coverage highlighted rapid advertising growth, record buybacks and the possibility that Netflix’s newer businesses could substantially increase its value. Pershing Square’s reported new stake, along with historical evidence that major Netflix selloffs eventually recovered to new highs, also supports the bullish long-term case. Netflix advertising and buyback growth outlook Pershing Square takes a new Netflix stake
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix’s latest “Monster” season, centered on Lizzie Borden, is generating publicity and may support engagement, but the entertainment coverage does not provide a measurable earnings catalyst. Netflix Monster Lizzie Borden season
• Negative Sentiment: Comparative analysis favored Disney, citing its diversified business, profitable streaming operation and content slate. That assessment may pressure Netflix’s valuation as investors compare growth prospects and competitive positioning across streaming stocks. Netflix versus Disney streaming stock comparison
• Negative Sentiment: Despite Netflix’s detailed live-sports strategy, the stock slipped, suggesting investors may be concerned about the cost of acquiring sports rights, execution risk and whether live events can generate returns high enough to justify additional spending. Netflix stock and live sports strategy

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently issued reports on NFLX. Robert W. Baird set a $90.00 price objective on Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Phillip Securities upgraded Netflix from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $110.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Sunday, July 19th. New Street Research upped their target price on Netflix from $96.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. KGI Securities lowered Netflix from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $75.00 price target for the company. in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, President Capital dropped their price objective on Netflix from $134.00 to $83.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 20th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $96.53.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In other news, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 105,850 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.03, for a total value of $7,730,225.50. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 206,266 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,063,605.98. The trade was a 33.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Richard N. Barton sold 2,160 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $75.10, for a total value of $162,216.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 246 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,474.60. This represents a 89.78% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 179,045 shares of company stock worth $13,132,194. Corporate insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in NFLX. Anchor Investment Management LLC boosted its position in Netflix by 1.9% during the second quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 71,185 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $5,083,000 after purchasing an additional 1,315 shares during the period. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 34.3% in the second quarter. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas now owns 3,718 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $265,000 after buying an additional 950 shares during the last quarter. Talon Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 2nd quarter worth $207,000. Marathon Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Netflix by 0.4% in the 2nd quarter. Marathon Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 44,269 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $3,161,000 after buying an additional 163 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC grew its stake in Netflix by 31.6% in the 2nd quarter. Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC now owns 17,175 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,226,000 after buying an additional 4,120 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Donalds

Byron Donalds (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 19th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Donalds (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 19th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Byron Donalds was born in Brooklyn, New York, and lives in Naples, Florida. Donalds earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing from Florida State University in 2002. His career experience includes working as a commercial credit officer in banking and as a portfolio manager in financial services.

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming access to television series, films, documentaries and other video content. Its service includes Netflix-produced and licensed programming, with offerings that may vary by market. The company also provides an advertising-supported plan in selected countries and has expanded into mobile games and other interactive entertainment.

Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph as a DVD-by-mail rental service in the United States.