Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) CEO Sells $2,008,524.48 in Stock

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLXGet Free Report) CEO Gregory Peters sold 27,312 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.54, for a total value of $2,008,524.48. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 120,931 shares in the company, valued at $8,893,265.74. This trade represents a 18.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.

Netflix Trading Up 0.6%

NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $74.14 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $65.08 and a 1-year high of $126.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $308.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 1.52. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $75.32 and a 200 day simple moving average of $84.88.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLXGet Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.58 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.02% and a net margin of 28.22%.Netflix’s revenue was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.72 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on NFLX. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and set a $90.00 price target (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Seaport Research Partners downgraded shares of Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Barclays reduced their target price on Netflix from $85.00 to $80.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Moffett Nathanson decreased their target price on Netflix from $120.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have issued a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $103.48.

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Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new position in shares of Netflix in the third quarter worth $103,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Netflix in the second quarter worth $121,000. Wiser Advisor Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Netflix during the third quarter worth $114,000. Finally, Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 9.6% during the third quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 114 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $137,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Netflix will exclusively premiere Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look on August 27, six hours before its YouTube release. The high-profile Rockstar Games event could drive subscriber engagement, streaming traffic and broader attention to Netflix’s platform. GTA VI Extended Look to Debut on Netflix
  • Positive Sentiment: Wall Street’s outlook remains moderately bullish despite NFLX’s weak recent performance. Analysts’ consensus rating is “Moderate Buy,” with an average price target of approximately $103.48, substantially above recent trading levels. Netflix Receives Moderate Buy Consensus
  • Positive Sentiment: One valuation analysis estimates Netflix could be about 26% undervalued based on discounted-cash-flow and market-multiple models. A multiyear licensing agreement involving The Walking Dead universe may provide additional content and monetization opportunities. Netflix May Be Undervalued
  • Neutral Sentiment: Netflix’s latest quarterly results were mixed: earnings per share narrowly beat estimates and revenue rose 13.4% year over year, but revenue slightly missed expectations. Investors may therefore remain focused on future growth and engagement trends.
  • Negative Sentiment: CEO Gregory Peters sold 27,312 shares worth about $2.0 million, reducing his direct holdings by 18.42%. Director Richard Barton also sold 2,160 shares for approximately $162,000. Barton’s sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, limiting its significance, but the combined insider selling may still weigh on sentiment. Netflix Insider Selling
  • Negative Sentiment: Netflix has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year amid concerns about engagement, limited viewing-data disclosure and intensifying streaming competition. The shares also remain below their major moving averages, signaling continued technical pressure. Netflix Underperforms the S&P 500

Netflix Company Profile

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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.

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