Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) shares traded down 1.7% on Friday . The stock traded as low as $91.90 and last traded at $92.06. 30,164,038 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 36% from the average session volume of 47,483,941 shares. The stock had previously closed at $93.61.
More Netflix News
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Board-authorized $25 billion share?repurchase increases buyback capacity and signals capital-return support for the stock. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Expands Buyback Capacity with New $25B Authorization
- Positive Sentiment: Fundamentals from Q1 remain solid (revenue growth ~16% YoY, EPS beat), which supports medium-term growth and helps justify valuation for long-term investors. Is Netflix (NFLX) One of the Best Fundamental Stocks to Invest in According to Billionaires?
- Positive Sentiment: Mobile product push — a new TikTok?style “Clips” vertical feed — aims to boost discovery, engagement and ad inventory potential on mobile. Netflix wants you to watch ‘Clips,’ its TikTok-like vertical video feed
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst models nudged higher at some shops (small FY2026/FY2027 EPS upgrades), a mild vote of confidence for near-term earnings power.
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes elevated investor attention — useful context but not a direct catalyst. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage mentions and trade picks (e.g., CNBC/Benzinga) highlight NFLX as a tactical idea but don’t change fundamentals. Netflix, Cisco, Zoom And A Health Care Stock On CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’
- Neutral Sentiment: Streaming slate updates (what’s new in May) help content sentiment but are incremental for near?term stock moves. Here’s what’s worth streaming in May 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
- Negative Sentiment: Shareholder activism has put governance and valuation under scrutiny, increasing uncertainty about strategic direction and potential proxy fights. Netflix Shareholder Activism Puts Governance And Valuation In Focus
- Negative Sentiment: Recent post?earnings profit-taking / sell?off narratives argue the stock isn’t cheap enough yet, keeping near?term pressure on the share price. Buy, Sell or Hold NFLX Stock After the Dip?
- Negative Sentiment: Roku’s strong quarter and raised guidance highlight competitive winners in streaming ad/OS adjacencies and may prompt some rotation away from pure content names. Roku Stock Surges After Earnings. Why It’s a Streaming Wars Winner.
- Negative Sentiment: Commentary calling the recent decline a buying opportunity notes the sell?off but also underscores near?term volatility and debate about whether the pullback is a durable entry point. Why Is Netflix Stock Falling, and is it a Generational Buying Opportunity?
Analyst Ratings Changes
NFLX has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Citic Securities increased their price objective on shares of Netflix from $95.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of Netflix in a report on Monday, March 9th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $105.00 price objective for the company. Seaport Research Partners increased their price objective on shares of Netflix from $115.00 to $119.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. KeyCorp reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective (up from $108.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fifteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.82.
Netflix Price Performance
The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $94.81 and its 200-day moving average price is $96.77. The firm has a market cap of $387.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.74, a P/E/G ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.67. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. The business had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The business’s revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix
In other news, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total transaction of $259,253.12. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total transaction of $464,230.62. Following the sale, the insider owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,623,066. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 1,382,013 shares of company stock worth $127,482,296. Insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Netflix
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in NFLX. First Financial Corp IN boosted its position in shares of Netflix by 900.0% during the 4th quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 243 shares during the period. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. boosted its position in shares of Netflix by 885.2% during the 4th quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 239 shares during the period. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Netflix by 13,400.0% during the 4th quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 268 shares during the period. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Netflix during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
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.
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