Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Stock Acquired by Rep. Cleo Fields

Representative Cleo Fields (Democratic-Louisiana) recently bought shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). In a filing disclosed on October 1st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Netflix stock on September 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MORGAN STANLEY – E*TRADE #1” account.

Representative Cleo Fields also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) on 9/14/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 9/10/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on 9/8/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on 8/13/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) on 7/10/2026.

Netflix Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $67.06 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $279.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.11, a P/E/G ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.14. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $75.73 and its 200-day simple moving average is $82.25. Netflix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $65.08 and a 52 week high of $124.86.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.58 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.02% and a net margin of 28.22%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.72 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank upgraded Netflix to Buy, arguing that investors may be underestimating the company’s international growth opportunity. The analyst also sees artificial intelligence as more likely to support Netflix than disrupt it, despite lowering the price target. Netflix Stock Just Got a Stunning Upgrade After a Brutal 2026 Selloff
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is expanding live programming, games, video podcasts and its advertising tier to increase viewing and diversify growth. These initiatives could help counter YouTube and improve engagement over time. Netflix Leans on Live TV as YouTube Competition Threatens Growth, Analysts Weigh In
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is scheduled to report third-quarter results on October 20. The stock has declined after each of its past four reports, with three of those drops driven primarily by forward guidance rather than the reported quarter, increasing the importance of management’s outlook. Netflix Reports Oct. 20. Its Stock Has Fallen After Each of Its Last 4 Reports.
• Negative Sentiment: Co-CEO Ted Sarandos acknowledged that Netflix is not growing as quickly as he wants. Viewership increased only 2% during the first half of 2026, raising concerns that the company is struggling to sustain engagement. Netflix co-CEO says streaming giant isn’t growing as fast as he wants
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts have cited Netflix’s loss of attention to YouTube, weak engagement trends and its worst Emmy showing in a decade. Investors are also questioning whether newer initiatives are diluting focus from the original programming that drives the platform. Why Netflix Lost 14% in September
• Negative Sentiment: The stock has fallen sharply during 2026, while its price-to-earnings multiple has contracted about 40% since the start of the year. The valuation reset reflects investor concern that Netflix’s strongest growth phase may be ending.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In other Netflix news, CEO Theodore Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.35, for a total transaction of $2,003,335.20. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 178,954 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,126,275.90. The trade was a 13.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 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 Barton sold 720 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $75.27, for a total value of $54,194.40. Following the sale, the director owned 2,460 shares in the company, valued at $185,164.20. This represents a 22.64% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 179,045 shares of company stock valued at $13,132,194. Corporate insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. American Capital Advisory LLC raised its stake in Netflix by 0.8% in the 1st quarter. American Capital Advisory LLC now owns 13,990 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,345,000 after acquiring an additional 109 shares during the period. CWS Financial Advisors LLC raised its stake in Netflix by 3.2% in the first quarter. CWS Financial Advisors LLC now owns 3,612 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $347,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. Warner Group LLC raised its position in shares of Netflix by 2.2% in the 1st quarter. Warner Group LLC now owns 5,230 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $503,000 after buying an additional 114 shares in the last quarter. Financial Avengers Inc. lifted its stake in Netflix by 9.8% during the first quarter. Financial Avengers Inc. now owns 1,290 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $124,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PAX Financial Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 2.5% during the 1st quarter. PAX Financial Group LLC now owns 4,847 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $466,000 after buying an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

NFLX has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their target price on shares of Netflix from $120.00 to $93.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on shares of Netflix in a research note on Monday, September 28th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $90.00 target price (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $92.00 price target (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lowered their price target for the company from $100.00 to $95.00 in a report on Tuesday. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $95.27.

About Representative FIELDS

Cleo Fields (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Fields (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on November 3, 2026.

Cleo Fields graduated from McKinley High School in 1980. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Southern University in 1984 and a J.D. from the Southern University Law Center in 1987. His career experience includes working as a state legislator and U.S. congressman. When Fields was elected to the Louisiana State Senate in 1986, he was the youngest person ever elected to the State Senate in Louisiana’s history. In 1995, Fields ran for governor of Louisiana, becoming the first African American since reconstruction to make the runoff.

Netflix Company Profile

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a global entertainment company that operates a subscription-based streaming service. It offers a broad range of television series, films, documentaries, and other programming, including original productions developed under the Netflix brand and licensed content from third-party studios.

The company also provides advertising-supported viewing options in some markets and has expanded into related entertainment categories, including mobile and cloud-based games, live programming, and consumer products associated with selected titles.