Rep. Byron Donalds Acquires Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Stock

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 Price Performance

Shares of NFLX opened at $76.41 on Thursday. Netflix, Inc. has a one year low of $65.08 and a one year high of $124.86. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $75.85 and its 200-day moving average is $84.36. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $318.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 1.53.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share (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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.58 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.72 EPS. Netflix’s revenue was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 EPS for the current year.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several prominent investors increased their Netflix holdings in the second quarter, including Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square, which rebuilt its position after previously exiting the stock. The report highlights a lower forward valuation multiple and renewed institutional interest. 22 Prominent Investors Hold Netflix Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Weitz Investment Management presented Netflix as having a potential “new growth engine,” supporting the long-term bull case for the streaming company. A separate analyst report cited customer surveys indicating improving engagement and retention, along with a price target implying approximately 42% upside. The Bull Case for Netflix’s New Growth Engine Why Netflix Stock Rallied Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is promoting a new female-focused installment of its “Monsters” anthology centered on Lizzie Borden. The release could support engagement and subscriber retention, although the immediate financial impact is uncertain. Netflix’s Monsters Explores Lizzie Borden Mystery
• Negative Sentiment: Netflix recently declined about 3% in a broader market selloff, while macroeconomic friction continued to weigh on the streaming sector. The stock is also trading below its 200-day moving average, reflecting ongoing technical pressure. Netflix Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market
• Negative Sentiment: Netflix and Meta Platforms were among the companies receiving recent analyst downgrades. Although consensus ratings remain generally bullish, the downgrades may be weighing on sentiment and encouraging profit-taking. MarketBeat’s Most Downgraded Stocks in Q3

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $90.00 target price (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. TD Cowen decreased their price target on Netflix from $112.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Stephens assumed coverage on Netflix in a research report on Friday, July 17th. They set an “overweight” rating on the stock. CLSA began coverage on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, July 20th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $90.00 price target on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating, sixteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $96.53.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In other Netflix news, Director Richard Barton sold 720 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.27, for a total value of $54,194.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 2,460 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $185,164.20. The trade was a 22.64% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider David Hyman sold 5,723 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.85, for a total transaction of $416,920.55. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $23,027,885. The trade was a 1.78% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 179,045 shares of company stock valued at $13,132,194 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

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.

Netflix Company Profile

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.