Reed Hastings sells $31.85 million in Netflix stock

Published 06/01/2025, 17:06
Reed Hastings sells $31.85 million in Netflix stock
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The transactions were part of a pre-arranged trading plan established under Rule 10b5-1. Following these sales, Hastings retains direct ownership of 1,090 shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock. Additionally, he holds 2,154,241 shares indirectly through the Hastings-Quillin Family Trust. The sales reflect Hastings’ ongoing management of his stock holdings in the company he co-founded, which now commands a market capitalization of $378 billion. InvestingPro analysis reveals Netflix maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, with 18 additional key insights available to subscribers through their comprehensive Pro Research Report.

The transactions were part of a pre-arranged trading plan established under Rule 10b5-1. Following these sales, Hastings retains direct ownership of 1,090 shares of Netflix stock. Additionally, he holds 2,154,241 shares indirectly through the Hastings-Quillin Family Trust. The sales reflect Hastings’ ongoing management of his stock holdings in the company he co-founded, which now commands a market capitalization of $378 billion. InvestingPro analysis reveals Netflix maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, with 18 additional key insights available to subscribers through their comprehensive Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, Netflix has been the subject of varied analyst ratings. Benchmark maintains a Sell rating on the company, citing overvaluation despite raising its price target from $555 to $720. The firm projects Netflix reaching 490 million members by 2033 with a 37% operating profit margin. Meanwhile, UBS and KeyBanc Capital Markets have a more optimistic outlook. UBS has raised its price target to $1,040, maintaining a Buy rating and highlighting the company’s growth opportunities in sports and advertising. KeyBanc maintains an Overweight rating, expressing confidence in Netflix’s potential to outperform the S&P 500 into 2025.

Netflix has also made significant strides in sports broadcasting. The company has secured exclusive US rights to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups, marking its first complete rights acquisition for a major sports event. This move is expected to enhance the profile of women’s football and provide comprehensive coverage to fans.

In terms of financial performance, UBS anticipates a 12.3% three-year compound annual growth rate in revenue and a 24% CAGR in operating income through 2027 for Netflix. However, Loop Capital has downgraded Netflix from Buy to Hold, reflecting the belief that factors previously giving Netflix a competitive edge have now been largely incorporated into the stock value. These recent developments provide a snapshot of Netflix’s current position in the market.

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