Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson Sells Off Shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX)

Key Points

• Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson sold $50,001–$100,000 of Netflix stock on December 8th from his "MORGAN STANLEY TRUST ACCOUNT" and has recently executed multiple other buy/sell trades across names like Shopify, Palantir, Robinhood and MercadoLibre.
• Netflix recently missed quarterly EPS ($5.87 vs. $6.96 consensus) while revenue matched estimates, and its shares — trading near $89.46 with a 1‑year range of $82.11–$134.12 — face pressure from the proposed $72B Warner Bros deal, rising antitrust/regulatory risk and mixed analyst views (consensus "Moderate Buy", target ~$129.95).

Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (D-Illinois) recently sold shares of Netflix, Inc. NASDAQ: NFLX. In a filing disclosed on January 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $50,001 and $100,000 in Netflix stock on December 8th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "MORGAN STANLEY TRUST ACCOUNT" account.

Representative Jonathan L. Jackson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets NASDAQ: HOOD on 12/22/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Palantir Technologies NASDAQ: PLTR on 12/22/2025.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of MercadoLibre NASDAQ: MELI on 12/10/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Tenet Healthcare NYSE: THC on 12/10/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Shopify NASDAQ: SHOP on 12/8/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Meta Platforms NASDAQ: META on 11/11/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of State Street NYSE: STT on 11/11/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of T-Mobile US NASDAQ: TMUS on 11/11/2025.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Doximity NASDAQ: DOCS on 11/6/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets NASDAQ: HOOD on 11/6/2025.

Netflix Stock Performance

Shares of NFLX stock opened at $89.46 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 1.33 and a current ratio of 1.33. Netflix, Inc. has a one year low of $82.11 and a one year high of $134.12. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $101.06 and its 200-day simple moving average is $114.32. The stock has a market capitalization of $379.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.37 and a beta of 1.71.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 21st. The Internet television network reported $5.87 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $6.96 by ($1.09). Netflix had a net margin of 24.05% and a return on equity of 41.86%. The firm had revenue of $11.51 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.51 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $5.40 earnings per share. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 17.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Netflix has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 5.450-5.450 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and chart-watchers argue much bad news is priced in; MarketBeat notes Netflix is oversold, has attractive valuation metrics vs. recent highs, and highlights Jan. earnings as a potential catalyst. Is Netflix a Buy Ahead of Earnings? It Looks Like It
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat’s roundup flags technical signs of a bottom (oversold RSI, bullish MACD) and points to content wins and live-sports expansion as upside drivers into 2026. 3 Oversold Stocks Ready to Rebound in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix and AMC are warming relations, which could open theatrical windows and marketing partnerships that marginally boost content economics and franchise value. Is The Warming Relationship Between Netflix and AMC Theaters a Game Changer?
• Neutral Sentiment: EU digital-rule reporting says big tech (including Netflix) may avoid the strictest measures in an overhaul — a mixed regulatory backdrop but not an immediate headwind. Big Tech spared strict rules in EU digital rule overhaul
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry shift at CES: advertisers are prioritizing measurable performance over promises — a longer-term positive for ad-supported streaming monetization but not an immediate earnings swing. At CES, the ad industry stopped talking about price
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on content volume/AI (“infinite content”) underscores strategic execution risk — more content can retain users but raises costs and curation challenges. Top media strategist on Netflix ending its war on sleep
• Negative Sentiment: Market skepticism over the Warner Bros. deal is a primary drag: Invezz and others note the stock has fallen ~27–30% since June, accelerated after the $72B equity acquisition announcement due to debt, execution and integration concerns. Netflix stock: are markets mispricing the Warner deal impact?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and antitrust risk rose: Paramount has told lawmakers the merger is “presumptively unlawful” and the Justice Department is involved, increasing uncertainty around deal clearance and timeline. Paramount Tells Lawmakers That Netflix-WBD Merger Is “Presumptively Unlawful”
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst and sell-side headwinds: CFRA cut NFLX to Hold and cut its target to $100 (from $130), and bearish research (Seeking Alpha) says the bear case strengthened after the sell-off — amplifying downside pressure until deal and earnings clarity arrive. Here’s Why CFRA Downgraded Netflix (NFLX) to Hold From Buy Netflix Update: Why Our Bear Case Strengthened

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

NFLX has been the topic of several research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $112.00 price target on Netflix and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday. Loop Capital reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $135.00 to $132.50 in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. President Capital raised shares of Netflix from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $130.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Benchmark reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Guggenheim restated a "buy" rating and issued a $145.00 target price on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have given a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $129.95.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In other news, insider David A. Hyman sold 314,620 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $109.98, for a total value of $34,603,166.08. Following the transaction, the insider owned 316,100 shares of the company's stock, valued at $34,765,942.40. The trade was a 49.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 2,380 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.03, for a total transaction of $261,878.54. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 1,598,370 shares of company stock valued at $168,251,193 over the last three months. 1.37% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Netflix in the third quarter worth $25,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new position in Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of Netflix in the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Steph & Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 188.9% in the third quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 26 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Stephens Consulting LLC increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 150.0% during the second quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 25 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Jackson

Jonathan Jackson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Jackson (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Jonathan Jackson was born in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson graduated from Whitney Young High School. He earned an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Jackson's career experience includes working as an investment analyst and an entrepreneur.

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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