Netflix Stock - Insider sale and streaming sector comparison at 52-week low
19.06.2026 - 20:49:58 | ad-hoc-news.de
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Netflix (US64110L1061) faces renewed scrutiny this week after a board member sold nearly $2.8 million in shares while the stock trades close to a 52-week low. The move comes as the streaming group is compared closely with rivals following recent takeover speculation, according to sector commentary.
All news and analysis on Netflix stock
Track recent insider trades, sector moves and valuation metrics for Netflix as the streamer navigates weak share prices and shifting media competition.
Director trims position near lows
An SEC-related alert summarized that Netflix director Bradford Smith sold 35,990 shares for about $2,789,944.80, cutting his stake by just over 31% under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Following the transaction, Smith still holds 79,690 Netflix shares, indicating continued exposure despite the sale, according to the same insider trade summary.
Weekly review and sector context
Data compiled by the Financial Times show Netflix closed at $77.38 on Thursday, only roughly 3% above its 52-week low of $75.01 hit on 02/23/2026.
That keeps the stock trading at the weaker end of the US streaming and media peer group, with recent volatility linked in part to takeover speculation around Lionsgate that Netflix has pushed back on, as reported by TheStreet citing Semafor.
What the company sells
Netflix generates most of its revenue from monthly subscription fees for its streaming service, which offers a catalog of films, series and documentaries across ad-free and ad-supported tiers worldwide.
Where the stock trades today
Netflix shares (US64110L1061) last traded on Nasdaq at $77.38 as of 06/18/2026, 16:00 ET, based on delayed market data.
Key facts on Netflix stock
- Company: Netflix, Inc.
- ISIN: US64110L1061
- WKN: 552484
- Ticker: NFLX
- Venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of 06/18/2026, 16:00 ET): 77.38 USD
- Market cap: 325,642,104,163 USD (as of 06/18/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Entertainment
- Index membership: S&P 500, Nasdaq-100
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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