$NFLX

SMITH BRADFORD L sold $2.8M of NFLX

SMITH BRADFORD L sold 35,990 shares of NETFLIX INC (NFLX) at an average of $77.52 ($77.21–$78.01, $2.79M total) across 2 trades on 2026-06-17 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · SMITH BRADFORD L
Published Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Analysis
AlphAI AI DeskAI-generated
Added to AlphAI Aug 6, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
How this was made
AlphAI summarizes source reporting and applies a structured AI analysis for relevance, timing, sentiment and ticker impact. Always verify material claims with the original publisher.
AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$NFLX
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
$NFLX
Relevance
5/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NFLXNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The newest fact is the director’s open-market sale details (shares, price range, total value) executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan.

02

Market read

Traders may treat the filing as low-signal unless paired with other catalysts, since it is explicitly pre-arranged under 10b5-1.

03

What to watch

The article provides no context on director motivations, tax planning, or whether other insiders are selling/buying around the same window.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 3/10Timing: Filed June 18, covering trades executed June 17.

Background

This is a SEC Form 4 insider transaction disclosure for Netflix, reported via SEC EDGAR.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$NFLXNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Netflix disclosed an insider director open-market sale of 35,990 shares under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan on June 17.

Expected impact

Likely limited near-term impact; any effect is more about sentiment than new business information.

Evidence & confidence

Form 4 shows a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan and an open-market sale, with no accompanying guidance, operational change, or regulatory action in the text.

Market effects

Minimal, as this is an individual insider transaction without sector-wide new information.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

Even with 10b5-1, repeated insider selling can coincide with valuation or liquidity motives, so traders may still watch for follow-on selling patterns.

Key entities

  • NETFLIX INC

    Subject of the Form 4 insider transaction disclosure.

  • SMITH BRADFORD L

    Director who sold 35,990 shares across two trades on June 17 under a 10b5-1 plan.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

Related articles

$METAMed

Meta’s Muse Drags Down Stocks That Depend on ‘Consumer Inertia’

Shares of banks, insurers, and travel agencies fell as investors worry about Meta's AI agent, Muse, disrupting industries reliant on consumer inertia. Meta's stock rose 11% on Monday. Affected companies include JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Allstate, Charles Schwab, Expedia, and Booking Holdings. Goldman Sachs identifies telecoms, insurance, and utilities as sectors at risk.

$NFLXMed

HSBC sends blunt message to Netflix stock investors

HSBC downgraded Netflix (NFLX) to Hold, cutting its price target to $76 from $96. According to Nielsen, YouTube (GOOGL) captured 14.2% of U.S. TV viewing in July, while Netflix slid to 7.8%. HSBC cited YouTube's ad revenue and content exclusivity as competitive pressures. Netflix's stock closed at $72.16, down 1.64%, with analysts divided on its outlook.

$NFLXMed

Is our love affair with Netflix over?

Netflix (NFLX) shares have dropped 40% in the past year due to declining engagement. HSBC downgraded Netflix to Hold, citing YouTube's growth and Netflix's falling U.S. TV time share (7.8% in July). Wells Fargo also downgraded Netflix over engagement concerns. YouTube is expanding its tools to retain creators and audiences, including new features for episodic content.

$NFLXHighAI 9/10

La Tierra Media: Sombras de Mordor

Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros., including its film, TV, and gaming divisions, for $82.7 billion. The deal adds HBO, DC, and Harry Potter properties to Netflix's library, potentially raising prices. Warner Bros. previously developed a Batman game using the Nemesis system, later repurposed for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.

$NFLXHigh

Netflix Stock Drops on HSBC Downgrade, Citing YouTube Threat

Netflix (NFLX) shares dropped 2% after HSBC downgraded the stock to Hold from Buy, citing competition from YouTube and weaker viewer engagement. The price target was reduced to $76 from $96. HSBC noted YouTube's growing appeal to creators and viewers, which may impact Netflix's content strategy and subscriber retention.