Is Netflix (NFLX) a Buy Right Now?
A plain-English read on Netflix stock — what the chart and the numbers are saying today, with no jargon and no hype.
What this means, in plain English
Netflix is currently priced at $70.09, which sits below its 200-day average of $91.87. This 200-day average acts as a long-term trend line, and when a price stays below it, investors often view the momentum as negative.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index—a gauge of whether a stock has climbed too far, too fast—is at 39.1. While this is not in extreme territory, the stock is struggling to stay above its recent support floor of $65.08, indicating a cautious environment for new buyers.
Should you buy Netflix stock?
Given that the price is trending downward and remains below key averages, it is wise to be careful. There is no urgency to buy when the trend is moving against the stock's recent performance.
Is NFLX a good stock for beginners?
Netflix is a large company, but it currently shows significant volatility—the tendency for a price to swing up and down. Beginners should be wary of entering a stock that is hovering near its 52-week low of $65.08.
What's driving NFLX right now
The current price of $70.09 remains well below the 200-day average of $91.87.
The stock is currently trading closer to its support level of $65.08 than its ceiling.
The company carries a P/E ratio, or the price paid for every dollar of earnings, of 27.2.
The price is currently failing to reach the 50-day average of $78.48.
What Netflix actually does
Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services worldwide. The company offers television (TV) series, documentaries, feature films, games, and live programming across various genres and languages. It also provides members the ability to receive streaming content through a host of internet-connected devices, including TVs, digital video players, TV set-top boxes, and mobile devices. Netflix, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.
Netflix by the numbers
Wall Street consensus on NFLX is Buy. That is the analyst community's view, shown for context — it is not our read and not a recommendation.
Netflix's earnings history
Earnings per share for Netflix's last 4 reported financial years, as filed — EPS has risen over that span. We don't hold analyst consensus estimates for these periods, so no beat-or-miss judgement is shown.
| Period end | EPS reported |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.58 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.03 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.01 |
Who owns Netflix?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 88.1% of NFLX, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 8.32% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 346.25M | 8.32% | |
| 274.40M | 6.59% | |
| 204.65M | 4.91% |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See who owns itWhat Netflix insiders have been doing
Executives and directors must disclose their own trades in company stock. Of the last 6 disclosed transactions we hold for Netflix, 4 were sales and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 2 were awards, vesting or option exercises rather than a decision to buy or sell. Insiders sell for many ordinary reasons — scheduled plans, tax, diversification — so a sale is not by itself a signal.
| Insider | Date | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | SELL | 36.0K | $2.8M | |
| 2026-06-17 | AWARD / VEST | 36.0K | $374.9K | |
| 2026-06-01 | SELL | 386.7K | $33.2M |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See which insidersThe numbers behind the read
Who in Washington has been trading NFLX?
Members of Congress must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days under the STOCK Act. At least 25 disclosures name NFLX — filed by 11 separate members or more and worth $780K–$2.08M combined (filings report bands, never exact amounts). 18 purchase-side, 7 sale-side, most recently on 2026-03-20.
| Member | Date | Action | Amount filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2026-03-20 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2026-03-20 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 |
Names withheld — plus 22 more records not shown.
See which membersWith the price trending below its long-term averages, it is best to remain on the sidelines and be careful.
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Beginner questions about NFLX
Should I buy NFLX stock?+
The stock is trending downward below its 200-day average of $91.87, so it is best to be careful.
Is NFLX a good long-term investment?+
With the price currently at $70.09 and struggling to maintain upward momentum, long-term investors should watch for signs of stability.
Is NFLX a buy or a sell?+
The data shows a downward trend with the price below the 50-day average of $78.48, signaling a need for caution.
Is NFLX overvalued?+
The P/E ratio is 27.2, and the stock is currently trading near the lower end of its 52-week range of $65.08.
Is NFLX a good stock for beginners?+
Beginners should be careful, as the stock is currently trading near its 52-week low of $65.08 and shows a downward trend.
Important disclaimer
This page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, nor a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold Netflix (NFLX) or any other security. The Money GPS is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner, and no content here should be relied upon to make an investment decision.
The verdict, indicators, and commentary are generated automatically — in part using AI — from third-party market data (via Yahoo Finance) that may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, and is provided “as is” without any warranty. Figures reflect the market as of 2026-07-24 and change constantly; the read above may already be out of date. A “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Be Careful” label is a simplified, rules-based signal for beginners — not a price target or a guarantee of any outcome.
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