[8-K] NETFLIX INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Netflix (NFLX) approved a ten-for-one forward stock split. The Board authorized an amendment to the certificate of incorporation to effect the split and proportionately increase authorized common shares. Shareholders of record as of the close on November 10, 2025 will receive nine additional shares for each share after the close on November 14, 2025. Trading is expected to begin on a split-adjusted basis on November 17, 2025.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

October 30, 2025

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NETFLIX, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

001-35727

77-0467272

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

121 Albright Way, Los Gatos, California

95032

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(408) 540-3700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share			NFLX			NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 30, 2025, Netflix, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a ten-for-one forward stock split (the “Stock Split”) of the Company’s issued common stock to be effected through the filing of an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Amendment”) with the Secretary of the State of Delaware. The Amendment will also proportionately increase the number of shares of the Company’s authorized common stock. As a result of the Stock Split, each shareholder of record as of the close of trading on November 10, 2025 (the “Record Date”) will receive, after the close of trading on November 14, 2025, nine additional shares for every share held on the Record Date. Trading is expected to begin on a split-adjusted basis on November 17, 2025.

A copy of the press release issued on October 30, 2025, regarding the Stock Split is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)   Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number			Description of Exhibit
99.1			Press Release Issued by Netflix, Inc. on October 30, 2025
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

						NETFLIX, INC.
Date:			October 30, 2025
						/s/ Spencer Neumann
						Spencer Neumann
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did NFLX announce in its 8-K?

Netflix announced a ten-for-one forward stock split of its common stock, approved by its Board of Directors.

What is the split ratio for NFLX?

The split is ten-for-one, meaning each shareholder will receive nine additional shares for every one share held.

What is the record date for the NFLX stock split?

The record date is November 10, 2025 (close of trading).

When will additional NFLX shares be distributed?

The additional shares will be issued after the close of trading on November 14, 2025.

When does NFLX begin trading on a split-adjusted basis?

Trading is expected to begin on a split-adjusted basis on November 17, 2025.

Does the split affect authorized shares for NFLX?

Yes. The amendment will proportionately increase the number of authorized common shares.

Will the NFLX stock split change ownership percentages?

A stock split increases the number of shares but does not change a shareholder’s proportional ownership.