Netflix is currently a publicly traded company, meaning it is owned by a broad group of shareholders rather than a single person or entity. The ownership primarily consists of institutional investors such as Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and Fidelity Management & Research Company, which hold significant stakes in the company. Among individual shareholders, Reed Hastings, the co- founder and former CEO, still retains a minority stake. The top 10 shareholders collectively own a significant portion of Netflix, with Vanguard Group holding around 8.6-8.9% and BlackRock around 5.2-7.4% of the shares. Reed Hastings owns about 0.5-2% depending on the source, and currently serves as the Executive Chairman. The CEO role is held by Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters as co-CEOs.
Summary of Netflix Ownership
- Public Company: Owned by shareholders globally.
- Top Institutional Investors: Vanguard Group (~8.8%), BlackRock (~5-7%), Fidelity (~5%).
- Individual Key Shareholder: Reed Hastings with about 0.5-2% stake, Executive Chairman.
- Current CEOs: Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.
This structure reflects Netflix's status as a mature public company with a mix of institutional investors, executive leadership, and original founders holding shares.
