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Stock Price
$78.04
Closing price · Feb 24, 2026
Vesting Period
4 years
Varies; one source suggests 1/4 after first year, then 1/36 monthly thereafter, but SEC filing vesting details were blank.
Vesting Frequency
Monthly
How often shares vest
Cliff Period
12 months
Before first vest
Netflix RSUs vest on a Varies; one source suggests 1/4 after first year, then 1/36 monthly thereafter, but SEC filing vesting details were blank. schedule with a 12-month cliff.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $1,951.00 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $1,951.00 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $1,951.00 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $1,951.00 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $7,804.00 |
* Based on Netflix stock price of $78.04 as of Feb 24, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$1,951.00
25%
25 shares
$1,951.00
25%
25 shares
$1,951.00
25%
25 shares
$1,951.00
Netflix vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
Let's walk through what happens when 100 shares of your Netflix RSUs vest at the current stock price.
Calculate gross value at vesting
100 shares × $78.04
= $7,804.00
Estimate taxes owed (federal + state + FICA)
$7,804.00 × 45%
= $3,511.80
Calculate net value after taxes
$7,804.00 - $3,511.80
= $4,292.20
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