Kozak & Associates Inc. Raises Holdings in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Kozak & Associates Inc. increased its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 914.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 15,710 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 14,161 shares during the quarter. Netflix makes up 3.6% of Kozak & Associates Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 13th largest position. Kozak & Associates Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $18,835,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Dorsey Wright & Associates lifted its position in Netflix by 3.8% in the third quarter. Dorsey Wright & Associates now owns 7,149 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,571,000 after purchasing an additional 260 shares during the last quarter. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 3.4% in the third quarter. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt now owns 17,101 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $20,489,000 after purchasing an additional 560 shares during the last quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 6.7% in the third quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. now owns 5,884 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $7,054,000 after buying an additional 371 shares during the period. Aureus Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 9.5% in the third quarter. Aureus Asset Management LLC now owns 1,186 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,422,000 after buying an additional 103 shares during the period. Finally, Morningstar Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in Netflix by 53.4% during the 3rd quarter. Morningstar Investment Management LLC now owns 13,070 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $15,670,000 after buying an additional 4,551 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In related news, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 410,550 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $97.01, for a total transaction of $39,827,455.50. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $382,219.40. This trade represents a 99.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786. 1.37% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Netflix Trading Down 0.9%

NFLX opened at $94.36 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. Netflix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $75.01 and a 52 week high of $134.12. The stock has a market cap of $398.40 billion, a PE ratio of 37.34, a PEG ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.68. The business has a 50 day moving average of $86.72 and a 200-day moving average of $102.29.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.43 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have issued reports on NFLX. Arete Research raised shares of Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. New Street Research dropped their target price on shares of Netflix from $100.00 to $96.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Huber Research raised Netflix from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Wolfe Research upped their price target on Netflix from $95.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective (down from $112.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and fourteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.67.

Key Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix walked away from a costly, complicated bid for Warner Bros., which investors view as avoiding an expensive acquisition that could have pressured cash flow and execution. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Portfolio manager Stephanie Link (Hightower) is adding Netflix to her book, signalling conviction among some professional managers ahead of key industry catalysts. That buying interest can support the stock. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix will run limited theatrical screenings for the “Stranger Things” animated spinoff — a marketing and revenue diversification move that can boost engagement and franchise value. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo initiated coverage with an Equal Weight rating (neither bullish nor bearish), reflecting cautious optimism about Netflix’s global content strategy but not a clear near-term upside catalyst. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Ted Sarandos’ public comments on politics have coincided with downward pressure — markets are sensitive to executive remarks that suggest political controversy could bleed into content and regulatory scrutiny. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing media coverage about Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s fraught relationship with Netflix highlights reputational/partnership risks tied to high-profile talent deals and could amplify PR volatility. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Industry accolades (Oscars) provided limited stock lift, suggesting awards recognition isn’t translating into immediate subscriber or revenue gains. That weak linkage may temper enthusiasm from event-driven PR. Read More.

Netflix Company Profile

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming of films, television series, documentaries and other video content. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the company began as a DVD-by-mail rental service and introduced streaming video in 2007. Netflix later expanded into producing and distributing original programming, beginning notable original hits in the 2010s, and now operates a content production and distribution ecosystem alongside its licensing activity.

The company’s primary product is its on-demand streaming service, which can be accessed on a wide range of internet-connected devices and delivered through a suite of apps and web platforms.