Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC lifted its position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 874.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 346,666 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 311,097 shares during the period. Netflix accounts for 1.7% of Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th biggest holding. Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $32,503,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Natural Investments LLC grew its position in Netflix by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter. Natural Investments LLC now owns 1,668 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,999,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Hengehold Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 3.3% during the third quarter. Hengehold Capital Management LLC now owns 282 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $338,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Financial Partners Group Inc boosted its position in shares of Netflix by 0.9% during the third quarter. Financial Partners Group Inc now owns 969 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,162,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the period. Seascape Capital Management boosted its position in shares of Netflix by 1.6% during the third quarter. Seascape Capital Management now owns 568 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $681,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the period. Finally, Crews Bank & Trust grew its holdings in Netflix by 5.8% in the 3rd quarter. Crews Bank & Trust now owns 164 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $197,000 after buying an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Netflix Trading Up 3.4%
Shares of NFLX stock opened at $96.15 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $87.53 and a 200 day simple moving average of $100.18. The stock has a market capitalization of $405.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.68. Netflix, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $75.01 and a fifty-two week high of $134.12. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51.
Insider Activity
In related news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $97.00, for a total value of $2,777,110.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $7,157,339. The trade was a 27.95% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total value of $464,230.62. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $25,623,066. This trade represents a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 1,520,133 shares of company stock valued at $137,259,786 in the last ninety days. 1.37% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several analysts recently commented on the company. New Street Research lowered their target price on Netflix from $100.00 to $96.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $100.00 price target (down from $112.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Guggenheim lowered their price target on Netflix from $145.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Arete Research upgraded shares of Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Loop Capital set a $104.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.55.
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Key Netflix News
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: UBS named Netflix its “top pick” among media stocks, arguing industry consolidation and peers’ higher prices favor Netflix’s direct-to-consumer position — a near-term bullish research catalyst. Netflix Labeled ‘Top Pick’ Among Media Stocks. Here’s Why.
- Positive Sentiment: Engagement remains strong: Netflix reported ~96 billion hours viewed, which supports retention, pricing power and ad revenue scaling — fundamentals that bolster revenue growth expectations for 2026. Can NFLX’s Content Strength Sustain User Engagement & Revenue Growth?
- Positive Sentiment: Walking away from the Warner Bros. deal has been framed as a net positive: Netflix received a ~$2.8B termination fee and avoided large additional debt, leaving capital to fund content, ads and organic growth. Why Losing the Warner Bros. Deal May Be the Best Outcome for Netflix Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Netflix raised subscription prices across tiers (first increase since Jan 2025). This should boost revenue and margins if churn is limited, but the impact will hinge on subscriber response and ad growth execution. Netflix (NFLX) Raises Subscription Prices
- Neutral Sentiment: Strategic push into live sports (pursuing additional NFL packages) could justify higher prices and expand ad inventory, but success is execution-dependent and will take time to materialize in results. Netflix May Have Good Reason To Raise Prices: Streamer Eyes More NFL Games
- Negative Sentiment: Customer reaction to the price hikes has been mixed and triggered some negative sentiment — reports show customer pushback and an initial stock slip after the announcement, a short-term risk to subscriber growth. Customers React to Netflix Price Hikes; Netflix Stock Slips
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentators warn the latest price increases could strain consumer budgets amid macro weakness — a potential demand risk if inflation/consumer spending deteriorates. Prediction: Netflix’s Latest Price Increase Will Be the Ultimate Stress Test on the U.S. Economy
About Netflix
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.
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