Victory Financial Group LLC Boosts Holdings in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Victory Financial Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 1,284.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 13,994 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 12,983 shares during the period. Victory Financial Group LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $1,312,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Steph & Co. increased its position in shares of Netflix by 188.9% during the third quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 26 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 93.3% in the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Horizon Financial Services LLC boosted its holdings in Netflix by 480.0% in the third quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Reed Hastings sold 426,290 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.67, for a total transaction of $39,078,004.30. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $361,179.80. This represents a 99.08% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 57,260 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.50, for a total transaction of $5,468,330.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,046,658.50. This trade represents a 43.69% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786. Corporate insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have issued reports on NFLX. Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, February 20th. Guggenheim reduced their target price on Netflix from $145.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, Phillip Securities raised shares of Netflix from a “sell” rating to a “moderate buy” rating and upped their price target for the company from $95.00 to $100.00 in a report on Monday, January 26th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have given a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.57.

Netflix Stock Performance

NFLX stock opened at $95.55 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $87.73 and its 200 day simple moving average is $100.01. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $75.01 and a 12-month high of $134.12. The firm has a market cap of $403.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.81, a P/E/G ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.67. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51.

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

Trending Headlines about Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS named Netflix a “top pick,” arguing industry consolidation and peers’ rationalization favor Netflix’s position, which likely supports optimism among growth-focused investors. Netflix Labeled ‘Top Pick’ Among Media Stocks. Here’s Why.
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buyers are accumulating: reports say D. E. Shaw is adding to NFLX, and billionaire Paul Tudor Jones is buying, signaling confidence from large investors and potentially supporting the share price. Netflix Inc. (NFLX): D. E. Shaw Is Loading Up on This Stock Netflix Inc. (NFLX): Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Is Buying This Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is pursuing more live sports (seeking to expand its NFL package from two to four games), which bolsters advertising upside and gives management a tangible justification for higher prices. Netflix (NFLX) Seeks to Expand NFL Streaming Rights to Four Games
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix rolled out another round of subscription price increases; analysts debate whether this is a durable revenue lever or a subscriber risk — outcome depends on retention and ad-growth execution. Is Netflix’s Third Price Increase in Less Than 3 Years a Red Flag or a Buying Opportunity?
• Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America calls the coming quarter “key” after Netflix’s strategic reset — investors will watch Q1 results and subscriber/ad traction closely for confirmation. Netflix faces key quarter after strategic reset, says Bank of America
• Neutral Sentiment: Citizens initiated coverage with a Market Perform and cautious tone, reflecting how some sell-side views remain guarded despite near-term catalysts. Citizens Starts Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Coverage, But Stays Cautious
• Negative Sentiment: Reuters reports Netflix lost out in the Warner Bros. bidding for certain franchises (e.g., Harry Potter access), which removes an immediate shortcut to high-value intellectual property and could slow content-led growth. Netflix searches for franchises after losing out on Harry Potter
• Negative Sentiment: Conflicting reports about a large Warner Bros. acquisition (a cited $42.2B deal) have surfaced in the press; if pursued, such a deal would materially change Netflix’s risk profile (debt, integration) — uncertainty here creates volatility. Netflix’s US$42.2b Warner Bros. Deal Tests Growth And Discipline

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.