China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. Boosts Stock Holdings in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 905.0% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 199,990 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 180,091 shares during the period. Netflix makes up 1.4% of China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 14th largest position. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $18,751,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. First Financial Corp IN increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 900.0% in the fourth quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 243 shares in the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 885.2% in the fourth quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 239 shares in the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Netflix in the third quarter worth about $25,000. MB Levis & Associates LLC increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 177.8% in the fourth quarter. MB Levis & Associates LLC now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 192 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Brown Shipley& Co Ltd increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 867.7% in the fourth quarter. Brown Shipley& Co Ltd now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 269 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

More Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board authorizes an extra $25 billion share buyback (no expiration), boosting capital returns and supporting the share price. Netflix announces $25 billion share buyback
• Positive Sentiment: Daiwa raised its price target to $102 and kept an outperform rating, signaling some analyst conviction in upside from current levels. Daiwa Securities adjusts price target on Netflix to $102
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan reaffirmed a buy stance and investors are pointing to product initiatives (see below) and engagement gains as reasons to stay constructive. JPMorgan keeps Netflix buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix plans a TikTok‑style vertical video feed to capture short‑form engagement and funnel viewers into longer content — a potential long‑term engagement/monetization tailwind. Netflix Eyes TikTok-Style Feed To Capture ‘Snackable’ Viewing
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is in talks to buy Radford Studio Center (historic LA lot) — could lower production costs and secure capacity, but transaction terms/outcome remain uncertain. Netflix In Negotiations To Buy Radford Studios
• Neutral Sentiment: Board recommended voting “no” on two shareholder proposals framed as anti‑woke; governance/item resolution is unlikely to move fundamentals materially short term. Netflix Boards Recommends ‘No’ Votes On Two ‘Anti-Woke’ Proposals
• Negative Sentiment: Investors continue to react to the post‑earnings sell‑off tied to softer guidance despite mixed/solid underlying engagement — the guidance shock remains the primary near‑term headwind for the stock. Netflix (NFLX) Stock Plunges 13%: Should Investors Buy the Dip?
• Negative Sentiment: Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved the $110B sale to Paramount Skydance — Netflix lost out in the takeover, and industry consolidation could reshape competitive dynamics for content/licensing and future M&A opportunities. Warner Bros Shareholders Approve $110 Billion Paramount Skydance Merger

Insider Activity at Netflix

In related news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $98.00, for a total transaction of $2,805,740.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $7,231,126. This represents a 27.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total transaction of $259,253.12. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 1,487,794 shares of company stock worth $136,255,772 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of Netflix stock opened at $92.82 on Friday. Netflix, Inc. has a 52-week low of $75.01 and a 52-week high of $134.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $390.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.67. The company has a fifty day moving average of $93.29 and a 200-day moving average of $97.74. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.41.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The company had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.17 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $6.61 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.53 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on NFLX shares. New Street Research boosted their price objective on shares of Netflix from $96.00 to $102.00 in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on shares of Netflix from $98.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Robert W. Baird reduced their price objective on shares of Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price objective on shares of Netflix from $115.00 to $110.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have assigned a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.53.

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.