Stevens Capital Management LP Purchases 48,553 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Stevens Capital Management LP lifted its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 846.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 54,290 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 48,553 shares during the quarter. Netflix comprises approximately 1.8% of Stevens Capital Management LP’s holdings, making the stock its 11th largest position. Stevens Capital Management LP’s holdings in Netflix were worth $5,090,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Netflix by 912.5% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 390,014,981 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $36,567,805,000 after acquiring an additional 351,493,659 shares during the period. Baillie Gifford & Co. increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 912.3% in the fourth quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. now owns 36,940,035 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $3,463,498,000 after purchasing an additional 33,290,988 shares during the period. Jennison Associates LLC increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 639.9% in the fourth quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 34,871,951 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $3,269,594,000 after purchasing an additional 30,158,900 shares during the period. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 891.3% during the 4th quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 12,099,908 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,134,487,000 after purchasing an additional 10,879,276 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 850.7% during the 4th quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 10,858,157 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,018,062,000 after purchasing an additional 9,716,017 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Netflix

In related news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.24, for a total transaction of $2,273,450.88. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at $10,166,933.60. This trade represents a 18.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total transaction of $464,230.62. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,623,066. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 1,431,627 shares of company stock valued at $135,647,236. Insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company/sector buyback talk could support the stock as shares struggle; buyback capacity is being highlighted for consumer-discretionary names including Netflix. Netflix, Pulte, and Mobileye Are Buying Their Own Dips—Should You?
• Positive Sentiment: Partnerships/distribution items (coverage around AMC) are drawing attention to content-windowing and theatrical ties that could expand reach and monetization. Why Is AMC Entertainment Stock Surging On Tuesday?
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/strategy view — some analysts argue the first half of the year looks soft but that the bull case hinges on a stronger second half (subscription and monetization tailwinds); this is more forward‑looking than immediate. Netflix’s (NFLX) First Half Is Soft. The Second Half Is Where the Bull Case Lives
• Neutral Sentiment: Company fundamentals: Netflix recently beat Q1 EPS and set Q2 EPS guidance at $0.78; that underpins medium-term confidence even as near-term volatility persists. NFLX Stock Profile & Earnings Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Very large insider selling: director Reed Hastings sold 407,550 shares (~$38M) under a Rule 10b5‑1 plan — a material increase in available supply that traders are pricing in. Reed Hastings Sells 407,550 Shares of Netflix Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Other insider sales: CEO Ted Sarandos and exec David Hyman also sold shares to cover tax obligations tied to awards — multiple insider exits on the same days amplify near‑term selling pressure. Netflix Insider Sells (Sarandos, Hyman)
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/technical headwinds: several notes flag resistance around ~$100 and lower consensus near-term targets; technical selling and positioning help explain intraday weakness. What’s Going On With Netflix Stock Tuesday?

Netflix Trading Down 3.4%

NFLX stock opened at $87.89 on Wednesday. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The business’s 50 day moving average is $94.99 and its 200-day moving average is $96.53. The firm has a market cap of $370.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.39, a P/E/G ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.55.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. The business had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.Netflix’s revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Citizens Jmp reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Robert W. Baird cut their price target on Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Pivotal Research set a $96.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Bank of America reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $149.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Benchmark restated a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and fifteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Netflix has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.82.

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.