Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Stock Holdings Cut by Capital Research Global Investors

Capital Research Global Investors lessened its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 0.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,706,442 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 28,451 shares during the period. Netflix makes up 1.1% of Capital Research Global Investors’ holdings, making the stock its 21st largest position. Capital Research Global Investors’ holdings in Netflix were worth $5,642,684,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of NFLX. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in Netflix by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,390 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $4,804,000 after acquiring an additional 257 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Netflix by 16.4% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,023 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $912,000 after buying an additional 144 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Netflix by 21.2% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,406 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,883,000 after buying an additional 246 shares in the last quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI grew its position in Netflix by 18.9% in the second quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 774 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,036,000 after buying an additional 123 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 12.1% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,115 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,832,000 after buying an additional 228 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In related news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 57,260 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.50, for a total value of $5,468,330.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $7,046,658.50. This trade represents a 43.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total value of $8,773,476.14. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,130,291.60. This represents a 46.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 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.

Key Stories Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walking away from the proposed WBD deal is being viewed as a net positive by many analysts because Netflix avoided taking on heavy debt and regulatory risk while keeping roughly $2.8B from the process — a boost to capital flexibility and organic growth plans. Why Netflix Is Better Off Without Warner Bros. Discovery
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix purchased Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup InterPositive, signaling investment in AI-driven production tools that could lower content costs or accelerate creative output. That strategic tech buy supports the company’s long-term content/production roadmap. How Do You Like Them Apples? Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Start-Up.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains generally constructive: the consensus rating sits around “Moderate Buy,” and some top analysts have praised Netflix for returning to its core strategy after the WBD episode. That institutional support helps buoy the stock even amid headline noise. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo resumed coverage with an Equal Weight rating and a $105 target — a cautious stance that signals upside is not a consensus slam-dunk and keeps expectations in check. Netflix Stock Can Heal From Warner Bros. ‘Scars,’ Analyst Says. Why He Still Won’t Make It a Buy.
• Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term price predictions and valuation pieces are mixed: some bullish five‑year forecasts are balanced by warnings that increased competition could compress Netflix’s premium multiple. These narratives help explain stock volatility as investors debate growth vs. valuation. Prediction: Netflix Stock Will Hit This Price in 5 Years
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America trimmed its price target to $125, indicating some analysts see less upside from current levels; such cuts can weigh on momentum and prompt more conservative positioning. Bank of America Cuts Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Price Target to $125.00
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Netflix co‑founder Reed Hastings sold about $39.8M in stock recently. While insiders sell for many reasons, such large sales can trigger investor concern about near-term upside or be viewed as profit-taking after the run-up. Co-Founder Reed Hastings Just Dumped $40 Million in Netflix Stock. Should You Ditch NFLX Too?
• Negative Sentiment: Several outlets are flagging the risk that Netflix’s multi‑year rally already prices in strong growth, raising the odds of a correction if subscriber/ads growth or margins disappoint. That valuation scrutiny is pressuring sentiment. Is Netflix Stock Heading For A Correction?

Netflix Trading Down 0.7%

Netflix stock opened at $98.32 on Tuesday. Netflix, Inc. has a 12 month low of $75.01 and a 12 month 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. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $86.39 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $103.39. The stock has a market cap of $415.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.68.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NFLX has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. William Blair restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Evercore assumed coverage on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, February 27th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $115.00 target price on the stock. President Capital raised their price objective on shares of Netflix from $120.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on Netflix in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $120.00 target price for the company. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities increased their price target on shares of Netflix from $94.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. 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 MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.67.

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.