Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Has $2.65 Million Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. lessened its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 90.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,211 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 21,228 shares during the period. Jefferies Financial Group Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $2,651,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Netflix by 0.4% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 38,521,322 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $46,183,983,000 after acquiring an additional 142,238 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its holdings in Netflix by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 17,444,013 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $23,359,801,000 after purchasing an additional 360,604 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 2.4% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 9,926,733 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $13,234,278,000 after purchasing an additional 229,182 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Netflix in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $7,929,645,000. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Netflix by 128,553.9% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,881,129 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $6,536,466,000 after purchasing an additional 4,877,335 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In related news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $97.00, for a total transaction of $2,777,110.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,157,339. The trade was a 27.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was 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 directly owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,166,933.60. The trade was a 18.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786. 1.37% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix signaling a return to its core plan after walking away from the Warner Bros. acquisition has been framed as a positive — it removes the risk of heavy debt and regulatory distraction, restoring the company’s growth-focused narrative. Free of Warner Bros., Netflix Is a Growth Stock Once Again
• Positive Sentiment: Top analysts resumed coverage and praised management for returning to “Plan A,” which supports investor confidence in execution and strategy. Top Analyst Applauds Netflix for Returning to ‘Plan A’
• Positive Sentiment: CFRA upgraded Netflix (coverage update) and CNBC guests included Netflix as a buy idea, signaling pockets of bullish conviction among some market participants. CNBC ‘Final Trades’ Picks
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus analyst stance remains constructive: a “Moderate Buy” consensus and a wide set of recent ratings (32 in the Benzinga deep-dive) mean views are varied — upside potential exists but expectations are already elevated. Deep Dive Into Netflix Stock: Analyst Perspectives (32 Ratings)
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo resumed coverage with an Equal Weight rating and a $105 target, reflecting cautious optimism but limited near-term upside from current levels. Wells Fargo Coverage Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Public filings show notable bond purchases by high-profile figures during the bidding period, a market-interest data point but not directly valuation-driving for equity. Trump Bond Purchases
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America cut its price target to $125 (from $149), which may weigh on sentiment and implies less upside from current levels. BofA Cuts PT on Netflix to $125
• Negative Sentiment: Co‑founder Reed Hastings sold about $40 million of stock, an insider sale that can spook some investors even if management says the sale is routine. Reed Hastings Stock Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple pieces caution that Netflix’s valuation already prices strong growth, and analysts warn of risks that could stall momentum — these narratives can pressure the stock if execution or subscriber growth slows. Forbes: Risks Stalling Momentum

Netflix Stock Down 1.4%

Shares of NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $96.94 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $86.45 and its 200 day moving average is $103.22. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $75.01 and a 12-month high of $134.12. The stock has a market cap of $409.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.36, a PEG ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 1.68. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.The business had revenue of $12.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.97 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.43 EPS. Netflix’s quarterly 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. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently weighed in on NFLX. Arete Research upgraded shares of Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Needham & Company LLC dropped their target price on shares of Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays initiated coverage on Netflix in a report on Monday, March 2nd. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $115.00 price target for the company. Finally, Cfra raised Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fourteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Netflix currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.67.

Netflix 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.