Werlinich Asset Management LLC Acquires 30,195 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Werlinich Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 900.0% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 33,550 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 30,195 shares during the quarter. Netflix accounts for about 1.5% of Werlinich Asset Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest holding. Werlinich Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $3,146,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 142,238 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Capital Markets Europe S.A. boosted its holdings in Netflix by 171.4% during the third quarter. CIBC Capital Markets Europe S.A. now owns 66,503 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $79,732,000 after purchasing an additional 42,000 shares during the last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in Netflix by 6.6% during the third quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 302,182 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $362,292,000 after purchasing an additional 18,837 shares during the last quarter. NEOS Investment Management LLC grew its position in Netflix by 64.6% in the 3rd quarter. NEOS Investment Management LLC now owns 177,297 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $212,565,000 after purchasing an additional 69,570 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bornite Capital Management LP bought a new stake in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,973,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citi reinstated coverage with a Buy and raised its thesis, citing margin upside, pricing power in the U.S., and potential for bigger shareholder returns — a clear bullish catalyst for sentiment. Citi Reinstates Netflix with Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Citi also noted Netflix is more likely to raise subscription prices now that the Warner Bros. Discovery deal is off, which could boost revenue per user and margins. Netflix More Likely to Raise Prices (MarketWatch)
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix expects growing live-event opportunities in South Korea (BTS livestream) and is leaning into global livestream and concert monetization — a new revenue vector beyond subscriptions. Netflix Sees More Prospects for Live Events (Reuters)
• Positive Sentiment: Reports say Netflix is planning a “KPop Demon Hunters” global concert tour to monetize a hit title and deepen fan engagement — another non-subscription revenue opportunity. Netflix Plans KPop Global Tour (Reuters)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces question strategy after Netflix walked away from the Warner Bros. deal — investors are debating whether organic growth and content strategy can fill that strategic gap. Is Netflix a Buy, Sell, or Hold? (Fool)
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory discussions in the EU and franchise/content initiatives (Stranger Things animation, Oscars wins) are shaping the operating backdrop — potential headwinds and tailwinds. Netflix Balances EU Rule Talks (Yahoo)
• Negative Sentiment: Recent reports highlight slowing paid subscriber growth (sharp YoY deceleration) and a planned ~10% increase in 2026 content spending — a combination that pressures near‑term margins and cash flow. Subscriber Growth Stalls; Content Spend Rises (Blockonomi)
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: coverage notes Netflix shares have pulled back (mid‑single-digit moves) as investors “catch their breath” after a prior rally — indicating profit‑taking and concern over execution. Netflix Falls More Steeply Than Market (Zacks)
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary warns Netflix faces a tough balancing act between investing in originals and protecting margins — a narrative that can keep volatility elevated. Netflix Faces Tough Balancing Act (24/7 Wall St.)

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $91.75 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $86.82 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $101.89. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The firm has a market cap of $387.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.68.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) 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 firm had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.97 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.43 earnings per share. The business’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. Analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Guggenheim dropped their target price on shares of Netflix from $145.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Pivotal Research decreased their price target on Netflix from $105.00 to $95.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on Netflix from $94.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $120.00 price objective on Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on Netflix in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $120.00 target price for the company. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have assigned a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.35.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Netflix news, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of the company’s 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 sale, 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. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $97.00, for a total transaction of $2,777,110.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,157,339. This represents a 27.95% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786 in the last ninety days. 1.37% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.