Pensionfund Sabic acquired a new position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 13,000 shares of the Internet television network’s stock, valued at approximately $1,219,000.
Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. PFW Advisors LLC lifted its position in Netflix by 774.4% during the fourth quarter. PFW Advisors LLC now owns 3,550 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $333,000 after acquiring an additional 3,144 shares during the last quarter. David J Yvars Group grew its holdings in Netflix by 398.7% in the fourth quarter. David J Yvars Group now owns 14,880 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,395,000 after purchasing an additional 11,896 shares during the last quarter. McNaughton Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of Netflix by 1,110.4% during the fourth quarter. McNaughton Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,917 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $273,000 after purchasing an additional 2,676 shares in the last quarter. Certified Advisory Corp increased its position in shares of Netflix by 886.8% during the fourth quarter. Certified Advisory Corp now owns 11,841 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,110,000 after purchasing an additional 10,641 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Abound Wealth Management lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 902.7% during the 4th quarter. Abound Wealth Management now owns 5,204 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $488,000 after purchasing an additional 4,685 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on Netflix in a research report on Monday, March 9th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $105.00 price objective for the company. New Street Research decreased their price target on Netflix from $100.00 to $96.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. TD Cowen lowered their price target on Netflix from $115.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays initiated coverage on Netflix in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $115.00 price target on the stock. Finally, William Blair restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have given a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.35.
Netflix Trading Down 2.6%
NASDAQ NFLX opened at $90.92 on Wednesday. Netflix, Inc. has a 1 year low of $75.01 and a 1 year high of $134.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 1.19. The company has a market capitalization of $383.88 billion, a PE ratio of 35.98, a P/E/G ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.68. The company has a fifty day moving average of $86.96 and a 200 day moving average of $101.27.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.43 EPS. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current year.
Key Headlines Impacting Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: BTS livestream drew 18.4 million global viewers, underscoring Netflix’s ability to scale live and event programming that can attract large global audiences and boost engagement. BTS Seoul concert livestream draws 18.4 million global viewers, Netflix says
- Positive Sentiment: Citi resumed coverage with a Buy and $115 price target, citing improving profitability, pricing power and capital returns — a bullish analyst signal that can support upside. Citi Resumes Coverage of Netflix (NFLX) Stock
- Positive Sentiment: Erste upgraded NFLX from Hold to Buy — another vote of confidence from the sell‑side that can help sentiment and flow into the stock. Erste upgrade / Finviz
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix struck a first‑look partnership with Warner Music to develop music-focused and live-adjacent content — a potential lever for new viewer formats and advertising or sponsorship revenue. Is Netflix’s (NFLX) Warner Music Deal a Clue to Its Next Advertising Growth Lever?
- Neutral Sentiment: Several writeups are re‑assessing valuation after the recent pullback, providing numbers-driven views on whether current levels offer value; useful for investors weighing entry points. Is It Time To Reassess Netflix (NFLX) After Its Recent Share Price Pullback?
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets note Netflix is a trending/beat‑up name with improving short‑term sentiment — these pieces explain investor attention but don’t add new fundamentals. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is a Trending Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Narratives around Netflix walking away from the Warner Bros. deal and prior failed talks are fueling concern about missed M&A catalysts and strategic uncertainty. What Comes Next After Netflix Walked Away From Warner?
- Negative Sentiment: Consumer surveys (Canada) show cash‑strapped households choosing lower‑priced, ad‑supported tiers — a reminder ad adoption could blunt ARPU gains and margin upside. NFLX, DIS, PSKY: New ‘Couch Potato Report’ Shows Cash-Strapped Canadians Choose to Stream with Ads
- Negative Sentiment: Commentators are using Netflix’s past deal setbacks to caution about larger market M&A dynamics, which may add to risk‑off sentiment for high‑beta growth names. Gary Black Cites Netflix-Warner Bros Deal To Caution Against SpaceX-Tesla Merger
Insider Activity
In other Netflix news, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total value of $464,230.62. Following the sale, the insider owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,623,066. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at $10,166,933.60. The trade was a 18.27% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 1,520,133 shares of company stock valued at $137,259,786 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.
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.
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