Rheos Capital Works Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 900.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 75,000 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 67,500 shares during the period. Rheos Capital Works Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $7,032,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new position in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Steph & Co. raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 188.9% during the 3rd quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 26 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 17 shares in the last quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 93.3% during the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Horizon Financial Services LLC raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 480.0% during the 3rd quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 24 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Insider Transactions at Netflix
In other Netflix news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $98.00, for a total value of $2,805,740.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,231,126. The trade was a 27.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders have sold 1,543,023 shares of company stock worth $141,145,842. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Netflix Trading Up 0.3%
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) 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 firm had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.97 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.43 EPS. 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. On average, analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 EPS for the current year.
More Netflix News
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs upgraded NFLX to Buy and lifted its 12‑month target to $120, citing stronger ad revenue, improving margins and better capital returns — a major driver of today’s rally. Goldman Sachs resets Netflix stock price target for rest of 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix launched “Netflix Playground,” an ad‑free, standalone kids’ gaming app built around IP like Peppa Pig and Sesame Street — expanding monetizable ecosystems beyond video and aiming to boost engagement and family retention. Netflix Playground Puts Kids’ Gaming At The Center Of Growth Story
- Positive Sentiment: Investors are rewarding Netflix’s profitability pivot — recent price increases, growing ad revenue and selective live‑sports rights are being viewed as durable margin enhancers rather than subscriber‑growth gambits. That narrative is underpinning multiple bullish analyst notes. Netflix Rises as Price Hikes, Ad Revenue Growth, and Live Sports Signal a New Phase of Profitability
- Positive Sentiment: Several pieces argue Netflix benefits from stepping back after losing the Warner Bros. bidding — avoiding a large acquisition price and keeping balance‑sheet optionality for shareholder returns or targeted investments. Why Netflix stands to get richer after losing Warner Bros. bidding war
- Neutral Sentiment: Minor analyst moves: Rosenblatt nudged its target slightly, reflecting mixed views on near‑term upside versus valuation — useful for gauging divergent Wall Street expectations heading into earnings. Rosenblatt adjusts price target on Netflix to $96 from $95
- Neutral Sentiment: Q1 2026 earnings are due Apr. 16; consensus estimates and guidance will dictate whether the current optimism (on margins and ARPU) holds through into results — this is a decisive near‑term event. Will Netflix Inc (NFLX) beat quarterly earnings?
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Netflix’s CFO reported a roughly $2.8M stock sale; while common and not necessarily a red flag, insider disposals can invite short‑term scrutiny. Insider Selling: Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) CFO Sells $2,805,740.00 in Stock
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts have issued reports on NFLX shares. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $115.00 target price on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, February 20th. Oppenheimer upped their target price on Netflix from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, March 27th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, March 27th. Cfra raised Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 target price for the company in a report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Bank of America lowered their target price on Netflix from $149.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have issued a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $115.10.
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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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