Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Shares Bought by CFM Wealth Partners LLC

CFM Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 943.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 73,398 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 66,361 shares during the period. Netflix accounts for approximately 1.0% of CFM Wealth Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th largest holding. CFM Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $6,882,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted 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 in the last quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 912.3% in the fourth quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. now owns 36,940,035 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $3,463,498,000 after purchasing an additional 33,290,988 shares in the last quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 891.3% in the fourth quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 12,099,908 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,134,487,000 after purchasing an additional 10,879,276 shares in the last quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 886.6% in the fourth quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 9,667,997 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $902,798,000 after purchasing an additional 8,688,113 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 430.6% in the fourth quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 6,738,241 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $631,777,000 after purchasing an additional 5,468,262 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,130,291.60. This represents a 46.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total transaction of $464,230.62. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $25,623,066. The trade was a 1.78% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 1,487,794 shares of company stock worth $136,255,772. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Netflix Stock Performance

Shares of NFLX opened at $94.83 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.41. The company has a market capitalization of $399.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.63, a PEG ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.67. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $92.47 and its 200 day simple moving average is $98.23. Netflix, Inc. has a 1 year low of $75.01 and a 1 year high of $134.12.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. The business had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.19 EPS for the current year.

Key Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan says the pullback is a buying opportunity, calling the post‑earnings dip attractive for long‑term investors given Netflix’s cash flow and growth roadmap. Buy the Dip in Netflix Stock Now, Says JPMorgan
• Positive Sentiment: ARK Invest / Cathie Wood has been buying into the weakness, adding to Netflix positions after the earnings‑driven drop — a vote of confidence that can support the stock during volatility. ARK Invest Snaps Up Netflix After Earnings Drop
• Positive Sentiment: Some buy‑side analysts remain constructive: Phillip Securities raised its price target to $110 and other shops reiterated Buy ratings, highlighting multi‑year growth potential and valuation upside. Phillip Securities Adjusts Price Target on Netflix to $110
• Neutral Sentiment: Longer‑term analyses stress Netflix’s durable competitive advantages (brand, scale, FCF) and international/ads runway; these argue for upside beyond short‑term noise. Netflix’s Durable Competitive Advantage
• Neutral Sentiment: Research pieces point to international revenue and untapped broadband penetration (esp. Asia‑Pacific) as key drivers to monitor — important context for earnings multiples and longer‑term forecasts. Why Netflix International Revenue Trends Deserve Attention
• Negative Sentiment: An Italian court ruled that Netflix’s past subscription price hikes (2017–2024) were unlawful and ordered refunds to affected subscribers — a near‑term legal and PR risk that raises questions about pricing mechanics in Europe. Italian court rules Netflix refunds price hikes illegal
• Negative Sentiment: Investors sold after Q1 due to tepid Q2 guidance and the announced board exit of co‑founder Reed Hastings — headlines that directly pressured sentiment and triggered downgrades. Netflix Shares Drop As Soft Outlook, Reed Hastings Exit Weigh On Sentiment
• Negative Sentiment: Several firms trimmed targets or downgraded after the guidance miss (examples include Rosenblatt and JPMorgan cuts), adding selling pressure even as other analysts raised targets — a mixed but net‑negative near‑term analyst response. Rosenblatt Securities Cuts Netflix Price Target

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have issued reports on NFLX shares. Moffett Nathanson upped their price target on shares of Netflix from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. UBS Group set a $104.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 23rd. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $96.00 to $95.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Netflix has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.85.

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.