Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Shares Acquired by Vivid Wealth Management LLC

Vivid Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 1,231.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 27,336 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 25,283 shares during the quarter. Vivid Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $2,563,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in Netflix by 912.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 390,014,981 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $36,567,805,000 after buying an additional 351,493,659 shares during the last quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. grew its position in Netflix by 912.3% in the fourth quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. now owns 36,940,035 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $3,463,498,000 after buying an additional 33,290,988 shares during the last quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. grew its position in 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 worth $1,134,487,000 after buying an additional 10,879,276 shares during the last quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB boosted its stake in Netflix by 886.6% in the 4th quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 9,667,997 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $902,798,000 after purchasing an additional 8,688,113 shares during the period. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its stake in Netflix by 983.1% in the 4th quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 6,234,314 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $584,529,000 after purchasing an additional 5,658,740 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of Netflix stock opened at $91.36 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a current ratio of 1.41. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $93.89 and its 200-day simple moving average is $97.38. Netflix, Inc. has a twelve month low of $75.01 and a twelve month high of $134.12. The firm has a market cap of $384.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.67.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The business had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.17 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $6.61 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Erste Group Bank lowered shares of Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Phillip Securities lifted their target price on shares of Netflix from $100.00 to $110.00 in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Citigroup started coverage on shares of Netflix in a report on Thursday, April 16th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Finally, Moffett Nathanson raised 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. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fifteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Netflix currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.82.

More Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Forbes reports Netflix unveiled a stock buyback program that is larger than its entire 2026 content budget — a powerful EPS and capital-return catalyst that can support the share price. Netflix’s New Stock Buyback Is Bigger Than Its Entire 2026 Content Budget
• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler raised its Netflix price target to $115 and kept an Overweight rating after Q1 results, reinforcing buy-side analyst momentum. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): One of the Best Big Name Stocks to Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Citic Securities lifted its price target to $107 (from $95), a signal of rising analyst valuation even as it stayed at Hold — suggests upside from current levels if guidance/earnings hold. Citic Securities adjusts price target on Netflix to $107 from $95; maintains hold rating
• Positive Sentiment: 13F filing coverage shows an institutional buyer (Blodgett Wealth Advisors) materially increased its Netflix position — fresh institutional demand supporting the stock. Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Shares Acquired By Blodgett Wealth Advisors LLC
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile commentators still bullish: Jim Cramer and other outlets are framing Netflix as not “done,” which can sustain retail interest and positive sentiment. Jim Cramer Doesn’t Believe It’s Over With Netflix (NFLX)
• Neutral Sentiment: Management is emphasizing profit discipline and diversifying into ads, live sports, gaming and experiential venues while choosing not to pursue a Warner Bros. merger — a deliberate strategy shift that reduces acquisition risk but signals slower M&A-driven growth. Netflix Weighs Profit Discipline Against Growth In Sports Gaming Experiences
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage compares Netflix favorably to peers (Disney, Nvidia pieces) — useful context for investors but not an immediate stock mover on its own. Disney And Netflix: Both Names Look Attractive
• Negative Sentiment: Co‑founder Reed Hastings is leaving the company, prompting uncertainty about long-term leadership and strategic continuity — a headline risk that can pressure sentiment. Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Is Leaving the Company. What Does This Mean for the Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group downgraded Netflix from Buy to Hold — a formal pullback in a sell‑side recommendation that could weigh on investor psychology. Finviz: NFLX quote/news

Insider Activity

In other news, 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 approximately $25,623,066. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 420,550 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.49, for a total transaction of $40,158,319.50. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,940 shares in the company, valued at $376,230.60. The trade was a 99.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 1,487,794 shares of company stock valued at $136,255,772 in the last ninety days. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.