Sepio Capital LP Boosts Stock Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Sepio Capital LP boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 870.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 90,704 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 81,356 shares during the quarter. Sepio Capital LP’s holdings in Netflix were worth $8,504,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Apriem Advisors increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Apriem Advisors now owns 1,567 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,879,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the period. Tortoise Investment Management LLC grew its position in Netflix by 10.8% in the 3rd quarter. Tortoise Investment Management LLC now owns 92 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $110,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Pacific Sun Financial Corp increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 1.6% in the third quarter. Pacific Sun Financial Corp now owns 574 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $688,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Brass Tax Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 3.2% in the third quarter. Brass Tax Wealth Management Inc. now owns 288 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $345,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Finally, RS Crum Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 3.6% during the third quarter. RS Crum Inc. now owns 288 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $345,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Netflix Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $81.27 on Friday. 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 has a market cap of $342.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.25, a P/E/G ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.50. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $91.23 and its 200-day simple moving average is $91.19. Netflix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $75.01 and a 52 week high of $134.12.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. The business had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on NFLX. Moffett Nathanson lifted their price target on Netflix from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, May 15th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. Citic Securities increased their price target on Netflix from $95.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Phillip Securities increased their price target on Netflix from $100.00 to $110.00 in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.39.

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In related news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total transaction of $2,422,301.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares in the company, valued at $10,725,370.39. This trade represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,231,126. This trade represents a 27.95% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 1,313,029 shares of company stock worth $120,315,776 over the last three months. 1.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Omdia forecasts Netflix could reach nearly 400 million subscribers by 2031, reinforcing its leadership in global streaming and supporting the long-term bull case. Omdia: Netflix to Reach 400 Million Subscribers by 2031, Maintaining Global Streaming Lead Despite Industry Consolidation
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is expanding its gaming and mobile strategy, including a FIFA World Cup football game exclusive to Netflix Games and a revamped mobile app rollout in Asia, which could improve subscriber engagement. FIFA Deal Tests How Netflix Uses Games To Deepen Subscriber Engagement
• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles argue the pullback could be a buying opportunity, citing expected upside from ad revenue growth, cash flow strength, and international expansion. Netflix (NFLX) Pullback Offers a Long-Term Opportunity
• Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer’s remarks that tech stocks may no longer be clear market leaders included Netflix, adding to the broader cautious sentiment around the sector. Jim Cramer Discussed 15 Stocks, Including Broadcom, Netflix, and His Skepticism Toward Tech Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: One article compares Netflix with Roku and frames the stock as a relative value debate rather than a clear near-term catalyst for NFLX. Netflix Is Down 12% in 2026, While Roku Is Up 11%. Which Streaming Stock Is the Better Buy in June?
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies cut its price target on Netflix to $110 from $128, saying the stock lacks near-term catalysts even though it kept a Buy rating. Mahaney Reiterates Buy on Netflix, Maintains $115 Price Target Amid Ad-Tier and International Expansion Upside Ratings News
• Negative Sentiment: Paramount Skydance’s accusations that Netflix interfered in its Warner Bros. Discovery merger dispute could keep competitive and regulatory concerns in focus. Paramount Skydance Clash Puts Netflix Competition And Regulatory Role In Focus

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.