J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG Reduces Holdings in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG lowered its position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 11.2% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 318,741 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 40,086 shares during the quarter. J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG’s holdings in Netflix were worth $30,528,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Netflix by 912.5% during 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 acquiring an additional 351,493,659 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 927.6% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 176,780,995 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $16,574,986,000 after purchasing an additional 159,578,053 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 892.0% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 99,598,678 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $9,305,336,000 after purchasing an additional 89,558,684 shares during the period. Capital World Investors grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 859.1% during the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 89,341,444 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $8,376,656,000 after purchasing an additional 80,025,890 shares during the period. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 903.0% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 85,349,973 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,002,414,000 after acquiring an additional 76,840,318 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on NFLX shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on Netflix from $98.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Weiss Ratings lowered Netflix from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Citic Securities boosted their target price on Netflix from $95.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Barclays set a $110.00 price target on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $113.65.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $73.37 on Monday. Netflix, Inc. has a one year low of $70.86 and a one year high of $127.75. The stock has a market capitalization of $308.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.70, a PEG ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 1.52. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $81.78 and a 200-day simple moving average of $87.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a current ratio of 1.41.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. The firm 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 business’s revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Netflix

In other news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,253 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.95, for a total transaction of $823,054.35. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $6,563,353.65. This represents a 11.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 35,990 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.52, for a total value of $2,789,944.80. Following the sale, the director owned 79,690 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,177,568.80. This trade represents a 31.11% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 899,839 shares of company stock worth $80,141,661 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

More Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Some investors see Netflix’s valuation and long-term operating momentum as attractive ahead of earnings, with articles arguing the stock may be a buy before the July 16 report as the company still has strong financial execution. Here Is the Main Reason to Buy Netflix Before July 16
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts and market commentators remain constructive, saying the recent pullback may have gone too far and that Netflix could still surprise positively on earnings if subscriber trends and margins hold up. Netflix (NFLX) Bears Have Gone Too Far Ahead of Q2
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix remains a heavily watched stock ahead of earnings, with option traders positioning for a larger move around the July 16 report. 3 Options Strategies for Netflix Earnings Next Week
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Netflix is considering live TV channels and bundling third-party services suggest management is worried about slowing engagement, raising concerns that growth is becoming harder to sustain. Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are reacting to signs that viewer retention may be weakening, and the strategic pivot toward live programming is being interpreted as a response to competitive and engagement pressures. Netflix Weighs Live TV Push
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary ahead of earnings says Netflix has been in a funk for nearly a year, with the stock still facing investor concern over slowing engagement and the need for a new growth catalyst. Should You Buy Netflix Stock Before July 16? Here’s My Honest Answer

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.