Gateway Wealth Partners LLC Purchases 15,473 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Gateway Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 234.8% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 22,063 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 15,473 shares during the quarter. Gateway Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $2,121,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of NFLX. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in Netflix by 5.0% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,390 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $4,804,000 after buying an additional 257 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Netflix by 16.4% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,023 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $912,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 21.2% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,406 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,883,000 after acquiring an additional 246 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 18.9% during the second quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 774 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,036,000 after acquiring an additional 123 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 12.1% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,115 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,832,000 after acquiring an additional 228 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $70.40 on Tuesday. Netflix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $65.08 and a 52 week high of $126.71. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $77.95 and its 200 day moving average price is $85.87. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm has a market cap of $293.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.16, a P/E/G ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.52.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.01. Netflix had a net margin of 28.22% and a return on equity of 40.02%. The company had revenue of $12.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.58 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.72 EPS. Netflix’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently commented on NFLX shares. Daiwa Securities Group increased their price objective on shares of Netflix from $97.00 to $102.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company set a $80.00 price target on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $85.00 price target (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, July 17th. DZ Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $103.48.

Key Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Options traders remain constructive on Netflix, with call activity indicating that some investors expect the recovery to continue following the stock’s earnings-driven decline. Call Traders Aren’t Giving Up on Netflix Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Trader Mike Khouw said Netflix’s fundamental story remains intact despite the selloff, suggesting the decline could create an attractive setup if the company continues expanding profitability and monetizing advertising. The bullish case is also supported by analysts who view the concerns weighing on the stock as excessive. Netflix woes setting up for a Hollywood ending, says trader Mike Khouw
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s expanding margins, free cash flow, and substantial share repurchases provide fundamental support. The company has shifted toward profitable growth rather than maximizing subscribers, while some investors believe the stock’s decline has created better long-term value. Netflix: Record Buybacks, Rising Margins, and a Slate in Need of a Refresh
• Neutral Sentiment: Kalshi sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter and threatened litigation over the trailer for the documentary Instadocs: The Prediction Games, alleging defamation and fabricated documents. The dispute could create reputational or legal risk, although its direct financial impact is unclear. Kalshi threatens to sue Netflix over prediction markets documentary
• Negative Sentiment: The recent earnings reaction remains a major overhang: Netflix missed revenue expectations and issued weak guidance, sending the stock sharply lower before its recovery. Investors are also questioning whether a share price still more than 40% below its high adequately reflects intensifying competition from Disney, Paramount, YouTube, short-form video, and AI-generated content. Netflix stock overview
• Negative Sentiment: A former Netflix executive sued the company, claiming he was fired after disclosing medically prescribed ketamine treatment. The allegations could add legal and reputational pressure, though they have not been adjudicated. Former Netflix executive lawsuit

Insider Activity at Netflix

In related news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,253 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.95, for a total transaction of $823,054.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $6,563,353.65. The trade was a 11.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total value of $2,422,301.28. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,725,370.39. The trade was a 18.42% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 899,839 shares of company stock valued at $80,141,661 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

About Netflix

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.