Capital International Inc. CA boosted its position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 6.0% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 90,355 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,101 shares during the period. Capital International Inc. CA’s holdings in Netflix were worth $108,328,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Netflix during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $7,929,645,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Netflix by 128,553.9% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,881,129 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $6,536,466,000 after purchasing an additional 4,877,335 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in Netflix by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 38,379,084 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $51,394,583,000 after purchasing an additional 381,824 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 34.9% during the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,420,267 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,702,838,000 after purchasing an additional 367,243 shares during the period. Finally, State Street Corp lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 2.1% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 17,444,013 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $23,359,801,000 after buying an additional 360,604 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Walking away from the proposed WBD deal is being viewed as a net positive by many analysts because Netflix avoided taking on heavy debt and regulatory risk while keeping roughly $2.8B from the process — a boost to capital flexibility and organic growth plans. Why Netflix Is Better Off Without Warner Bros. Discovery
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix purchased Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup InterPositive, signaling investment in AI-driven production tools that could lower content costs or accelerate creative output. That strategic tech buy supports the company’s long-term content/production roadmap. How Do You Like Them Apples? Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Start-Up.
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains generally constructive: the consensus rating sits around “Moderate Buy,” and some top analysts have praised Netflix for returning to its core strategy after the WBD episode. That institutional support helps buoy the stock even amid headline noise. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts
- Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo resumed coverage with an Equal Weight rating and a $105 target — a cautious stance that signals upside is not a consensus slam-dunk and keeps expectations in check. Netflix Stock Can Heal From Warner Bros. ‘Scars,’ Analyst Says. Why He Still Won’t Make It a Buy.
- Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term price predictions and valuation pieces are mixed: some bullish five‑year forecasts are balanced by warnings that increased competition could compress Netflix’s premium multiple. These narratives help explain stock volatility as investors debate growth vs. valuation. Prediction: Netflix Stock Will Hit This Price in 5 Years
- Negative Sentiment: Bank of America trimmed its price target to $125, indicating some analysts see less upside from current levels; such cuts can weigh on momentum and prompt more conservative positioning. Bank of America Cuts Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Price Target to $125.00
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Netflix co‑founder Reed Hastings sold about $39.8M in stock recently. While insiders sell for many reasons, such large sales can trigger investor concern about near-term upside or be viewed as profit-taking after the run-up. Co-Founder Reed Hastings Just Dumped $40 Million in Netflix Stock. Should You Ditch NFLX Too?
- Negative Sentiment: Several outlets are flagging the risk that Netflix’s multi‑year rally already prices in strong growth, raising the odds of a correction if subscriber/ads growth or margins disappoint. That valuation scrutiny is pressuring sentiment. Is Netflix Stock Heading For A Correction?
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Netflix Price Performance
Shares of Netflix stock opened at $98.32 on Tuesday. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $86.39 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $103.39. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $415.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.91, a P/E/G ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.68.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.Netflix’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.43 EPS. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
NFLX has been the subject of a number of research reports. Freedom Capital upgraded Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Morgan Stanley set a $110.00 target price on Netflix and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Weiss Ratings cut Netflix from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Huber Research upgraded shares of Netflix from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.67.
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Netflix 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.
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