GFG Capital LLC boosted its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 920.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 79,287 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 71,519 shares during the quarter. Netflix makes up approximately 2.6% of GFG Capital LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 14th biggest position. GFG Capital LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $7,434,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in NFLX. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 38,521,322 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $46,183,983,000 after purchasing an additional 142,238 shares during the last quarter. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Netflix by 837.2% during the fourth quarter. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. now owns 111,380 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $10,443,000 after purchasing an additional 99,496 shares in the last quarter. Grove Bank & Trust increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 1,379.8% in the fourth quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 25,512 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,392,000 after purchasing an additional 23,788 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Capital Markets Europe S.A. lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 171.4% in the third quarter. CIBC Capital Markets Europe S.A. now owns 66,503 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $79,732,000 after buying an additional 42,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 2,184.8% in the fourth quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC now owns 85,727 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $7,841,000 after buying an additional 81,975 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Netflix News
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: UBS named Netflix its “top pick” among media stocks, arguing industry consolidation and peers’ higher prices favor Netflix’s direct-to-consumer position — a near-term bullish research catalyst. Netflix Labeled ‘Top Pick’ Among Media Stocks. Here’s Why.
- Positive Sentiment: Engagement remains strong: Netflix reported ~96 billion hours viewed, which supports retention, pricing power and ad revenue scaling — fundamentals that bolster revenue growth expectations for 2026. Can NFLX’s Content Strength Sustain User Engagement & Revenue Growth?
- Positive Sentiment: Walking away from the Warner Bros. deal has been framed as a net positive: Netflix received a ~$2.8B termination fee and avoided large additional debt, leaving capital to fund content, ads and organic growth. Why Losing the Warner Bros. Deal May Be the Best Outcome for Netflix Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Netflix raised subscription prices across tiers (first increase since Jan 2025). This should boost revenue and margins if churn is limited, but the impact will hinge on subscriber response and ad growth execution. Netflix (NFLX) Raises Subscription Prices
- Neutral Sentiment: Strategic push into live sports (pursuing additional NFL packages) could justify higher prices and expand ad inventory, but success is execution-dependent and will take time to materialize in results. Netflix May Have Good Reason To Raise Prices: Streamer Eyes More NFL Games
- Negative Sentiment: Customer reaction to the price hikes has been mixed and triggered some negative sentiment — reports show customer pushback and an initial stock slip after the announcement, a short-term risk to subscriber growth. Customers React to Netflix Price Hikes; Netflix Stock Slips
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentators warn the latest price increases could strain consumer budgets amid macro weakness — a potential demand risk if inflation/consumer spending deteriorates. Prediction: Netflix’s Latest Price Increase Will Be the Ultimate Stress Test on the U.S. Economy
Netflix Price Performance
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The firm’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 posted $0.43 EPS. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
NFLX has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Needham & Company LLC cut their price target on Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, February 20th. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, February 27th. Finally, New Street Research reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $100.00 to $96.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have given a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.55.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on NFLX
Insider Activity
In related news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 57,260 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.50, for a total transaction of $5,468,330.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $7,046,658.50. The trade was a 43.69% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 31,790 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.86, for a total value of $2,824,859.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 79,690 shares in the company, valued at $7,081,253.40. This trade represents a 28.52% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,520,133 shares of company stock valued at $137,259,786. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
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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