WealthShield Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 1,016.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 60,108 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 54,722 shares during the period. WealthShield Partners LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $5,636,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in Netflix by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,390 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $4,804,000 after purchasing an additional 257 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Netflix by 16.4% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,023 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $912,000 after buying an additional 144 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Netflix by 21.2% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,406 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,883,000 after acquiring an additional 246 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI grew its position in Netflix by 18.9% in 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 period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its stake in Netflix by 12.1% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,115 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,832,000 after acquiring an additional 228 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
NFLX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings raised Netflix from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday. Arete Research raised shares of Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on shares of Netflix from $98.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. China Renaissance boosted their price target on shares of Netflix from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating and fifteen have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.82.
Netflix News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Warner Bros. Discovery recorded a ~$2.8B termination/merger charge tied to the bidding process — coverage frames this as a one‑time accounting loss for WBD that reflects fees tied to Netflix’s involvement in the takeover talks; that outcome is read as a direct, positive cash/legal resolution for Netflix. Warner Bros. Discovery Logs $2.92 Billion Loss Tied to Netflix Termination Fee
- Positive Sentiment: Market pieces highlight buyback talk and distribution partnerships (e.g., theater tie‑ups) as structural supports that could buoy share price over time if executed. Netflix, Pulte, and Mobileye Are Buying Their Own Dips—Should You?
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/strategy notes point to a soft first half and a stronger second‑half bull case; these are forward‑looking and temper immediate upside but support a recovery thesis later in the year. Netflix’s First Half Is Soft. The Second Half Is Where the Bull Case Lives
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector moves (Disney beat/stock pop) are reshuffling investor attention across big media names; Disney’s strength is a mixed signal for Netflix — competitive but also positive for streaming investor interest. Disney Stock Is Up 8% Today
- Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling: CEO Ted Sarandos and other insiders sold shares this week (tax/vesting reasons were cited), including a large pre‑arranged sale by co‑founder Reed Hastings — these add short‑term supply into the market and weigh on sentiment. Netflix Insider Sells
- Negative Sentiment: Technical/analyst pressure: multiple notes flag resistance near ~$100 and lower clustered targets; that technical context helps explain recent intraday weakness and keeps volatility elevated. What’s Going On With Netflix Stock
Netflix Stock Performance
Shares of NFLX stock opened at $88.27 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $371.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.51, a PEG ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 1.55. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $95.24 and a 200 day moving average price of $96.30. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Netflix, Inc. has a 12 month low of $75.01 and a 12 month high of $134.12.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last released 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 the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity
In related news, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,231,126. The trade was a 27.95% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 1,431,627 shares of company stock worth $135,647,236 over the last three months. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.
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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