Moore Capital Management LP Increases Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Moore Capital Management LP increased its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 43.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 59,744 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 18,203 shares during the quarter. Netflix accounts for about 1.0% of Moore Capital Management LP’s holdings, making the stock its 13th largest holding. Moore Capital Management LP’s holdings in Netflix were worth $71,628,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Netflix in the 2nd quarter worth $7,929,645,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Netflix by 128,553.9% during the second 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 in the last quarter. Viking Global Investors LP acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix in the third quarter valued at about $600,434,000. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Netflix by 1.0% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 38,379,084 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $51,394,583,000 after purchasing an additional 381,824 shares during the period. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 34.9% during the third 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 in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently weighed in on NFLX shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $120.00 price target for the company. Cfra upgraded Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Friday, March 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $103.00 price target (down from $140.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fourteen have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Netflix has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.67.

Netflix Stock Performance

NFLX opened at $95.20 on Tuesday. Netflix, Inc. has a twelve month low of $75.01 and a twelve month high of $134.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $401.95 billion, a PE ratio of 37.67, a PEG ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.68. 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 firm’s 50-day moving average price is $86.64 and its 200 day moving average price is $102.48.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The company had revenue of $12.05 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.97 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.43 EPS. Netflix’s quarterly revenue was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Netflix news, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total transaction of $259,253.12. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.24, for a total transaction of $2,273,450.88. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,166,933.60. This represents a 18.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying — portfolio manager Stephanie Link at Hightower has been adding Netflix ahead of a major AI/tech conference, which signals conviction from a discretionary investor and can support near-term demand for the stock. Hightower’s Link Buying Netflix, Target, Broadcom Ahead of Nvidia Conference
• Positive Sentiment: Recession-resilience thesis — The Motley Fool highlights Netflix as a stock that historically holds up or even gains during recessions, which supports a defensive case for owning NFLX if macro risk rises. Predictions Markets Are Pointing to a Potential Recession. 3 Stocks to Buy.
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish theses resurfacing — A recent Investomine summary (circulated on Yahoo Finance) lays out bull arguments (profitability growth, international expansion, content halo) that may attract buyers looking past near-term volatility. Is Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Content wins had limited market impact — Netflix scored Oscars but analysts say awards didn’t move the stock materially, suggesting content accolades alone aren’t driving short-term price action. Oscar Gold Rush Proves Little Help to Netflix Stock (NASDAQ:NFLX)
• Neutral Sentiment: AI/privacy concerns — A high-profile privacy whistleblower warns about AI risks; broader AI regulatory or privacy headwinds could affect content personalization/ads over time, but implications for Netflix remain indirect. Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Brittany Kaiser: Here’s the biggest danger with AI
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation pressure — Contrasting pieces (Fool/Yahoo) argue Disney’s lower forward P/E makes it a cheaper growth alternative, reinforcing concerns that Netflix’s current valuation may limit near-term upside. Netflix vs. Walt Disney: Which Stock Will Make You Richer?
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed upside outlook — Commentary questioning whether NFLX can double to $200 points to tempered upside expectations and suggests investors may need patience for large gains. Is Netflix Stock Going to $200?

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.