Ashton Thomas Securities LLC Has $3.85 Million Stake in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Ashton Thomas Securities LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 850.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 41,034 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 36,718 shares during the period. Netflix accounts for approximately 0.7% of Ashton Thomas Securities LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 28th largest holding. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $3,853,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. First Financial Corp IN boosted its position in Netflix by 900.0% in the 4th quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 243 shares during the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. boosted its position in Netflix by 885.2% in the 4th quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 239 shares during the last quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. boosted its position in Netflix by 13,400.0% in the 4th quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 268 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MB Levis & Associates LLC boosted its position in Netflix by 177.8% in the 4th quarter. MB Levis & Associates LLC now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 192 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board authorized a large $25 billion share‑repurchase capacity, boosting optionality to reduce float and support the stock. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Expands Buyback Capacity with New $25B Authorization
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is pushing mobile engagement with a TikTok‑style vertical “Clips” feed to increase viewing frequency and discovery on phones — a strategic product move to broaden usage. Netflix wants you to watch ‘Clips,’ its TikTok-like vertical video feed
• Positive Sentiment: TV/market commentators and some TV‑trade segments are still listing NFLX among buy/long ideas, keeping some investor interest intact. Netflix, Cisco, Zoom And A Health Care Stock On CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts modestly raised forward EPS estimates (Erste Group nudged FY2026/FY2027 numbers slightly), but ratings remain mixed — small upside to estimates rather than a broad upgrade. Erste Group raises Netflix EPS estimates (MarketBeat summary)
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention metrics and media writeups (Zacks) show heightened interest — more eyeballs can amplify moves but don’t guarantee direction. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction remains focused on the company’s conservative near‑term guidance (Q2 EPS guidance lower than some expected), which prompted profit‑taking despite the Q1 EPS beat. That guidance is a principal reason for downward pressure. Why Is Netflix Stock Falling, and is it a Generational Buying Opportunity?
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder activism and governance scrutiny have returned to the headlines, adding uncertainty around strategic choices and valuation — a potential headwind for sentiment until resolved. Netflix Shareholder Activism Puts Governance And Valuation In Focus

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Huber Research upgraded Netflix from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. New Street Research increased their price objective on Netflix from $96.00 to $102.00 in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Arete Research upgraded Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Evercore initiated coverage on Netflix in a research report on Friday, February 27th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $115.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reduced their price target on Netflix from $96.00 to $95.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fifteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Netflix currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.82.

Netflix Stock Performance

NFLX opened at $92.06 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $94.81 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $96.77. Netflix, Inc. has a 1 year low of $75.01 and a 1 year high of $134.12. The company has a market capitalization of $387.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.74, a P/E/G ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 1.41.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (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%.Netflix’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Reed Hastings sold 420,550 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.49, for a total value of $40,158,319.50. Following the sale, the director owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $376,230.60. The trade was a 99.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 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 value of $2,273,450.88. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,166,933.60. This represents a 18.27% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 1,382,013 shares of company stock valued at $127,482,296 in the last quarter. 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.