Lyell Wealth Management LP grew its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 1,132.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 206,381 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 189,642 shares during the period. Netflix comprises 1.4% of Lyell Wealth Management LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest holding. Lyell Wealth Management LP’s holdings in Netflix were worth $19,350,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Netflix by 5.0% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,390 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $4,804,000 after buying an additional 257 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Netflix by 16.4% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,023 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $912,000 after buying an additional 144 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased 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 worth $1,883,000 after buying an additional 246 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI increased its holdings 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 buying an additional 123 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its holdings in Netflix by 12.1% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,115 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,832,000 after buying an additional 228 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. Citigroup assumed coverage on Netflix in a report on Thursday, April 16th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. Citic Securities increased their price objective on Netflix from $95.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective (up from $108.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective (up from $103.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.39.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.97, for a total value of $2,402,636.64. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 284,804 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,054,207.88. This represents a 8.75% 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 this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,722 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.08, for a total value of $503,993.76. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,842,088. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 1,313,029 shares of company stock valued at $120,315,776 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Omdia forecasts Netflix could reach nearly 400 million subscribers by 2031, reinforcing its leadership in global streaming and supporting the long-term bull case. Omdia: Netflix to Reach 400 Million Subscribers by 2031, Maintaining Global Streaming Lead Despite Industry Consolidation
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix is expanding its gaming and mobile strategy, including a FIFA World Cup football game exclusive to Netflix Games and a revamped mobile app rollout in Asia, which could improve subscriber engagement. FIFA Deal Tests How Netflix Uses Games To Deepen Subscriber Engagement
- Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles argue the pullback could be a buying opportunity, citing expected upside from ad revenue growth, cash flow strength, and international expansion. Netflix (NFLX) Pullback Offers a Long-Term Opportunity
- Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer’s remarks that tech stocks may no longer be clear market leaders included Netflix, adding to the broader cautious sentiment around the sector. Jim Cramer Discussed 15 Stocks, Including Broadcom, Netflix, and His Skepticism Toward Tech Stocks
- Neutral Sentiment: One article compares Netflix with Roku and frames the stock as a relative value debate rather than a clear near-term catalyst for NFLX. Netflix Is Down 12% in 2026, While Roku Is Up 11%. Which Streaming Stock Is the Better Buy in June?
- Negative Sentiment: Jefferies cut its price target on Netflix to $110 from $128, saying the stock lacks near-term catalysts even though it kept a Buy rating. Mahaney Reiterates Buy on Netflix, Maintains $115 Price Target Amid Ad-Tier and International Expansion Upside Ratings News
- Negative Sentiment: Paramount Skydance’s accusations that Netflix interfered in its Warner Bros. Discovery merger dispute could keep competitive and regulatory concerns in focus. Paramount Skydance Clash Puts Netflix Competition And Regulatory Role In Focus
Netflix Stock Down 0.9%
NFLX opened at $81.27 on Friday. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The stock has a market capitalization of $342.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.25, a P/E/G ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.50. The business has a 50 day moving average of $91.23 and a 200-day moving average of $91.19.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The company had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.17 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 earnings per share for the current year.
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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