Capital International Inc. CA grew its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 6.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 90,355 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,101 shares during the quarter. Capital International Inc. CA’s holdings in Netflix were worth $108,328,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC bought a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Steph & Co. raised its position in shares of Netflix by 188.9% during the 3rd quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 26 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 17 shares in the last quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 93.3% in the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares during the period. Horizon Financial Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 480.0% in the 3rd quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 24 shares during the period. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Netflix in the third quarter valued at approximately $36,000. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Walking away from the proposed WBD deal is being viewed as a net positive by many analysts because Netflix avoided taking on heavy debt and regulatory risk while keeping roughly $2.8B from the process — a boost to capital flexibility and organic growth plans. Why Netflix Is Better Off Without Warner Bros. Discovery
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix purchased Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup InterPositive, signaling investment in AI-driven production tools that could lower content costs or accelerate creative output. That strategic tech buy supports the company’s long-term content/production roadmap. How Do You Like Them Apples? Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Start-Up.
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains generally constructive: the consensus rating sits around “Moderate Buy,” and some top analysts have praised Netflix for returning to its core strategy after the WBD episode. That institutional support helps buoy the stock even amid headline noise. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts
- Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo resumed coverage with an Equal Weight rating and a $105 target — a cautious stance that signals upside is not a consensus slam-dunk and keeps expectations in check. Netflix Stock Can Heal From Warner Bros. ‘Scars,’ Analyst Says. Why He Still Won’t Make It a Buy.
- Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term price predictions and valuation pieces are mixed: some bullish five‑year forecasts are balanced by warnings that increased competition could compress Netflix’s premium multiple. These narratives help explain stock volatility as investors debate growth vs. valuation. Prediction: Netflix Stock Will Hit This Price in 5 Years
- Negative Sentiment: Bank of America trimmed its price target to $125, indicating some analysts see less upside from current levels; such cuts can weigh on momentum and prompt more conservative positioning. Bank of America Cuts Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Price Target to $125.00
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Netflix co‑founder Reed Hastings sold about $39.8M in stock recently. While insiders sell for many reasons, such large sales can trigger investor concern about near-term upside or be viewed as profit-taking after the run-up. Co-Founder Reed Hastings Just Dumped $40 Million in Netflix Stock. Should You Ditch NFLX Too?
- Negative Sentiment: Several outlets are flagging the risk that Netflix’s multi‑year rally already prices in strong growth, raising the odds of a correction if subscriber/ads growth or margins disappoint. That valuation scrutiny is pressuring sentiment. Is Netflix Stock Heading For A Correction?
Netflix Stock 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 the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.01. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The firm had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.97 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.43 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, insider David A. Hyman sold 23,439 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.11, for a total transaction of $2,065,210.29. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,851,571. This trade represents a 6.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 426,290 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.67, for a total value of $39,078,004.30. Following the sale, the director directly owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $361,179.80. This trade represents a 99.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 1,520,133 shares of company stock valued at $137,259,786 in the last three months. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, February 27th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $120.00 target price on Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. UBS Group set a $104.00 target price on Netflix in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. HSBC cut their price target on shares of Netflix from $107.00 to $106.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Arete Research raised shares of Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Two 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’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.67.
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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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