SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. increased its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 97.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 37,591 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 18,548 shares during the period. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $3,525,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Netflix in the third quarter valued at $25,000. First Financial Corp IN increased its stake in Netflix by 900.0% during the 4th quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 243 shares during the period. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. increased its stake in Netflix by 885.2% during the 4th quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 239 shares during the period. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Finally, MB Levis & Associates LLC lifted its holdings in Netflix by 177.8% in the 4th quarter. MB Levis & Associates LLC now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 192 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research firms have weighed in on NFLX. Pivotal Research decreased their price objective on shares of Netflix from $105.00 to $95.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. BMO Capital Markets dropped their target price on Netflix from $143.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $120.00 price target on Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. TD Cowen reduced their price target on Netflix from $115.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “hold” rating 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-five have assigned a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.57.
Insider Activity
In other news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 completion of the sale, 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 sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 1,543,023 shares of company stock valued at $141,145,842 over the last three months. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.
Key Netflix News
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Recent subscription price increases are expected to lift ARPU and near‑term revenue, and most analysts/media expect limited churn — this supports earnings upside. Netflix Is Raising Prices Again: What It Means for Investors
- Positive Sentiment: Large institutional buying and some price‑target lifts (one firm raised NFLX to $134) provide demand/support beneath the share price, signaling confidence from major investors and some analysts. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Price Target Raised to $134.00
- Neutral Sentiment: Options and near‑term earnings positioning: traders are pricing a meaningful move into Q1 results (options strategies like iron condors are being discussed) — raises short‑term volatility but not directional conviction for the stock itself. Trade Netflix Stock with This Iron Condor Strategy to See a 23% Return in Just 3 Weeks
- Neutral Sentiment: New commercial distribution deals (e.g., EverPass for a major boxing event) slightly expand non‑subscription revenue channels but are modest relative to core business. EverPass Media Expands Relationship with Netflix
- Negative Sentiment: Italian court ruled Netflix’s 2017–2024 price‑hike clauses void and ordered refunds to subscribers — this creates potential one‑time liability, reputational risk in Europe and could spur similar claims elsewhere. Netflix will appeal. Italian court rules Netflix price‑hike clauses are void, orders refunds
- Negative Sentiment: Board chair Reed Hastings sold ~420,550 shares under a pre‑arranged 10b5‑1 plan (≈$40M) — large insider sales can spook some investors even if pre‑planned, since they reduce insider exposure. Reed Hastings Sells 420,550 Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Deal speculation (a reported US$42.2B Warner‑style acquisition) and commentary about derating/ acquisition concerns pressure views on capital discipline and potential leverage — raises risk premium if pursued. Netflix’s US$42.2b Warner Bros. Deal Tests Growth And Discipline
Netflix Price Performance
NFLX opened at $98.66 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $416.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.04, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.67. The company has a 50-day moving average of $88.28 and a 200-day moving average of $99.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.19. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.43 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Netflix Company 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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