Syverson Strege & Co Grows Stock Holdings in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Syverson Strege & Co increased its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 829.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 10,770 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 9,611 shares during the period. Syverson Strege & Co’s holdings in Netflix were worth $1,010,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. First Financial Corp IN boosted its holdings in Netflix by 900.0% during the fourth 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 in the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. boosted its holdings in Netflix by 885.2% during the fourth 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 in the last quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Netflix by 13,400.0% during the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 268 shares in the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Netflix during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Finally, MB Levis & Associates LLC boosted its holdings in Netflix by 177.8% during the fourth 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.

Netflix Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $87.68 on Wednesday. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $75.01 and a 12-month high of $134.12. The company has a market capitalization of $369.20 billion, a PE ratio of 28.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.13 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. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $93.61 and its two-hundred day moving average is $93.74.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The company had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $6.61 earnings per share. The company’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. Equities analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently commented on NFLX. Loop Capital set a $104.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 13th. KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price target (up from $108.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Moffett Nathanson upped their price target on shares of Netflix from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price target (up from $103.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and sixteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.82.

Trending Headlines about Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary continue to highlight Netflix’s expanding ad-tier opportunity, content strategy, and disciplined deal-making as reasons the long-term investment case remains intact. How The Netflix (NFLX) Investment Story Is Shifting Around Ads Content And Deal Discipline
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s push into live sports is being seen as a potential new revenue driver, with engagement gains such as strong Japan sign-ups around the World Baseball Classic supporting the growth narrative. NFLX Rides on Sports Content Engagement: New Revenue Growth Catalyst?
• Positive Sentiment: Some investors remain focused on Netflix’s long-term dominance in streaming, citing its massive historical share gains and strong competitive moat. Does Netflix Have the Widest Moat in Streaming?
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is drawing unusually high investor attention, but the coverage is mostly a reminder to watch upcoming catalysts rather than a clear new fundamental development. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary notes that Netflix’s shares are attracting attention and that the company is continuing to explore AI animation, though this has also sparked social-media criticism and is not yet a clear financial catalyst. Netflix is betting big on an AI animation studio — even as 51% of people say they don’t want generative AI content
• Negative Sentiment: One article specifically noted that Netflix closed lower in the latest session, reinforcing the recent weakness in the stock. Netflix (NFLX) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
• Negative Sentiment: There is also some near-term margin pressure from heavier content spending, even as Netflix invests in sports and other growth areas. NFLX Rides on Sports Content Engagement: New Revenue Growth Catalyst?

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In related news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total transaction of $2,422,301.28. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,725,370.39. This represents a 18.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 57,260 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.50, for a total transaction of $5,468,330.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $7,046,658.50. The trade was a 43.69% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,422,769 shares of company stock valued at $135,144,073. 1.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.