Ellevest Inc. Has $9.16 Million Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Ellevest Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 842.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 97,639 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 87,282 shares during the quarter. Netflix accounts for 1.3% of Ellevest Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest position. Ellevest Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $9,155,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in Netflix by 5.0% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,390 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $4,804,000 after acquiring an additional 257 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in Netflix by 16.4% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,023 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $912,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in Netflix by 21.2% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,406 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,883,000 after acquiring an additional 246 shares in the last quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI raised its stake in Netflix by 18.9% during the second quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 774 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,036,000 after acquiring an additional 123 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 12.1% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,115 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,832,000 after buying an additional 228 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Netflix Price Performance

Netflix stock opened at $86.02 on Monday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $93.12 and its 200 day simple moving average is $93.14. The stock has a market cap of $362.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.78, a P/E/G ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 1.50. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $75.01 and a 12-month high of $134.12. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted 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. The business had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the chief executive officer owned 284,804 shares in the company, valued at $25,054,207.88. This trade 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 is available at the SEC website. 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 firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the insider owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,842,088. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 926,329 shares of company stock valued at $87,071,177 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Huber Research upgraded Netflix from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on Netflix in a research note on Monday, March 9th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $105.00 target price for the company. Citic Securities raised their target price on Netflix from $95.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Oppenheimer set a $120.00 target price on Netflix and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Phillip Securities raised their target price on Netflix from $100.00 to $110.00 in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and sixteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.82.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports say Netflix’s ad business is gaining traction, with 2026 ad revenue projected near $3 billion as new formats, live events, and ad-tech tools expand monetization. Netflix’s Ad Business Expansion Continues: More Upside Ahead?
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix reportedly acquired Ben Affleck’s AI startup InterPositive, which could automate parts of filmmaking and lower production costs, supporting margins over time. Netflix Buys Affleck AI Startup InterPositive To Reshape Content Economics
• Positive Sentiment: Several commentary pieces argue Netflix is a buying opportunity, citing upside from ad-tier growth and improving free cash flow, with some analysts reiterating bullish ratings and higher price targets. 3 Reasons to Buy Netflix Stock in June
• Neutral Sentiment: Other articles highlight Netflix as a laggard versus entertainment peers, suggesting the stock may need execution to catch up rather than already reflecting a clear fundamental breakout. How Is Netflix’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Entertainment Stocks?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage linking Netflix to streaming perks and broader media/advertising themes is supportive but not a direct company-specific catalyst. Best credit cards with streaming perks for June 2026: Save on Netflix, Hulu, and more

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.