S.E.E.D. Planning Group LLC Buys 16,828 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

S.E.E.D. Planning Group LLC purchased a new stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 16,828 shares of the Internet television network’s stock, valued at approximately $1,171,000.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in NFLX. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Netflix in the first quarter worth approximately $31,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC grew its stake in Netflix by 712.5% in the fourth quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 325 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 285 shares during the period. South Plains Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in Netflix in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Bayban increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 400.0% during the first quarter. Bayban now owns 350 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 280 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Stock Up 1.0%

NASDAQ:NFLX traded up $0.66 on Wednesday, hitting $69.35. The stock had a trading volume of 15,089,000 shares, compared to its average volume of 42,414,520. Netflix, Inc. has a 1 year low of $65.08 and a 1 year high of $124.86. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $75.60 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $81.79. The stock has a market cap of $288.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.14.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.58 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.02% and a net margin of 28.22%.The business’s revenue was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.72 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $110.00 to $90.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 17th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a research note on Monday. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $80.00 price objective (up from $75.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Thursday, October 1st. Itau BBA Securities decreased their target price on shares of Netflix from $151.40 to $96.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their target price on shares of Netflix from $130.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 17th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have given a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $94.94.

More Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The completed Paramount–Warner Bros. combination creates a larger streaming rival, but its substantial debt and integration requirements may limit spending flexibility. That could give Netflix a competitive advantage and provide near-term “breathing room.” Netflix Gains Breathing Room As a Major Studio Merger Closes
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is licensing titles such as Percy Jackson and Ice Age to Netflix, highlighting Netflix’s distribution strength and cash-flow advantages as traditional television declines. Disney Is Opening the Door to Netflix—and Changing the Streaming Playbook
• Positive Sentiment: Proposed U.S. legislation would create transferable tax credits of up to 30% for qualifying domestic film and television production. If enacted, the measure could reduce Netflix’s costs on eligible U.S.-based projects, although the bill is not yet law. Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain divided: BMO sees significant upside and a possible move toward $100, while Wells Fargo expects further downside. Netflix’s valuation appears more reasonable after its decline, but the outlook depends heavily on sustained advertising growth and margin expansion. NFLX Price Predictions 2027
• Negative Sentiment: The primary pressure is decelerating growth. Second-quarter revenue rose 13.4% to $12.56 billion, while management expects approximately 11.7% growth in the third quarter. Rising content costs, including live-sports rights that may generate limited viewing hours, could further restrict margin expansion. Netflix Stock Plunges 26.8% Year to Date
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary also points to Netflix entering a more mature phase, with investors questioning whether reported earnings are translating into comparable free cash flow. These concerns, combined with intense streaming competition, help explain why the stock has remained well below its 52-week high. One Number That Might Explain Why Netflix Stock Is Down

Insider Activity at Netflix

In related news, Director Richard N. Barton sold 720 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.27, for a total transaction of $54,194.40. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 2,460 shares in the company, valued at approximately $185,164.20. This trade represents a 22.64% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.35, for a total transaction of $2,003,335.20. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 178,954 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,126,275.90. This represents a 13.24% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 179,045 shares of company stock worth $13,132,194. 1.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a global entertainment company that operates a subscription-based streaming service. It offers a broad range of television series, films, documentaries, and other programming, including original productions developed under the Netflix brand and licensed content from third-party studios.

The company also provides advertising-supported viewing options in some markets and has expanded into related entertainment categories, including mobile and cloud-based games, live programming, and consumer products associated with selected titles.