Shell Asset Management Co. Sells 9,260 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Shell Asset Management Co. decreased its position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 66.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,703 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 9,260 shares during the quarter. Netflix comprises approximately 0.6% of Shell Asset Management Co.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th biggest holding. Shell Asset Management Co.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $5,639,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of Netflix during the third quarter worth $28,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in Netflix during the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. Steph & Co. raised its stake in 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 during the period. Rossby Financial LCC bought a new position in Netflix during the second quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, LGT Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Netflix in the second quarter valued at about $40,000. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Key Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts see meaningful upside vs. current levels — some outlets highlight as much as ~55% upside, framing the pullback as a buying opportunity if deal risk fades. Analysts See 55% Upside for Netflix Despite $77 Share Price
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term investors remain committed — Loomis Sayles’ Global Growth Fund reiterated its structural thesis on Netflix, supporting a buy-the-dip narrative among some institutions. Loomis Sayles Maintains Structural Investment Thesis for Netflix
• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results still support fundamentals — Netflix beat EPS/revenue in January and continues to show solid revenue growth and margins, a reason some investors treat the sell-off as temporary. Netflix Latest Earnings & Profile
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and trading activity ramping — increased call activity and options trade write-ups point to tactical, event-driven positioning rather than a clear directional vote. Traders may be using volatility to set up leveraged bets. Netflix Stock Pulls Back, Calls Heat Up
• Negative Sentiment: Paramount’s improved bid raises the odds WBD could accept an alternative to Netflix — Paramount sweetened its offer (ticking fees, covering break-up costs), increasing the likelihood Netflix loses the deal and adding takeover-execution risk. Paramount Sweetens Warner Bros Bid
• Negative Sentiment: Activist pressure at Warner Bros. Discovery is ramping — Ancora and other investors are opposing the Netflix deal and backing alternatives, which heightens uncertainty and market volatility around NFLX until the WBD process resolves. Ancora Capital Builds Stake in Warner Bros
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling by senior executives adds to negative sentiment — disclosed sales by CEO Gregory Peters and others have been highlighted by media and can weigh on near-term investor confidence. Gregory Peters Sells Shares of Netflix
• Negative Sentiment: Elevated negative coverage and a fresh 52‑week low amplify downside risk — a wave of stories questioning valuation, deal pricing and industry positioning keeps selling pressure until clarity arrives. Netflix Stock Hits New 52-Week Low

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In other Netflix news, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,248 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.27, for a total value of $751,584.96. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $5,996,669.49. This trade represents a 11.14% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 1,399,163 shares of company stock valued at $129,899,103 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $125.00 price target on Netflix and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Susquehanna upgraded shares of Netflix to a “positive” rating and set a $112.00 target price on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Moffett Nathanson cut their price target on shares of Netflix from $140.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. HSBC lowered their price objective on shares of Netflix from $107.00 to $106.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, DZ Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have issued a Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $116.08.

Netflix Stock Performance

Shares of NFLX opened at $76.87 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $324.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.42, a PEG ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.71. Netflix, Inc. has a 12 month low of $75.23 and a 12 month high of $134.12. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $88.67 and a 200 day simple moving average of $107.06. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) 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. 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 firm posted $0.43 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Research analysts forecast 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.