Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. Decreases Stake in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. reduced its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 12.9% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 107,010 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 15,873 shares during the quarter. Netflix comprises 1.1% of Jupiter Asset Management Ltd.’s holdings, making the stock its 13th biggest position. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $128,296,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 5.0% in 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 during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Netflix by 16.4% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,023 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $912,000 after purchasing an additional 144 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in Netflix by 21.2% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,406 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,883,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares during the period. Strategic Investment Advisors MI lifted its stake in Netflix by 18.9% in the 2nd quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 774 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,036,000 after purchasing an additional 123 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its holdings in Netflix by 12.1% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,115 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,832,000 after purchasing an additional 228 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have weighed in on NFLX. Argus lowered their price target on Netflix from $141.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Freedom Capital raised shares of Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Netflix currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $116.08.

Netflix Trading Down 1.3%

NASDAQ NFLX opened at $77.00 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $325.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 1.71. Netflix, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $75.23 and a fifty-two week high of $134.12. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $87.24 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $105.89. 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 (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.The company had revenue of $12.05 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.97 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.43 earnings per share. The firm’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. On average, analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hedge-fund manager Philippe Laffont trimmed Nvidia and added Netflix to his portfolio in Q4, a vote of confidence from an experienced investor that can help sentiment. Billionaire Philippe Laffont Sells Nvidia Stock and Buys a Stock-Split Stock Up 20,000% in 20 Years
• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed its “buy” rating on NFLX — analyst support could limit further downside and encourage buyers on dips. Sanford C. Bernstein Reaffirms Buy Rating for Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts and outlets argue Netflix’s “deal risk” may be overblown and that the stock is trading well below prior highs, framing NFLX as a buy-the-dip opportunity if fundamentals hold. Down Nearly 40% From Its All-Time High, Is Netflix Stock Too Cheap to Ignore?
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix granted WBD a short waiver to let Paramount Skydance submit a “best and final” offer — this could speed resolution of the auction but also risks pushing the price higher if PSKY raises its bid. Warner Bros Seeks Paramount’s “Best and Final Offer,” Upside Ahead? (NFLX)
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix management continues to publicly back the Warner Bros. deal and says it will accelerate growth if successful — a bullish argument but one that hinges on deal closing and regulatory approval. Sarandos Says Warner Bros. Purchase Will Accelerate Netflix Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Shares have slid heavily (near 52‑week lows) as the market prices deal uncertainty and potential dilution/financing risk; several articles note the stock is down significantly from its highs. Netflix Stock Slides As The Battle For Warner Bros Continues
• Negative Sentiment: High-profile pushback and possible regulatory scrutiny: director James Cameron sent a scathing letter to a U.S. lawmaker about the deal, signaling potential political/antitrust headwinds. Famed director James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker over Netflix-WBD deal
• Negative Sentiment: Theater chains and industry voices express skepticism about Netflix’s theatrical commitments, which creates execution risk if Netflix plans to preserve theatrical windows post-acquisition. Netflix Acquiring Warner Bros. Would Put ‘More’ Movies In Theaters, Sarandos Says—Despite Earlier ‘Outdated’ Comments

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Reed Hastings sold 426,290 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.67, for a total transaction of $39,078,004.30. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,940 shares in the company, valued at $361,179.80. The trade was a 99.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,130,291.60. The trade was a 46.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 1,399,163 shares of company stock worth $129,899,103. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

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.