Moody National Bank Trust Division Increases Stake in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Moody National Bank Trust Division raised its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 646.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 33,948 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 29,398 shares during the quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division’s holdings in Netflix were worth $3,183,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of NFLX. Wiser Wealth Management Inc increased its holdings in Netflix by 849.5% in the 4th quarter. Wiser Wealth Management Inc now owns 2,649 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $248,000 after acquiring an additional 2,370 shares in the last quarter. Breakthru Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 877.1% during the 4th quarter. Breakthru Advisory Services LLC now owns 3,918 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $367,000 after buying an additional 3,517 shares in the last quarter. Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel Inc. WI boosted its holdings in Netflix by 900.0% in the 4th quarter. Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel Inc. WI now owns 5,710 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $535,000 after buying an additional 5,139 shares during the period. Bath Savings Trust Co boosted its holdings in Netflix by 917.9% in the 4th quarter. Bath Savings Trust Co now owns 5,507 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $516,000 after buying an additional 4,966 shares during the period. Finally, Brucke Financial Inc. increased its stake in Netflix by 1,067.1% in the 4th quarter. Brucke Financial Inc. now owns 9,547 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $895,000 after buying an additional 8,729 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Netflix Trading Down 2.6%

Shares of NFLX stock opened at $90.92 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $383.88 billion, a PE ratio of 35.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.68. Netflix, Inc. has a 1 year low of $75.01 and a 1 year high of $134.12. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $86.96 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $101.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 1.19.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.43 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Research analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,130,291.60. This represents a 46.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 31,790 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.86, for a total transaction of $2,824,859.40. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 79,690 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,081,253.40. This trade represents a 28.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786 over the last 90 days. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

More Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BTS livestream drew 18.4 million global viewers, underscoring Netflix’s ability to scale live and event programming that can attract large global audiences and boost engagement. BTS Seoul concert livestream draws 18.4 million global viewers, Netflix says
• Positive Sentiment: Citi resumed coverage with a Buy and $115 price target, citing improving profitability, pricing power and capital returns — a bullish analyst signal that can support upside. Citi Resumes Coverage of Netflix (NFLX) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Erste upgraded NFLX from Hold to Buy — another vote of confidence from the sell‑side that can help sentiment and flow into the stock. Erste upgrade / Finviz
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix struck a first‑look partnership with Warner Music to develop music-focused and live-adjacent content — a potential lever for new viewer formats and advertising or sponsorship revenue. Is Netflix’s (NFLX) Warner Music Deal a Clue to Its Next Advertising Growth Lever?
• Neutral Sentiment: Several writeups are re‑assessing valuation after the recent pullback, providing numbers-driven views on whether current levels offer value; useful for investors weighing entry points. Is It Time To Reassess Netflix (NFLX) After Its Recent Share Price Pullback?
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets note Netflix is a trending/beat‑up name with improving short‑term sentiment — these pieces explain investor attention but don’t add new fundamentals. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Narratives around Netflix walking away from the Warner Bros. deal and prior failed talks are fueling concern about missed M&A catalysts and strategic uncertainty. What Comes Next After Netflix Walked Away From Warner?
• Negative Sentiment: Consumer surveys (Canada) show cash‑strapped households choosing lower‑priced, ad‑supported tiers — a reminder ad adoption could blunt ARPU gains and margin upside. NFLX, DIS, PSKY: New ‘Couch Potato Report’ Shows Cash-Strapped Canadians Choose to Stream with Ads
• Negative Sentiment: Commentators are using Netflix’s past deal setbacks to caution about larger market M&A dynamics, which may add to risk‑off sentiment for high‑beta growth names. Gary Black Cites Netflix-Warner Bros Deal To Caution Against SpaceX-Tesla Merger

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have commented on NFLX. HSBC decreased their price target on Netflix from $107.00 to $106.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $98.00 price target (up from $95.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $100.00 price objective (down from $112.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of Netflix in a report on Monday, March 9th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $105.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of Netflix from $149.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have given a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.35.

Netflix 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.