Westmount Partners LLC Acquires 27,165 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Westmount Partners LLC grew its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 914.6% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 30,135 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 27,165 shares during the quarter. Westmount Partners LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $2,825,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in Netflix in the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Steph & Co. boosted its holdings in Netflix by 188.9% in the third quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 26 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc grew its position in Netflix by 93.3% in the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 14 shares during the period. Finally, Horizon Financial Services LLC grew its position in Netflix by 480.0% in the 3rd quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $96.15 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $405.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.41 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 firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $87.53 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $100.18. 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 announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.05 billion during 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 company’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.43 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Research analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

NFLX has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Phillip Securities raised Netflix from a “sell” rating to a “moderate buy” rating and increased their price target for the company from $95.00 to $100.00 in a report on Monday, January 26th. Needham & Company LLC lowered their target price on Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wolfe Research boosted their price target on Netflix from $95.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. UBS Group set a $104.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Huber Research upgraded shares of Netflix from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.55.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS named Netflix a “top pick” among media stocks, citing industry consolidation, peers’ rising prices and Netflix’s structural advantages as reasons the company should outperform; that bullish endorsement helped lift the stock. Netflix Labeled ‘Top Pick’ Among Media Stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and coverage highlight Netflix’s content engine and high engagement (96B hours viewed), which supports retention, pricing power and growing ad revenue — a structural revenue tailwind as ad tiers scale. Can NFLX’s Content Strength Sustain User Engagement & Revenue Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary argues Netflix’s recent price hikes plus higher engagement mean its “revenue engine” is heating up and should materially lift revenue and margins if churn stays controlled. Netflix’s Revenue Engine Is Heating Up — Time to Buy NFLX Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is due to report Q1 2026 results next month; analysts expect double-digit profit growth, making the upcoming print a key near-term catalyst but outcome-dependent. What to Expect From Netflix’s Q1 2026 Earnings Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Citizens Jmp initiated coverage with a market-perform rating (neutral), adding institutional context but not a buy signal; analyst views remain mixed across firms. Citizens Jmp Begins Coverage on Netflix
• Positive Sentiment: After walking away from the Warner Bros. deal Netflix received a $2.8B termination fee and avoided taking on large new debt, improving its cash/credit outlook and removing a major acquisition overhang. Why Losing the Warner Bros. Deal May Be the Best Outcome for Netflix Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Customer backlash and social-media complaints followed the price increases; if churn accelerates or new sign-ups slow, higher prices could backfire. Customers React to Netflix Price Hikes; Netflix Stock Slips
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary warns the latest price hike could be a broader consumer stress test amid weaker spending — a macro risk that could limit upside if consumers cut discretionary subscriptions. Prediction: Netflix’s Latest Price Increase Will Be the Ultimate Stress Test on the U.S. Economy

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 31,790 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.86, for a total value of $2,824,859.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 79,690 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,081,253.40. This represents a 28.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 57,260 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.50, for a total value of $5,468,330.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,046,658.50. This represents a 43.69% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 1,520,133 shares of company stock valued at $137,259,786. 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.