Compound Planning Inc. Sells 8,270 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Compound Planning Inc. lessened its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 9.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 83,380 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 8,270 shares during the quarter. Compound Planning Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $8,017,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new position in Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at about $103,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC purchased a new position in Netflix during the 2nd quarter valued at about $121,000. Wiser Advisor Group LLC bought a new stake in Netflix during the third quarter worth about $114,000. Finally, Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Netflix by 9.6% during the third quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 114 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $137,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analysts and commentators argue the post-earnings pullback has made Netflix look like a value opportunity, pointing to continued profitable growth, strong margins, and a cheaper valuation after the sell-off. Netflix (NFLX) Stock Has Become a Value Play Post Q2
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s latest debt refinancing move, issuing $1 billion in senior notes, may support liquidity and balance-sheet management rather than signal distress. Netflix Issues $1 Billion Senior Notes to Refinance Debt
• Positive Sentiment: Some coverage says the company’s old catalog remains a secret weapon, suggesting engagement from legacy hits can offset worries about the pace of new blockbuster releases. Wall Street is worried about Netflix’s new shows. Its old ones are its secret weapon.
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry M&A chatter around Netflix and Lionsgate reflects a broader shift toward digital distribution power, but the article frames it more as a sector trend than a confirmed deal catalyst. The Netflix-Lionsgate Rumor Exposed a Bigger Shift in Media M&A (NFLX)
• Neutral Sentiment: Other commentary remains mixed, with some analysts saying Netflix is still exposed to a “microdrama” content challenge and others urging investors to hold rather than buy aggressively, reinforcing the uncertainty around near-term sentiment. Netflix: The Microdrama Challenge And The Case To Stay Neutral
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that Netflix may be struggling to create the next wave of big hits, which could limit subscriber and engagement momentum if new originals fail to break out. Wall Street is worried about Netflix’s new shows. Its old ones are its secret weapon.
• Negative Sentiment: Broader streaming competition is intensifying, highlighted by Comcast’s Peacock turning profitable, which underscores that rivals are becoming more efficient and could pressure Netflix’s growth narrative. Comcast’s Peacock records first ever profit on World Cup, ‘Love Island USA’ boost

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,722 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.08, for a total transaction of $503,993.76. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,842,088. This trade represents a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,253 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.95, for a total value of $823,054.35. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,563,353.65. The trade was a 11.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 899,839 shares of company stock worth $80,141,661. 1.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NFLX has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Phillip Securities raised shares of Netflix from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, July 19th. KGI Securities downgraded Netflix from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $75.00 price target on the stock. in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $85.00 price objective (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $110.00 price objective on Netflix in a research note on Monday. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $90.00 target price on Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have issued a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Netflix currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $103.48.

Netflix Trading Up 0.5%

NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $68.89 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $78.67 and its 200-day moving average price is $86.16. Netflix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $65.08 and a 52 week high of $126.71. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock has a market cap of $286.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.68, a PEG ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.52.

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