Fulton Bank N.A. cut its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 11.1% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 90,937 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 11,318 shares during the period. Fulton Bank N.A.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $6,493,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 13,400.0% in the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 268 shares during the period. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Netflix during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in Netflix during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc bought a new position in Netflix during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 105,850 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.03, for a total value of $7,730,225.50. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 206,266 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,063,605.98. The trade was a 33.91% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 386,700 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.97, for a total value of $33,244,599.00. Following the sale, the director owned 3,940 shares in the company, valued at approximately $338,721.80. This trade represents a 98.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 600,295 shares of company stock worth $49,056,671 over the last ninety days. 1.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Key Headlines Impacting Netflix
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix said its U.S. advertising commitments for 2026 nearly doubled from the prior year during its Upfront negotiations. The announcement suggests growing advertiser demand and supports expectations that the company’s ad-supported business can become a more meaningful revenue and profit contributor. Netflix Wraps Upfront, Volume Nearly Doubled
- Positive Sentiment: Several market commentators highlighted potential upside after Netflix’s steep pullback. One analysis pointed to possible earnings catalysts and continued purchasing, while another said analysts see substantial appreciation potential based on buy ratings and price targets well above current levels. Netflix Is Down 42% From Its High Down but Not Out: Analysts See 40% Upside in Netflix
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix was also selected as a “Final Trade” on CNBC’s Halftime Report, adding to near-term positive investor attention. CNBC Final Trades
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary remains divided over Netflix’s long-term dominance and its premium valuation relative to Disney. The debate centers on whether Netflix’s more predictable streaming growth and emerging advertising business justify the higher multiple. Is Netflix’s Long-Term Dominance Under Threat?
- Negative Sentiment: CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,248 shares for approximately $701,000, reducing his holdings by 11.14%. While insider sales do not necessarily indicate a change in business outlook, the transaction may weigh modestly on sentiment. Netflix SEC Form 4 Filing
Netflix Trading Up 2.9%
Shares of NFLX stock opened at $76.29 on Tuesday. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $65.08 and a 12-month high of $126.71. The company has a market capitalization of $317.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.01, a P/E/G ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 1.52. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $75.13 and a 200 day moving average price of $84.78. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.58 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 28.22% and a return on equity of 40.02%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.72 earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have commented on NFLX. Robert W. Baird set a $90.00 price target on Netflix and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating and set a $92.00 price objective (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Raymond James Financial restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. New Street Research raised their target price on Netflix from $96.00 to $102.00 in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Netflix from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, July 19th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $103.48.
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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.
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