New Capital Management LP raised its position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 900.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 7,380 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,642 shares during the quarter. New Capital Management LP’s holdings in Netflix were worth $692,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Tran Capital Management L.P. increased its position in shares of Netflix by 1,544.8% during the fourth quarter. Tran Capital Management L.P. now owns 209,059 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $19,601,000 after buying an additional 196,349 shares during the period. Accel Wealth Management lifted its holdings in Netflix by 1,055.1% in the fourth quarter. Accel Wealth Management now owns 2,703 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $253,000 after buying an additional 2,469 shares during the period. Moseley Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in Netflix by 843.2% during the fourth quarter. Moseley Investment Management Inc. now owns 26,240 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,460,000 after acquiring an additional 23,458 shares during the last quarter. Sovran Advisors LLC boosted its position in Netflix by 823.5% during the fourth quarter. Sovran Advisors LLC now owns 17,325 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,525,000 after acquiring an additional 15,449 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in Netflix by 964.9% during the 4th quarter. Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 3,855 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $361,000 after acquiring an additional 3,493 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In related news, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 31,790 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.86, for a total value of $2,824,859.40. Following the transaction, 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 position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 57,260 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.50, for a total value of $5,468,330.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,046,658.50. This trade represents a 43.69% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders sold 1,543,023 shares of company stock valued at $141,145,842. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Netflix Price Performance
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly 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 net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The business had revenue of $12.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.97 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.43 EPS. Netflix’s quarterly revenue was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
More Netflix News
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Recent subscription price increases are expected to lift ARPU and near‑term revenue, and most analysts/media expect limited churn — this supports earnings upside. Netflix Is Raising Prices Again: What It Means for Investors
- Positive Sentiment: Large institutional buying and some price‑target lifts (one firm raised NFLX to $134) provide demand/support beneath the share price, signaling confidence from major investors and some analysts. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Price Target Raised to $134.00
- Neutral Sentiment: Options and near‑term earnings positioning: traders are pricing a meaningful move into Q1 results (options strategies like iron condors are being discussed) — raises short‑term volatility but not directional conviction for the stock itself. Trade Netflix Stock with This Iron Condor Strategy to See a 23% Return in Just 3 Weeks
- Neutral Sentiment: New commercial distribution deals (e.g., EverPass for a major boxing event) slightly expand non‑subscription revenue channels but are modest relative to core business. EverPass Media Expands Relationship with Netflix
- Negative Sentiment: Italian court ruled Netflix’s 2017–2024 price‑hike clauses void and ordered refunds to subscribers — this creates potential one‑time liability, reputational risk in Europe and could spur similar claims elsewhere. Netflix will appeal. Italian court rules Netflix price‑hike clauses are void, orders refunds
- Negative Sentiment: Board chair Reed Hastings sold ~420,550 shares under a pre‑arranged 10b5‑1 plan (≈$40M) — large insider sales can spook some investors even if pre‑planned, since they reduce insider exposure. Reed Hastings Sells 420,550 Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Deal speculation (a reported US$42.2B Warner‑style acquisition) and commentary about derating/ acquisition concerns pressure views on capital discipline and potential leverage — raises risk premium if pursued. Netflix’s US$42.2b Warner Bros. Deal Tests Growth And Discipline
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research firms have recently weighed in on NFLX. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $125.00 price objective on Netflix and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Netflix in a research note on Monday, March 9th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $105.00 target price for the company. Freedom Capital upgraded Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $115.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Pivotal Research cut their price target on Netflix from $105.00 to $95.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have given a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.57.
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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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