Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 511.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 14,137 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 11,825 shares during the period. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $1,325,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of NFLX. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 912.5% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 390,014,981 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $36,567,805,000 after buying an additional 351,493,659 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 892.0% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 99,598,678 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $9,305,336,000 after buying an additional 89,558,684 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Netflix during the fourth quarter worth approximately $5,803,248,000. Baillie Gifford & Co. raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 912.3% during the fourth quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. now owns 36,940,035 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $3,463,498,000 after buying an additional 33,290,988 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 639.9% during the fourth quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 34,871,951 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $3,269,594,000 after buying an additional 30,158,900 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix shares rose after Canada reversed a proposed rule that would have forced U.S. streaming services to contribute 15% of Canadian revenue to local content, removing a potential cost headwind. Netflix Stock Rises After Eight-Day Losing Streak. What’s Fueling the Move.
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix is rolling out new generative-AI recommendation tools and testing voice-based search, which could improve user engagement and make content discovery easier. Netflix Bets On AI Tools As Stock Trades Below Analyst Targets
- Positive Sentiment: Bernstein said Netflix’s core business remains strong, suggesting the recent pullback may be more about sentiment than fundamentals. Don’t Ignore This, Bernstein Analyst Says Netflix’s (NFLX) Core Engine Remains Strong
- Positive Sentiment: FIFA will launch a World Cup game on Netflix Games next week, adding another content/gaming tie-in that could support the platform’s ecosystem. FIFA unveils Netflix World Cup game timed for 2026 tournament kickoff
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and media reports continue to debate whether Netflix’s recent weakness is a buying opportunity or a sign of slowing momentum, with no clear consensus shift today. Netflix investors are getting squeamish as Amazon makes inroads in the battle for streaming dominance
- Neutral Sentiment: Reed Hastings’ sale of 386,700 shares was disclosed as part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, so it may add to headline pressure but is not necessarily a bearish operating signal. Insider Selling: Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Director Sells 386,700 Shares of Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Investor concern remains elevated because NFLX has been in a prolonged losing streak, with multiple reports highlighting weaker price momentum and worries about competition from Amazon and others. Netflix Stock Is on Track for Its Longest Losing Streak Since 2022
Netflix Stock Up 0.0%
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The firm had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $6.61 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Netflix
In other news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,253 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.95, for a total transaction 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. This represents a 11.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 386,700 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.97, for a total transaction of $33,244,599.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $338,721.80. This represents a 98.99% decrease in their position. 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. In the last three months, insiders have sold 1,313,029 shares of company stock valued at $120,315,776. Corporate insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
NFLX has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Evercore initiated coverage on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, February 27th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $115.00 price target for the company. Phillip Securities boosted their price target on shares of Netflix from $100.00 to $110.00 in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Wolfe Research reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $107.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities lowered their target price on shares of Netflix from $96.00 to $95.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Netflix has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.82.
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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.
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