Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Stake Raised by Capital World Investors

Capital World Investors boosted its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 859.1% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 89,341,444 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 80,025,890 shares during the quarter. Netflix accounts for about 1.1% of Capital World Investors’ portfolio, making the stock its 13th biggest position. Capital World Investors’ holdings in Netflix were worth $8,376,656,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Capital Research Global Investors raised its holdings in Netflix by 800.2% during the 4th quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 42,367,807 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $3,972,406,000 after buying an additional 37,661,365 shares during the period. Capital International Sarl raised its holdings in Netflix by 656.4% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Sarl now owns 818,159 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $76,711,000 after buying an additional 709,987 shares during the period. Capital International Ltd. CA raised its holdings in Netflix by 612.2% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Ltd. CA now owns 446,090 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $41,825,000 after buying an additional 383,455 shares during the period. Capital International Inc. CA raised its holdings in Netflix by 369.8% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Inc. CA now owns 424,529 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $39,804,000 after buying an additional 334,174 shares during the period. Finally, Capital International Investors raised its holdings in Netflix by 710.3% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 26,461,233 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,481,007,000 after buying an additional 23,195,675 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

NFLX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Evercore initiated coverage on Netflix in a report on Friday, February 27th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $115.00 price objective on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on Netflix from $98.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. HSBC boosted their price objective on Netflix from $106.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, New Street Research boosted their price objective on Netflix from $96.00 to $102.00 in a report on Friday, April 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.82.

More Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is getting a boost from reports that Canada reversed a requirement that U.S. streaming services contribute part of local revenue to Canadian content, removing a potential cost/regulatory headwind. Netflix Stock Rises After Eight-Day Losing Streak. What’s Fueling the Move.
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is expanding AI-driven viewing tools and content discovery features, including more personalized recommendations and a voice-based interface, which could improve engagement and retention. Netflix Bets On AI Tools As Stock Trades Below Analyst Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein said Netflix’s core business remains strong, reinforcing the view that the company’s underlying growth engine is intact despite recent weakness in the stock. “Don’t Ignore This,” Bernstein Analyst Says Netflix’s (NFLX) Core Engine Remains Strong
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street commentary remains broadly optimistic, with analysts keeping a constructive view on Netflix after its strong earnings and revenue beat last quarter. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Netflix (NFLX): Should You Buy?

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total value of $2,422,301.28. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares in the company, valued at $10,725,370.39. This represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,722 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.08, for a total value of $503,993.76. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $27,842,088. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 1,313,029 shares of company stock worth $120,315,776 over the last ninety days. 1.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NFLX opened at $82.18 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $346.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.50. Netflix, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $75.01 and a fifty-two week high of $134.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 1.41. The business’s 50-day moving average is $92.21 and its 200-day moving average is $92.07.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. The company had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.