Nicholas Investment Partners LP Buys New Holdings in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Nicholas Investment Partners LP purchased a new position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 10,041 shares of the Internet television network’s stock, valued at approximately $717,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. increased 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 worth $25,000 after buying an additional 268 shares during the period. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Netflix in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd bought a new position in shares of Netflix during the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Netflix during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NFLX opened at $80.01 on Tuesday. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $65.08 and a 1-year high of $126.71. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $74.35 and its 200-day moving average price is $84.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $333.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.18, a PEG ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.52.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently issued reports on NFLX shares. Stephens initiated coverage on Netflix in a research note on Friday, July 17th. They issued an “overweight” rating on the stock. TD Cowen lowered their price target on Netflix from $112.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Bank of America reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Robert W. Baird set a $90.00 price objective on Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lowered Netflix from an “underweight” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. 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 issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $103.48.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is reportedly considering letting customers purchase or manage subscriptions to rival streaming services through its platform. The strategy could increase engagement, create potential transaction revenue, and strengthen Netflix’s position as a streaming hub. Netflix Stock Rises on Report It May Sell Subscriptions to Rival Streaming Services
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix generated approximately $2.8 billion in U.K. revenue during 2025, surpassing ITV for the first time. The milestone highlights the company’s strong international scale and monetization potential. Netflix Posts $2.8B Revenues in UK to Overtake ITV
• Positive Sentiment: Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square increased its Netflix position during the second quarter, reinforcing confidence among some institutional investors in the company’s long-term growth and monetization strategy. Bill Ackman Invests in Netflix
• Positive Sentiment: Investors continue to focus on Netflix’s lower-priced ad tier, sports initiatives, Latin American expansion, and possible app bundling as avenues to broaden engagement and revenue. Investors Assess Netflix’s Ad Tier, Sports Push, and Pershing Square Stake
• Neutral Sentiment: Options strategies that offer income for shareholders and commentary suggesting Netflix may be a buying opportunity reflect investor interest, but do not represent new company fundamentals. Get Paid 12% a Year to Hold NFLX Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Netflix parted ways with advertising-product executive Jon Whitticom in an ad-business leadership shake-up. The departure raises questions about execution as the company works to scale its advertising platform. Netflix Shakes Up Advertising Leadership
• Negative Sentiment: YouTube’s efforts to secure exclusive creator content could trigger a bidding war and increase Netflix’s programming costs, potentially pressuring margins. Commentary also raised concerns that Netflix’s strong growth phase could moderate. YouTube Could Spark a Creator Bidding War That Hurts Netflix Stock

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 35,990 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.52, for a total value of $2,789,944.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 79,690 shares in the company, valued at $6,177,568.80. This trade represents a 31.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 386,700 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 1st. The shares were 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 $338,721.80. This 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. In the last three months, insiders have sold 600,295 shares of company stock worth $49,056,671. Company insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

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.