Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Stock Purchased by Vise Technologies Inc.

Vise Technologies Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 22.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 249,547 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 45,033 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $17,363,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in NFLX. Nykredit A S purchased a new stake in shares of Netflix in the 2nd quarter worth $105,697,000. Rockland Trust Co. grew its position in shares of Netflix by 27.5% in the third quarter. Rockland Trust Co. now owns 219,221 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $15,253,000 after purchasing an additional 47,339 shares during the last quarter. Boomfish Wealth Group LLC lifted its position in Netflix by 91.5% during the 3rd quarter. Boomfish Wealth Group LLC now owns 34,547 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,404,000 after acquiring an additional 16,510 shares in the last quarter. Welch & Forbes LLC raised its position in shares of Netflix by 3,464.5% during the 1st quarter. Welch & Forbes LLC now owns 118,448 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $11,389,000 after purchasing an additional 115,125 shares during the period. Finally, VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al acquired a new position in shares of Netflix in the second quarter worth about $37,743,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Bradford Smith sold 17,980 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Monday, October 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $64.03, for a total value of $1,151,259.40. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 79,690 shares in the company, valued at $5,102,550.70. The trade was a 18.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Gregory Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.54, for a total transaction of $2,008,524.48. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,893,265.74. This trade represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 197,025 shares of company stock valued at $14,283,453 over the last 90 days. 1.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Netflix Stock Up 0.0%

NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $62.08 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The firm has a market capitalization of $254.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.94, a PEG ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.62. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $72.67 and its 200 day moving average price is $81.57. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $61.39 and a 1-year high of $116.73.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.82 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $12.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.87 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 42.69% and a net margin of 29.69%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.59 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix repurchased approximately $4.8 billion of stock in the third quarter, signaling that management views the shares as undervalued. The company’s scale, strong margins and ability to spread content costs across a large subscriber base also support the bullish case. Netflix Spent $4.8 Billion Buying Back Stock in 1 Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s latest quarterly earnings exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $0.87 versus an $0.82 consensus estimate. Revenue rose 11.9% year over year and the company reported a 29.69% net margin, highlighting continued financial strength.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst comparisons with Amazon and Walt Disney acknowledge Netflix’s valuable entertainment position, but suggest Amazon’s diversified ecosystem, Prime Video reach and advertising tools—or Disney’s broader media assets—may offer greater upside. Amazon vs. Netflix: Which Stock Is the Better Entertainment Play?
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is experimenting with live events and other ways to capture viewers’ attention, while reportedly walking away from an Xbox licensing deal. These strategic moves could create new growth opportunities, but their financial impact remains uncertain. The Battle That May Matter Most for Netflix Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue growth has slowed for three consecutive quarters, and investors remain concerned about disappointing guidance. Reuters reports that the stock has lost about one-third of its value this year as the market reassesses Netflix’s growth outlook. Mapping the Market: More losses in store for Netflix shares?
• Negative Sentiment: Competition for living-room viewing and advertising is intensifying. YouTube’s television advertising business reportedly generated more in one quarter than Netflix’s full-year advertising forecast, raising concerns about Netflix’s ability to scale its newer ad-supported business. YouTube’s Living-Room Business
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that members are watching less, along with criticism that Netflix’s content-discovery experience is weakening its historical selling point, are fueling worries about engagement, retention and future subscriber growth. Insider selling has added another negative signal. Netflix Can’t Lift, Jim Cramer Says

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on NFLX shares. China Renaissance reduced their target price on Netflix from $100.00 to $80.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 17th. Daiwa Securities Group cut their price objective on Netflix from $102.00 to $76.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stephens started coverage on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, July 17th. They set an “overweight” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley set a $77.00 target price on Netflix and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Finally, Itau BBA Securities dropped their price objective on shares of Netflix from $151.40 to $96.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have given a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $89.14.

Netflix Company Profile

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming services. Its platform offers a broad selection of television series, films, documentaries, stand-up specials and other programming, including content produced by Netflix and licensed from third-party studios and creators.

The company also develops and distributes original productions under the Netflix brand and has expanded into additional entertainment offerings, including mobile and cloud-based games in select markets and live programming.