Persium Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 9,395 shares of the Internet television network’s stock, valued at approximately $903,000. Netflix comprises about 0.7% of Persium Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st biggest holding.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of NFLX. Brass Tax Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in Netflix by 3.2% in the 3rd quarter. Brass Tax Wealth Management Inc. now owns 288 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $345,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Pacific Sun Financial Corp increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. Pacific Sun Financial Corp now owns 574 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $688,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the period. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Netflix by 9.6% during the third quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 114 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $137,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Monograph Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Netflix by 1.8% during the second quarter. Monograph Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 682 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $913,000 after acquiring an additional 12 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allium Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 5.8% during the third quarter. Allium Financial Advisors LLC now owns 275 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $330,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities analysts recently issued reports on NFLX shares. Rosenblatt Securities decreased their price target on Netflix from $96.00 to $95.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 17th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $100.00 price objective on Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $115.00 target price (up from $103.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Bank of America reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Netflix in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Barclays set a $110.00 target price on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Netflix has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $113.65.
Insider Activity
In other Netflix news, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.97, for a total value of $2,402,636.64. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 284,804 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,054,207.88. This represents a 8.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 35,990 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.52, for a total transaction of $2,789,944.80. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 79,690 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,177,568.80. The trade was a 31.11% 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 90 days, insiders have sold 899,839 shares of company stock valued at $80,141,661. 1.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Netflix Stock Performance
NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $73.37 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $70.86 and a 1-year high of $127.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $308.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.70, a PEG ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 1.52. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $81.78 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $87.59.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. The company had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 earnings per share for the current year.
Key Headlines Impacting Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Some investors see Netflix’s valuation and long-term operating momentum as attractive ahead of earnings, with articles arguing the stock may be a buy before the July 16 report as the company still has strong financial execution. Here Is the Main Reason to Buy Netflix Before July 16
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts and market commentators remain constructive, saying the recent pullback may have gone too far and that Netflix could still surprise positively on earnings if subscriber trends and margins hold up. Netflix (NFLX) Bears Have Gone Too Far Ahead of Q2
- Neutral Sentiment: Netflix remains a heavily watched stock ahead of earnings, with option traders positioning for a larger move around the July 16 report. 3 Options Strategies for Netflix Earnings Next Week
- Negative Sentiment: Reports that Netflix is considering live TV channels and bundling third-party services suggest management is worried about slowing engagement, raising concerns that growth is becoming harder to sustain. Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked
- Negative Sentiment: Investors are reacting to signs that viewer retention may be weakening, and the strategic pivot toward live programming is being interpreted as a response to competitive and engagement pressures. Netflix Weighs Live TV Push
- Negative Sentiment: Commentary ahead of earnings says Netflix has been in a funk for nearly a year, with the stock still facing investor concern over slowing engagement and the need for a new growth catalyst. Should You Buy Netflix Stock Before July 16? Here’s My Honest Answer
About Netflix
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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