Qtron Investments LLC Raises Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Qtron Investments LLC raised its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 819.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 49,919 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 44,488 shares during the quarter. Netflix makes up 0.6% of Qtron Investments LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest position. Qtron Investments LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $4,680,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of NFLX. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Netflix by 912.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 390,014,981 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $36,567,805,000 after acquiring an additional 351,493,659 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Netflix by 892.0% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 99,598,678 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $9,305,336,000 after acquiring an additional 89,558,684 shares during the period. Capital World Investors increased its position in shares of Netflix by 859.1% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 89,341,444 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,376,656,000 after acquiring an additional 80,025,890 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Netflix in the fourth quarter valued at about $5,803,248,000. Finally, Capital Research Global Investors increased its position in shares of Netflix by 800.2% in the fourth quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 42,367,807 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $3,972,406,000 after acquiring an additional 37,661,365 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

NFLX has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective (up from $103.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Huber Research upgraded shares of Netflix from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Oppenheimer set a $120.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, March 9th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $105.00 price objective on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and sixteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.39.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $81.27 on Friday. Netflix, Inc. has a 1 year low of $75.01 and a 1 year 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 company’s 50-day moving average is $91.23 and its 200 day moving average is $91.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $342.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.25, a P/E/G ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.50.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (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 company had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.17 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix’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. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Netflix news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $98.00, for a total value of $2,805,740.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,231,126. This represents a 27.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, 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 transaction of $2,422,301.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,725,370.39. This trade represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 1,313,029 shares of company stock worth $120,315,776 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Key Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Omdia forecasts Netflix could reach nearly 400 million subscribers by 2031, reinforcing its leadership in global streaming and supporting the long-term bull case. Omdia: Netflix to Reach 400 Million Subscribers by 2031, Maintaining Global Streaming Lead Despite Industry Consolidation
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is expanding its gaming and mobile strategy, including a FIFA World Cup football game exclusive to Netflix Games and a revamped mobile app rollout in Asia, which could improve subscriber engagement. FIFA Deal Tests How Netflix Uses Games To Deepen Subscriber Engagement
• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles argue the pullback could be a buying opportunity, citing expected upside from ad revenue growth, cash flow strength, and international expansion. Netflix (NFLX) Pullback Offers a Long-Term Opportunity
• Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer’s remarks that tech stocks may no longer be clear market leaders included Netflix, adding to the broader cautious sentiment around the sector. Jim Cramer Discussed 15 Stocks, Including Broadcom, Netflix, and His Skepticism Toward Tech Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: One article compares Netflix with Roku and frames the stock as a relative value debate rather than a clear near-term catalyst for NFLX. Netflix Is Down 12% in 2026, While Roku Is Up 11%. Which Streaming Stock Is the Better Buy in June?
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies cut its price target on Netflix to $110 from $128, saying the stock lacks near-term catalysts even though it kept a Buy rating. Mahaney Reiterates Buy on Netflix, Maintains $115 Price Target Amid Ad-Tier and International Expansion Upside Ratings News
• Negative Sentiment: Paramount Skydance’s accusations that Netflix interfered in its Warner Bros. Discovery merger dispute could keep competitive and regulatory concerns in focus. Paramount Skydance Clash Puts Netflix Competition And Regulatory Role In Focus

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.