Tactive Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 908.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 8,330 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,504 shares during the period. Tactive Advisors LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $781,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Nordea Investment Management AB raised its stake in Netflix by 886.6% during the fourth quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 9,667,997 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $902,798,000 after buying an additional 8,688,113 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Netflix in the second quarter worth $7,929,645,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 128,553.9% in the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,881,129 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $6,536,466,000 after acquiring an additional 4,877,335 shares during the last quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 2,758.1% in the fourth quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP now owns 2,361,663 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $221,430,000 after acquiring an additional 2,279,032 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 1,672.4% during the fourth quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA now owns 943,533 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $86,741,000 after acquiring an additional 890,299 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Netflix Stock Performance
Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $91.82 on Monday. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $75.01 and a 12-month high of $134.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $387.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.68. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $86.87 and a 200 day moving average of $101.69.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research analysts have issued reports on NFLX shares. Pivotal Research decreased their target price on shares of Netflix from $105.00 to $95.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $120.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays initiated coverage on Netflix in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $115.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $110.00 target price on Netflix and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.35.
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More Netflix News
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: TV personality/market commentator Jim Cramer reiterated a buy-tilting stance — advising investors to “buy some here, buy some a little bit lower,” which can support retail momentum and short-term investor confidence. Jim Cramer on Netflix
- Positive Sentiment: Market response to Netflix walking away from its bid for Warner Bros. assets has been upbeat — reports note a strong near-term rally and at least one bank (Citi) turning bullish, arguing the move preserves capital and simplifies execution risk. That narrative supports multiple analysts raising targets and buyer interest. Netflix Stock Surges After Walking Away From Warner Deal
- Positive Sentiment: Content partnerships: Netflix signed an exclusive multi‑year documentary deal with Warner Music Group to mine WMG’s artist catalog for films/series — a steady stream of premium, exclusive music-related content could lift engagement and differentiate the service. Netflix, Warner Music deal
- Positive Sentiment: Live events strategy: Netflix is pushing into live K‑pop events (notably the BTS comeback livestream) and sees more opportunity in Korea — if monetized successfully these events can add new revenue streams and global engagement spikes. Netflix sees more prospects for live events
- Neutral Sentiment: New programming: Netflix and Higher Ground/Obamas are producing an eight-episode series about the FTX collapse — high-profile nonfiction can draw viewers but may also court controversy; content upside is balanced by reputational risk. Netflix FTX series
- Negative Sentiment: Operational worries: several outlets flagged slowing paid-subscriber growth (markedly weaker YoY) and a planned increase in 2026 content spending — the combination raises concerns about near-term margin pressure and execution on content ROI. Subscriber growth stalls
- Negative Sentiment: Volatility & valuation questions: commentary and headlines show recent big swings (both rallies and pullbacks), with some analysts highlighting mixed signals on valuation and the stock falling more steeply than the market on certain days — this keeps risk premia elevated. Netflix falls more steeply than market
Insider Transactions at Netflix
In related news, Director Reed Hastings sold 410,550 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $97.01, for a total value of $39,827,455.50. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $382,219.40. This trade represents a 99.05% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $97.00, for a total value of $2,777,110.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $7,157,339. This trade represents a 27.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786 over the last three months. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
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.
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