Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd Decreases Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd cut its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 43.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 285,541 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 217,573 shares during the quarter. Netflix comprises 3.3% of Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 19th largest position. Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd’s holdings in Netflix were worth $342,341,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton lifted its position in Netflix by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton now owns 448 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $600,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the period. One Day In July LLC increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 3.3% in the second quarter. One Day In July LLC now owns 278 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $372,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Able Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 1.2% in the second quarter. Able Wealth Management LLC now owns 763 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,022,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. One Wealth Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 0.5% during the second quarter. One Wealth Capital Management LLC now owns 1,767 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,366,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Finally, Bell Investment Advisors Inc boosted its position in Netflix by 3.1% in the second quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 298 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $399,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: President Trump said he would stay out of the Netflix vs. Paramount Skydance fight for Warner Bros., reducing the chance of political intervention into the takeover contest and easing a headline risk that had pressured the stock. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish investment write‑ups argue Netflix still has large growth opportunities and a multi‑year monetization runway that could justify current valuation levels if execution continues. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators have published bullish “shares attractive” and buy‑case pieces as the stock trades near 52‑week lows, which can support investor interest and buying demand. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Market analysts and outlets note Netflix’s strong operating performance but flag a high valuation; some see the stock as fairly priced given both strengths and risks. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Increased retail attention and searches on Netflix are driving volume and volatility, reflecting heightened investor focus but not a clear directional signal. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly investigating whether Netflix engaged in anticompetitive practices as part of its probe into the proposed Warner/Discovery acquisition — a material regulatory risk that could complicate deal approval and increase legal exposure. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported for a Netflix director, a near‑term negative signal that can spook investors even if driven by non‑company reasons. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Content controversies persist: an Indonesian comedian who released a Netflix special was summoned by police amid public complaints, highlighting ongoing regulatory and reputational risks in key markets. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage about large AI competitors positioning against streaming platforms raises strategic risk that technology‑driven shifts could pressure Netflix’s content reach and margins over time. Article Title

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NFLX has been the subject of several research reports. President Capital upgraded shares of Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $130.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and set a $98.00 target price (up previously from $95.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Erste Group Bank lowered shares of Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. UBS Group set a $104.00 price objective on Netflix in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC lowered their target price on Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have assigned a Buy rating and seventeen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Netflix has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $116.08.

Insider Activity

In other Netflix news, insider David A. Hyman sold 23,439 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.11, for a total value of $2,065,210.29. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $27,851,571. The trade was a 6.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,130,291.60. The trade was a 46.41% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 1,353,740 shares of company stock valued at $126,150,583 over the last three months. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Netflix Stock Performance

NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $82.20 on Friday. 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 company’s 50-day moving average price is $91.26 and its 200-day moving average price is $108.44. Netflix, Inc. has a twelve month low of $79.22 and a twelve month high of $134.12. The company has a market cap of $347.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.53, a P/E/G ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.71.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.43 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Netflix 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.