Brookstone Capital Management lifted its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 1,405.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 103,013 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 96,170 shares during the period. Brookstone Capital Management’s holdings in Netflix were worth $9,659,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in Netflix by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,390 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $4,804,000 after acquiring an additional 257 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 16.4% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,023 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $912,000 after purchasing an additional 144 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in Netflix by 21.2% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,406 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,883,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares during the period. Strategic Investment Advisors MI lifted its position in Netflix by 18.9% in the second quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 774 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,036,000 after purchasing an additional 123 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its stake in Netflix by 12.1% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,115 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,832,000 after buying an additional 228 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Netflix Price Performance
Shares of Netflix stock opened at $96.15 on Wednesday. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $405.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.68. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $87.53 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $100.18.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts have issued reports on NFLX shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $98.00 price target (up from $95.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Morgan Stanley set a $110.00 price objective on Netflix and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Freedom Capital upgraded Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Piper Sandler restated a “positive” rating and set a $103.00 target price (down from $140.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Citigroup initiated coverage on Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, March 18th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $115.00 price target on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.55.
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Insider Activity
In other news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $97.00, for a total transaction of $2,777,110.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,157,339. 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 is accessible through this link. Also, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Trending Headlines about Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: UBS named Netflix its “top pick” among media stocks, arguing industry consolidation and peers’ higher prices favor Netflix’s direct-to-consumer position — a near-term bullish research catalyst. Netflix Labeled ‘Top Pick’ Among Media Stocks. Here’s Why.
- Positive Sentiment: Engagement remains strong: Netflix reported ~96 billion hours viewed, which supports retention, pricing power and ad revenue scaling — fundamentals that bolster revenue growth expectations for 2026. Can NFLX’s Content Strength Sustain User Engagement & Revenue Growth?
- Positive Sentiment: Walking away from the Warner Bros. deal has been framed as a net positive: Netflix received a ~$2.8B termination fee and avoided large additional debt, leaving capital to fund content, ads and organic growth. Why Losing the Warner Bros. Deal May Be the Best Outcome for Netflix Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Netflix raised subscription prices across tiers (first increase since Jan 2025). This should boost revenue and margins if churn is limited, but the impact will hinge on subscriber response and ad growth execution. Netflix (NFLX) Raises Subscription Prices
- Neutral Sentiment: Strategic push into live sports (pursuing additional NFL packages) could justify higher prices and expand ad inventory, but success is execution-dependent and will take time to materialize in results. Netflix May Have Good Reason To Raise Prices: Streamer Eyes More NFL Games
- Negative Sentiment: Customer reaction to the price hikes has been mixed and triggered some negative sentiment — reports show customer pushback and an initial stock slip after the announcement, a short-term risk to subscriber growth. Customers React to Netflix Price Hikes; Netflix Stock Slips
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentators warn the latest price increases could strain consumer budgets amid macro weakness — a potential demand risk if inflation/consumer spending deteriorates. Prediction: Netflix’s Latest Price Increase Will Be the Ultimate Stress Test on the U.S. Economy
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.
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