Stratos Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 908.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 147,003 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 132,426 shares during the period. Stratos Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $13,783,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Nordea Investment Management AB increased its position in shares of Netflix by 886.6% in the 4th quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 9,667,997 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $902,798,000 after purchasing an additional 8,688,113 shares during the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 983.1% during the fourth quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 6,234,314 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $584,529,000 after purchasing an additional 5,658,740 shares during the last quarter. Aberdeen Group plc grew its stake in Netflix by 878.7% in the fourth quarter. Aberdeen Group plc now owns 3,243,837 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $304,142,000 after purchasing an additional 2,912,392 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its holdings in Netflix by 870.2% in the fourth quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 3,014,717 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $274,309,000 after buying an additional 2,703,997 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sarasin & Partners LLP increased its holdings in 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 valued at $221,430,000 after buying an additional 2,279,032 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Netflix Stock Performance
NFLX stock opened at $98.66 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $416.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.04, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.67. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $88.28 and a 200 day simple moving average of $99.86. Netflix, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $75.01 and a fifty-two week high of $134.12. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research analysts have commented on NFLX shares. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, March 27th. Freedom Capital raised Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Barclays initiated coverage on Netflix in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $115.00 price objective on the stock. KeyCorp set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Arete Research upgraded shares of Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have assigned a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Netflix currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.57.
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Netflix News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Recent subscription price increases are expected to lift ARPU and near‑term revenue, and most analysts/media expect limited churn — this supports earnings upside. Netflix Is Raising Prices Again: What It Means for Investors
- Positive Sentiment: Large institutional buying and some price‑target lifts (one firm raised NFLX to $134) provide demand/support beneath the share price, signaling confidence from major investors and some analysts. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Price Target Raised to $134.00
- Neutral Sentiment: Options and near‑term earnings positioning: traders are pricing a meaningful move into Q1 results (options strategies like iron condors are being discussed) — raises short‑term volatility but not directional conviction for the stock itself. Trade Netflix Stock with This Iron Condor Strategy to See a 23% Return in Just 3 Weeks
- Neutral Sentiment: New commercial distribution deals (e.g., EverPass for a major boxing event) slightly expand non‑subscription revenue channels but are modest relative to core business. EverPass Media Expands Relationship with Netflix
- Negative Sentiment: Italian court ruled Netflix’s 2017–2024 price‑hike clauses void and ordered refunds to subscribers — this creates potential one‑time liability, reputational risk in Europe and could spur similar claims elsewhere. Netflix will appeal. Italian court rules Netflix price‑hike clauses are void, orders refunds
- Negative Sentiment: Board chair Reed Hastings sold ~420,550 shares under a pre‑arranged 10b5‑1 plan (≈$40M) — large insider sales can spook some investors even if pre‑planned, since they reduce insider exposure. Reed Hastings Sells 420,550 Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Deal speculation (a reported US$42.2B Warner‑style acquisition) and commentary about derating/ acquisition concerns pressure views on capital discipline and potential leverage — raises risk premium if pursued. Netflix’s US$42.2b Warner Bros. Deal Tests Growth And Discipline
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Netflix news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 57,260 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.50, for a total value of $5,468,330.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at $7,046,658.50. This represents a 43.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 23,439 shares of the stock in a transaction on 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,851,571. The trade was a 6.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 1,543,023 shares of company stock valued at $141,145,842. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
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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