a16z Perennial Management L.P. increased its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 980.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 15,820 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,356 shares during the period. a16z Perennial Management L.P.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $1,483,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. First Financial Corp IN lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 900.0% in the fourth quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 243 shares during the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. lifted its holdings in Netflix by 885.2% in the 4th quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 239 shares during the last quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. boosted its position in Netflix by 13,400.0% during the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 268 shares during the period. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Netflix during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Finally, MB Levis & Associates LLC grew its holdings in Netflix by 177.8% during the fourth quarter. MB Levis & Associates LLC now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 192 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Netflix Price Performance
NFLX stock opened at $86.02 on Monday. Netflix, Inc. has a twelve month low of $75.01 and a twelve month high of $134.12. The company has a market cap of $362.21 billion, a PE ratio of 27.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 1.50. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $93.12 and its 200 day simple moving average is $93.14. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.
Key Netflix News
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports say Netflix’s ad business is gaining traction, with 2026 ad revenue projected near $3 billion as new formats, live events, and ad-tech tools expand monetization. Netflix’s Ad Business Expansion Continues: More Upside Ahead?
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix reportedly acquired Ben Affleck’s AI startup InterPositive, which could automate parts of filmmaking and lower production costs, supporting margins over time. Netflix Buys Affleck AI Startup InterPositive To Reshape Content Economics
- Positive Sentiment: Several commentary pieces argue Netflix is a buying opportunity, citing upside from ad-tier growth and improving free cash flow, with some analysts reiterating bullish ratings and higher price targets. 3 Reasons to Buy Netflix Stock in June
- Neutral Sentiment: Other articles highlight Netflix as a laggard versus entertainment peers, suggesting the stock may need execution to catch up rather than already reflecting a clear fundamental breakout. How Is Netflix’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Entertainment Stocks?
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage linking Netflix to streaming perks and broader media/advertising themes is supportive but not a direct company-specific catalyst. Best credit cards with streaming perks for June 2026: Save on Netflix, Hulu, and more
Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix
In related news, Director Reed Hastings sold 407,550 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $93.13, for a total value of $37,955,131.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 3,940 shares in the company, valued at approximately $366,932.20. This represents a 99.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total value of $2,422,301.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,725,370.39. This trade represents a 18.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 926,329 shares of company stock valued at $87,071,177 in the last quarter. 1.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts have recently weighed in on NFLX shares. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $118.00 target price on shares of Netflix in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and sixteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.82.
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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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