Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Shares Bought by Darwin Wealth Management LLC

Darwin Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 51.2% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 36,753 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 12,438 shares during the period. Netflix comprises 1.1% of Darwin Wealth Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 27th largest position. Darwin Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $3,534,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Netflix by 912.5% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 390,014,981 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $36,567,805,000 after acquiring an additional 351,493,659 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its position in Netflix by 927.6% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 176,780,995 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $16,574,986,000 after acquiring an additional 159,578,053 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Netflix by 892.0% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 99,598,678 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $9,305,336,000 after purchasing an additional 89,558,684 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors lifted its holdings in Netflix by 859.1% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 89,341,444 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,376,656,000 after purchasing an additional 80,025,890 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Morgan Stanley grew its position in shares of Netflix by 903.0% in the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 85,349,973 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,002,414,000 after purchasing an additional 76,840,318 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Netflix news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 120,931 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,725,370.39. This trade represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,722 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.08, for a total value of $503,993.76. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $27,842,088. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last three months, insiders sold 899,839 shares of company stock valued at $80,141,661. 1.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently weighed in on NFLX. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $115.00 price objective (up from $103.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Pivotal Research set a $96.00 target price on Netflix and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $100.00 price target on Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective (up from $108.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $113.65.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Some investors see Netflix’s valuation and long-term operating momentum as attractive ahead of earnings, with articles arguing the stock may be a buy before the July 16 report as the company still has strong financial execution. Here Is the Main Reason to Buy Netflix Before July 16
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts and market commentators remain constructive, saying the recent pullback may have gone too far and that Netflix could still surprise positively on earnings if subscriber trends and margins hold up. Netflix (NFLX) Bears Have Gone Too Far Ahead of Q2
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix remains a heavily watched stock ahead of earnings, with option traders positioning for a larger move around the July 16 report. 3 Options Strategies for Netflix Earnings Next Week
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Netflix is considering live TV channels and bundling third-party services suggest management is worried about slowing engagement, raising concerns that growth is becoming harder to sustain. Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are reacting to signs that viewer retention may be weakening, and the strategic pivot toward live programming is being interpreted as a response to competitive and engagement pressures. Netflix Weighs Live TV Push
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary ahead of earnings says Netflix has been in a funk for nearly a year, with the stock still facing investor concern over slowing engagement and the need for a new growth catalyst. Should You Buy Netflix Stock Before July 16? Here’s My Honest Answer

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $73.37 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 1.41. The company has a market cap of $308.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.52. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $81.78 and its two-hundred day moving average is $87.63. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $70.86 and a 1-year high of $127.75.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The business had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.17 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $6.61 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.