Axiom Investors LLC DE boosted its position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 2.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 676,566 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 16,732 shares during the period. Netflix makes up about 0.6% of Axiom Investors LLC DE’s portfolio, making the stock its 29th biggest holding. Axiom Investors LLC DE’s holdings in Netflix were worth $63,435,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Outlook Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 880.7% in the 4th quarter. Outlook Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,473 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $701,000 after acquiring an additional 6,711 shares during the period. Cooper Haims Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 785.1% in the 4th quarter. Cooper Haims Advisors LLC now owns 2,195 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $206,000 after acquiring an additional 1,947 shares during the period. Portfolio Design Labs LLC increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 915.5% in the 4th quarter. Portfolio Design Labs LLC now owns 52,412 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $4,914,000 after acquiring an additional 47,251 shares during the period. Strategic Advocates LLC increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 990.4% in the 4th quarter. Strategic Advocates LLC now owns 31,108 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,917,000 after acquiring an additional 28,255 shares during the period. Finally, Insight Advisors LLC PA increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 792.6% in the 4th quarter. Insight Advisors LLC PA now owns 24,154 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,265,000 after acquiring an additional 21,448 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Netflix Stock Performance
Shares of NFLX opened at $81.41 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $91.75 and a two-hundred day moving average of $91.52. Netflix, Inc. has a one year low of $75.01 and a one year high of $134.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a current ratio of 1.41. The stock has a market cap of $342.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.30, a P/E/G ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.50.
Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix
In other Netflix news, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.97, for a total transaction of $2,402,636.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 284,804 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,054,207.88. This trade represents a 8.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 420,550 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.49, for a total value of $40,158,319.50. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $376,230.60. The trade was a 99.07% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders have sold 1,313,029 shares of company stock worth $120,315,776. Insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.
Netflix News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix is getting attention for new growth-oriented content initiatives, including a FIFA World Cup-themed mobile game launch on Netflix Games and related soccer specials/docuseries, which could support engagement and strengthen the company’s entertainment ecosystem. Netflix Leans Into World Cup With New Specials And FIFA World Cup Game
- Positive Sentiment: Additional coverage highlighted Netflix’s long-term appeal as a blue-chip growth stock and pointed to continued investor optimism around its ad-supported tier, password-sharing crackdown, and expanding live-event strategy. Here’s Why Netflix (NFLX) Is One of the Best Blue Chip Stocks Under $100 to Buy Now
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix also drew upbeat commentary after a board leadership transition, with Reed Hastings stepping down as chairman and Jay Hoag taking over; the market appeared to view the change as orderly rather than disruptive. Netflix Board Shift Puts Jay Hoag At Center Of Investor Oversight
- Neutral Sentiment: One article framed Netflix as a long-term winner but also noted that the stock’s massive run-up leaves investors debating whether there is still room for more upside. Will Netflix Become a Trillion-Dollar Stock by 2030?
- Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data showed no meaningful change, so it does not appear to be driving the stock move.
- Negative Sentiment: Netflix is facing renewed competitive and deal-related scrutiny after reports said Paramount accused it of trying to derail Warner Bros. Discovery’s deal, adding a headline overhang. Paramount Accuses Netflix Of Waging ‘Scorched-Earth Campaign’ To Derail Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: Report
- Negative Sentiment: A separate market wrap noted Netflix “suffers a larger drop than the general market,” reinforcing that shares have been weak relative to broader indexes as traders reassess valuation and near-term momentum. Netflix (NFLX) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
NFLX has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Evercore initiated coverage on Netflix in a report on Friday, February 27th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $115.00 price target on the stock. Seaport Research Partners lifted their price target on Netflix from $115.00 to $119.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on Netflix in a research report on Monday, March 9th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $105.00 price objective for the company. Finally, DZ Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating and sixteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.82.
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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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