Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Upgraded at China Intl Cap

China Intl Cap upgraded shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) to a strong-buy rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on NFLX. Citigroup lowered shares of Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “positive” rating in a research note on Monday. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Netflix from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Citizens Jmp reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. President Capital upped their target price on shares of Netflix from $133.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, China Renaissance increased their price target on shares of Netflix from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Netflix currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $103.48.

Netflix Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NFLX opened at $68.89 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $286.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.68, a P/E/G ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.52. Netflix has a one year low of $65.08 and a one year high of $126.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a current ratio of 1.14. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $78.67 and a 200 day moving average price of $86.16.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.01. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.02% and a net margin of 28.22%.The company had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.58 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.72 EPS. Netflix’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts forecast that Netflix will post 3.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Reed Hastings sold 407,550 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $366,932.20. This represents a 99.04% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total value of $2,422,301.28. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 120,931 shares in the company, valued at $10,725,370.39. The trade was a 18.42% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 899,839 shares of company stock worth $80,141,661. 1.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Netflix

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Netflix by 912.5% during 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 buying an additional 351,493,659 shares during the period. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 927.6% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 176,780,995 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $16,574,986,000 after acquiring an additional 159,578,053 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 892.0% in 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 acquiring an additional 89,558,684 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors increased its stake in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 80,025,890 shares during the period. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased its stake in shares of Netflix by 903.0% during 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 acquiring an additional 76,840,318 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analysts and commentators argue the post-earnings pullback has made Netflix look like a value opportunity, pointing to continued profitable growth, strong margins, and a cheaper valuation after the sell-off. Netflix (NFLX) Stock Has Become a Value Play Post Q2
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s latest debt refinancing move, issuing $1 billion in senior notes, may support liquidity and balance-sheet management rather than signal distress. Netflix Issues $1 Billion Senior Notes to Refinance Debt
• Positive Sentiment: Some coverage says the company’s old catalog remains a secret weapon, suggesting engagement from legacy hits can offset worries about the pace of new blockbuster releases. Wall Street is worried about Netflix’s new shows. Its old ones are its secret weapon.
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry M&A chatter around Netflix and Lionsgate reflects a broader shift toward digital distribution power, but the article frames it more as a sector trend than a confirmed deal catalyst. The Netflix-Lionsgate Rumor Exposed a Bigger Shift in Media M&A (NFLX)
• Neutral Sentiment: Other commentary remains mixed, with some analysts saying Netflix is still exposed to a “microdrama” content challenge and others urging investors to hold rather than buy aggressively, reinforcing the uncertainty around near-term sentiment. Netflix: The Microdrama Challenge And The Case To Stay Neutral
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that Netflix may be struggling to create the next wave of big hits, which could limit subscriber and engagement momentum if new originals fail to break out. Wall Street is worried about Netflix’s new shows. Its old ones are its secret weapon.
• Negative Sentiment: Broader streaming competition is intensifying, highlighted by Comcast’s Peacock turning profitable, which underscores that rivals are becoming more efficient and could pressure Netflix’s growth narrative. Comcast’s Peacock records first ever profit on World Cup, ‘Love Island USA’ boost

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.