Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd Sells 217,573 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd cut its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 43.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 285,541 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 217,573 shares during the quarter. Netflix makes up about 3.3% of Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th biggest position. Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd owned about 0.07% of Netflix worth $342,341,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Netflix during the second quarter worth $7,929,645,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Netflix by 128,553.9% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,881,129 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $6,536,466,000 after purchasing an additional 4,877,335 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 38,379,084 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $51,394,583,000 after purchasing an additional 381,824 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 17,444,013 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $23,359,801,000 after purchasing an additional 360,604 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Schroder Investment Management Group grew its position in shares of Netflix by 19.9% during the second quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group now owns 1,631,475 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,184,757,000 after purchasing an additional 270,917 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Netflix Price Performance

NFLX opened at $82.20 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $91.26 and a 200 day moving average of $108.44. Netflix, Inc. has a 52-week low of $79.22 and a 52-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. The stock has a market cap of $347.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.53, a PEG ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.71.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.43 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NFLX has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on Netflix from $127.50 to $124.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Argus lowered their target price on Netflix from $141.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Robert W. Baird cut their target price on shares of Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have issued a Buy rating and seventeen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $116.08.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: President Trump said he would stay out of the Netflix vs. Paramount Skydance fight for Warner Bros., reducing the chance of political intervention into the takeover contest and easing a headline risk that had pressured the stock. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish investment write‑ups argue Netflix still has large growth opportunities and a multi‑year monetization runway that could justify current valuation levels if execution continues. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators have published bullish “shares attractive” and buy‑case pieces as the stock trades near 52‑week lows, which can support investor interest and buying demand. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Market analysts and outlets note Netflix’s strong operating performance but flag a high valuation; some see the stock as fairly priced given both strengths and risks. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Increased retail attention and searches on Netflix are driving volume and volatility, reflecting heightened investor focus but not a clear directional signal. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly investigating whether Netflix engaged in anticompetitive practices as part of its probe into the proposed Warner/Discovery acquisition — a material regulatory risk that could complicate deal approval and increase legal exposure. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported for a Netflix director, a near‑term negative signal that can spook investors even if driven by non‑company reasons. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Content controversies persist: an Indonesian comedian who released a Netflix special was summoned by police amid public complaints, highlighting ongoing regulatory and reputational risks in key markets. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage about large AI competitors positioning against streaming platforms raises strategic risk that technology‑driven shifts could pressure Netflix’s content reach and margins over time. Article Title

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In other news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,130,291.60. This trade represents a 46.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 23,439 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the insider owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $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. In the last quarter, insiders sold 1,353,740 shares of company stock valued at $126,150,583. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Netflix 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.