Avior Wealth Management LLC Increases Stock Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Avior Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 957.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 45,818 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 41,486 shares during the period. Avior Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $4,296,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Barden Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Netflix in the fourth quarter worth about $796,000. Doliver Advisors LP boosted its stake in Netflix by 807.8% during the fourth quarter. Doliver Advisors LP now owns 7,980 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $748,000 after buying an additional 7,101 shares during the last quarter. JBR Co Financial Management Inc grew its holdings in Netflix by 889.1% during the 4th quarter. JBR Co Financial Management Inc now owns 4,075 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $382,000 after buying an additional 3,663 shares in the last quarter. Canal Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Netflix by 63.6% during the 4th quarter. Canal Capital Management LLC now owns 4,592 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $431,000 after buying an additional 1,785 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Unique Wealth LLC increased its stake in Netflix by 892.2% in the 4th quarter. Unique Wealth LLC now owns 3,691 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $346,000 after acquiring an additional 3,319 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citi reinstated coverage on NFLX with a Buy and a higher price target, arguing the company is better positioned to raise prices, expand margins and return cash after stepping away from a Warner deal. Citi bullish on Netflix after walking away from Warner deal
• Positive Sentiment: Content and event catalysts: Netflix is pushing originals and theatrical windows (Stranger Things movie activity), hosting a major BTS event and reportedly planning a global tour tied to its K‑pop hit — moves that can drive engagement and ancillary revenue. Netflix balances EU rule talks with BTS event and franchise wins
• Neutral Sentiment: Media noise and PR stories (including coverage about Meghan & Harry and Netflix) are getting press attention but are unlikely to materially affect core subscriber or revenue trends. Variety / aggregated coverage on royal couple and Netflix
• Negative Sentiment: Operational concerns: reports note a sharp slowdown in paid subscriber growth (reported ~46% YoY decline in a headline) while Netflix plans to increase 2026 content spending ~10%, raising near‑term margin and cash‑flow questions. Netflix stock tumbles as subscriber growth stalls and content budget balloons
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term stock weakness/profit taking: outlets note a pullback after a ~23% one‑month advance and intraday/closing declines; the market is digesting mixed signals (growth vs. spend) and trimming positions. Netflix falls more steeply than broader market

Insider Activity at Netflix

In other Netflix news, Director Reed Hastings sold 426,290 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.67, for a total value of $39,078,004.30. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $361,179.80. This trade represents a 99.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 23,439 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 transaction, the insider owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,851,571. This trade represents a 6.90% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786 in the last three months. 1.37% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Netflix Stock Down 3.1%

Shares of NFLX opened at $91.75 on Friday. 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 business has a fifty day moving average of $86.82 and a 200 day moving average of $101.89. The company has a market cap of $387.38 billion, a PE ratio of 36.31, a P/E/G ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.68. Netflix, Inc. has a 52-week low of $75.01 and a 52-week high of $134.12.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently commented on NFLX. Phillip Securities upgraded Netflix from a “sell” rating to a “moderate buy” rating and increased their target price for the company from $95.00 to $100.00 in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Piper Sandler restated a “positive” rating and issued a $103.00 price target (down from $140.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. TD Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Netflix from $115.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. UBS Group set a $104.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.35.

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.