Assetmark Inc. increased its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 798.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 317,089 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 281,810 shares during the quarter. Assetmark Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $29,730,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Netflix in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in Netflix in the third quarter worth about $28,000. Steph & Co. increased its position in Netflix by 188.9% in the third quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 26 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the period. Bare Financial Services Inc increased its position in Netflix by 93.3% in the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 14 shares during the period. Finally, Horizon Financial Services LLC increased its position in Netflix by 480.0% in the third quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Netflix Price Performance
Shares of NFLX opened at $107.71 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.19. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $91.36 and a 200 day simple moving average of $98.65. Netflix, Inc. has a 52-week low of $75.01 and a 52-week high of $134.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $454.77 billion, a PE ratio of 42.62, a P/E/G ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 1.67.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 57,260 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.50, for a total transaction of $5,468,330.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,046,658.50. This trade represents a 43.69% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at $10,130,291.60. This trade represents a 46.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 1,511,233 shares of company stock valued at $138,320,982 over the last 90 days. 1.37% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Key Stories Impacting Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst note: Citizens/JMP and others project a meaningful Q1 benefit from recent U.S. price increases and faster ad monetization — one analyst estimates about a $1.1B revenue tailwind that should help margins. Netflix Stock Eyes $1.1 Billion Windfall As US Price Hikes Kick Into Gear
- Positive Sentiment: Broker support: Guggenheim reaffirmed a Buy rating (raised price target reported), and other firms (Wedbush, Moffett Nathanson, KeyBanc) have recently lifted targets/forecasts on stronger ad-tier scaling and revenue outlooks. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Receives “Buy” Rating from Guggenheim
- Positive Sentiment: KeyBanc says Netflix’s ad-supported tier is scaling faster than expected, prompting raised forecasts — a structural revenue tail that investors view as durable. ‘Netflix’s Advertising Tier Is Scaling Faster than Anticipated,’ Says KeyBanc Analyst; Raises NFLX Stock Forecast
- Positive Sentiment: Technical breakout: Netflix recently moved above its 200‑day moving average, a bullish sign that has attracted momentum buyers ahead of earnings. Netflix (NFLX) Recently Broke Out Above the 200-Day Moving Average
- Neutral Sentiment: Market setup: Options traders expect a sizable post-earnings swing (implied move ~6–7%), and unusually large call activity has been noted — signals of anticipation but not directional certainty. Netflix Will Report Q1 Earnings Tomorrow. Options Traders Expect a 7.13% Move in NFLX Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Consensus expectations: Analysts are looking for ~15% revenue growth (Q1 revenue and EPS beats would reinforce the bullish thesis); some houses maintain Hold/Market‑Perform alongside Buy calls, so guidance will be closely parsed. Netflix (NFLX) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect
- Negative Sentiment: Strategic risk: Netflix’s failed bid for Warner Bros removes an easy path to major franchise ownership and may leave Netflix to compete with a potentially larger Warner‑Paramount Skydance combination; management says it will refocus on content and ads, but the competitive landscape is tougher. Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of brokerages recently commented on NFLX. Arete Research upgraded Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. UBS Group set a $104.00 target price on Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Huber Research upgraded Netflix from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Bank of America decreased their target price on Netflix from $149.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have given a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Netflix presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $115.80.
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Netflix Company 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.
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