CPC Advisors LLC boosted its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 794.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 61,454 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 54,586 shares during the quarter. CPC Advisors LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $5,762,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH increased its stake in Netflix by 894.7% in the fourth quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 4,630,575 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $435,594,000 after purchasing an additional 4,165,050 shares during the last quarter. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. increased its stake in Netflix by 744.0% in the fourth quarter. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. now owns 2,760 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $259,000 after purchasing an additional 2,433 shares during the last quarter. OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd increased its stake in Netflix by 574.2% in the fourth quarter. OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd now owns 72,384 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $6,799,000 after purchasing an additional 61,647 shares during the last quarter. Campbell Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Netflix in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $4,538,000. Finally, Hudson Value Partners LLC increased its stake in Netflix by 886.3% in the fourth quarter. Hudson Value Partners LLC now owns 18,060 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,694,000 after purchasing an additional 16,229 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Netflix News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and strong free cash flow bolster the bull case — analysts and investors point to robust FCF/margins as support for higher long‑term valuation and improved earnings leverage. Netflix Generates Massive FCF and FCF Margins
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix is negotiating to buy the historic Radford Studio Center — owning production real estate could lower content costs over time and improve control of supply. Netflix plans to buy historic Radford Studio Center
- Positive Sentiment: Buy‑the‑dip demand from notable investors and upbeat analyst notes (e.g., Guggenheim, JPMorgan commentary, ARK purchases) provide short‑term support and suggest some firms view the pullback as a buying opportunity. ‘Attractively Valued’: Analyst Bets Big On Netflix’s Multi-Year Growth Run ARK Invest Snaps Up Netflix (NFLX) After Earnings Drop
- Neutral Sentiment: The Obamas’ production company signaled it will pursue non‑exclusive distribution after an awards win — this reduces guaranteed exclusivity but could expand production opportunities and revenue streams. Obamas Say No More Netflix Exclusivity After Academy Award Win
- Negative Sentiment: Softer Q2 guidance and a murky forward subscriber outlook triggered the initial selloff — investors are focused on near‑term growth and margin trajectory. Netflix Shares Drop As Soft Outlook, Reed Hastings Exit Weigh On Sentiment
- Negative Sentiment: Board changes (Reed Hastings’ exit) and leadership transition headlines add uncertainty around strategic direction. Netflix Shares Drop As Soft Outlook, Reed Hastings Exit Weigh On Sentiment
- Negative Sentiment: Italian court ruled past price hikes unlawful and ordered refunds, creating regulatory/PR risk around pricing policy in Europe. Italian court rules every Netflix price hike from 2017 to 2024 unlawful
- Negative Sentiment: Mixed analyst actions and several price‑target cuts add downward pressure on sentiment despite some raises — the tape is volatile as models are re‑priced to reflect the guidance miss. Buy the Dip in Netflix Stock Now, Says JPMorgan
Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix
Netflix Stock Performance
Shares of NFLX opened at $92.58 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The firm has a market cap of $389.84 billion, a PE ratio of 29.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 1.67. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $92.68 and its 200-day simple moving average is $98.06. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $75.01 and a 12-month high of $134.12.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. The business had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.19 EPS for the current year.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
NFLX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Phillip Securities increased their price target on shares of Netflix from $100.00 to $110.00 in a research note on Monday. UBS Group set a $104.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Barclays set a $110.00 price target on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Guggenheim set a $120.00 price target on shares of Netflix and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.85.
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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.
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