Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Stock Holdings Lifted by Townsend Asset Management Corp NC ADV

Townsend Asset Management Corp NC ADV lifted its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 964.5% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 7,260 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,578 shares during the period. Townsend Asset Management Corp NC ADV’s holdings in Netflix were worth $681,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Center For Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Netflix in the 4th quarter worth about $245,000. AK Global Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Netflix in the 4th quarter worth about $4,009,000. Seascape Capital Management lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 886.6% in the 4th quarter. Seascape Capital Management now owns 5,604 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $525,000 after buying an additional 5,036 shares during the last quarter. BIP Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 1,878.3% in the 4th quarter. BIP Wealth LLC now owns 18,873 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,770,000 after buying an additional 17,919 shares during the last quarter. Finally, FRG Family Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 964.6% in the 4th quarter. FRG Family Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,555 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $240,000 after buying an additional 2,315 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Netflix

In other Netflix news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $98.00, for a total transaction of $2,805,740.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,231,126. The trade was a 27.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total transaction of $464,230.62. Following the sale, the insider owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $25,623,066. This trade represents a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 1,543,023 shares of company stock worth $141,145,842 in the last three months. Insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NFLX has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. UBS Group set a $104.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Citic Securities reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $109.00 to $95.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Susquehanna upgraded shares of Netflix to a “positive” rating and set a $112.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $120.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have given a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $115.10.

More Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Oppenheimer kept an “Outperform” on NFLX and raised its price target to $135, citing better revenue visibility as price hikes roll through and stronger margin prospects. Oppenheimer Bullish on Netflix
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs upgraded Netflix on improved growth outlook and raised its target (coverage highlighted by media), signaling renewed sell‑side confidence that supports the rally. Netflix Wins Goldman Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reiterated a Buy and analysts (and other shops) expect recent subscription price increases to lift full‑year guidance and margins — a core reason funds are rotating back into the name. Netflix price increases expected to lift full-year guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Product/market expansion: Netflix launched “Playground,” an ad‑free kids’ gaming app, and is pushing partnerships (sports/dining, Argentina focus) that expand engagement and monetization levers beyond streaming. These initiatives support longer‑term ARPU and retention narratives. Netflix (NFLX) Kicks Off ‘Playground’ App for Ad-Free Kids Gaming
• Neutral Sentiment: Rosenblatt raised a price target to $96 — a modest call (below some other targets) that reflects mixed valuation views and keeps debate alive about fair value amid faster profitability. Rosenblatt Securities Raises Netflix Price Target to $96
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are watching April 16 (next earnings/updates) as estimates and guidance will determine whether price increases and new products translate into sustained revenue/margin beats. Dear Netflix Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 16
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/legal risk: An Italian court ordered Netflix to refund subscribers over repeated price hikes, potentially meaning hundreds of euros per customer if the ruling stands — an appeal is pending but the headline raises consumer‑backlash and regulatory risk concerns. Netflix told by court to refund customers over repeated price hikes

Netflix Trading Up 0.6%

Shares of NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $99.39 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $419.64 billion, a PE ratio of 39.33, a P/E/G ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.67. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $89.11 and its 200 day moving average price is $99.25. Netflix, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $75.01 and a fifty-two 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.

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

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.