Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) had its target price upped by Phillip Securities from $100.00 to $110.00 in a research report released on Monday morning,MarketScreener reports.
Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. William Blair restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Evercore initiated coverage on Netflix in a research note on Friday, February 27th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $115.00 price objective on the stock. HSBC raised their price objective on Netflix from $106.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.85.
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Netflix Stock Performance
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. The firm had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Netflix will post 3.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix
In related news, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total transaction of $259,253.12. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,231,126. The trade was a 27.95% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 1,487,794 shares of company stock valued at $136,255,772 in the last ninety days. 1.37% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix
Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 912.5% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 390,014,981 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $36,567,805,000 after purchasing an additional 351,493,659 shares during the period. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 927.6% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 176,780,995 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $16,574,986,000 after acquiring an additional 159,578,053 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 892.0% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 99,598,678 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $9,305,336,000 after acquiring an additional 89,558,684 shares during the period. Capital World Investors grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 859.1% during the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 89,341,444 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $8,376,656,000 after acquiring an additional 80,025,890 shares during the period. Finally, Morgan Stanley grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 903.0% during the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 85,349,973 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $8,002,414,000 after acquiring an additional 76,840,318 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Netflix News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix is in late talks to buy the historic Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles — ownership would lower production costs, lock in studio capacity and support content control, which investors view as strategic for long‑term margin expansion. Market Chatter: Netflix in Talks to Buy Los Angeles Movie Studio Space
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix will roll out a TikTok‑style vertical video feed to capture “snackable” mobile viewing and boost content discovery — a product move aimed at increasing short‑form engagement that can drive retention and funnel viewers to longer‑form content. Netflix Eyes TikTok-Style Feed To Capture ‘Snackable’ Viewing
- Positive Sentiment: Engagement hit record levels in Q1, helping retention, ad revenue and pricing power — evidence that content hits and new formats are translating to stronger monetization levers. Netflix’s Engagement Momentum Builds: Is Growth Sustainable?
- Positive Sentiment: Several Wall Street analysts, including JPMorgan, are urging investors to “buy the dip” and have reaffirmed bullish views — analyst support provides near‑term demand and reduces downside as sentiment stabilizes. Buy the Dip in Netflix Stock Now, Says JPMorgan
- Neutral Sentiment: Citizens reiterated a Market Perform rating while acknowledging upside to EPS from better‑than‑expected Q1 results — a measured stance that neither strongly bolsters nor undermines the stock. Citizens Touts Netflix (NFLX) Edge on Pricing Amid Earnings Growth Prospects
- Neutral Sentiment: Insider/insight stories and buys by lawmakers are being noted by the market but have unclear directional impact on price. Lawmakers Bet Big on These 3 Stocks—Should You?
- Negative Sentiment: Shares plunged after the company issued softer Q2 guidance (EPS outlook below some investors’ expectations), which triggered the recent selloff and remains a near‑term headwind until guidance or forward visibility improves. Netflix (NFLX) Stock Plunges 13%: Should Investors Buy the Dip?
- Negative Sentiment: Leadership transition headlines (Reed Hastings stepping back) have increased uncertainty about strategic direction and contributed to volatility. Reed Hastings Is Quitting at Netflix. Should You Quit NFLX Stock?
About Netflix
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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