Captrust Financial Advisors boosted its position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 932.2% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 1,142,511 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 1,031,820 shares during the quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors’ holdings in Netflix were worth $107,122,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Netflix in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Bare Financial Services Inc grew its holdings in Netflix by 93.3% during 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. Horizon Financial Services LLC increased its position in Netflix by 480.0% during the third quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Netflix in the third quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Finally, Promus Capital LLC bought a new stake in Netflix in the third quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s reported interest in content assets like Lionsgate highlights that the company has financial flexibility and strategic optionality to expand its library if it chooses to pursue acquisitions. Netflix eyes Lionsgate after losing to Fox on Roku deal: report
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s expanded iHeartMedia podcast partnership adds more celebrity-driven content and live programming, which could help deepen engagement and broaden the service beyond traditional films and series. Netflix expands iHeartMedia partnership, adds Kate Hudson, Martha Stewart podcast shows
- Neutral Sentiment: Netflix confirmed it will announce second-quarter 2026 results on July 16, keeping investors focused on the next earnings update and forward guidance. Netflix to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles frame Netflix as a buy-the-dip candidate after its recent slide, but these are analyst/opinion pieces rather than company-specific operational news. Netflix vs Disney: What’s the Better Stock to Buy Right Now?
- Negative Sentiment: Netflix shares are being weighed down by the Fox-Roku deal, which could create a stronger streaming competitor and pressure Netflix’s growth narrative. Why Fox-Roku deal is hitting Netflix stock today
- Negative Sentiment: Rumors that Netflix missed out on a major bid for Roku and other acquisition opportunities are creating concern that the company could be losing strategic ground in the streaming consolidation race. Netflix (NFLX) Has Lost Out on Another Big Acquisition and Its Stock Is Being Punished
Insider Activity
Netflix Stock Down 3.6%
NASDAQ NFLX opened at $78.72 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The company has a 50 day moving average of $90.19 and a 200-day moving average of $90.65. The company has a market cap of $331.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.43, a PEG ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.50.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly 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. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The business had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $6.61 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
NFLX has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Arete Research raised Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Netflix from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Pivotal Research set a $96.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. China Renaissance upped their price objective on shares of Netflix from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Cfra raised shares of Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.39.
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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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