Matters Capital LLC Makes New $1.43 Million Investment in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Posted by Geri Gentry on Aug 23rd, 2026

Matters Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 20,030 shares of the Internet television network’s stock, valued at approximately $1,430,000. Netflix comprises about 1.0% of Matters Capital LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest holding.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Haverford Trust Co acquired a new position in shares of Netflix in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,432,000. First Nebraska Trust Co acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 2nd quarter worth about $787,000. Kirtland Hills Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 2nd quarter worth about $392,000. Vista Investment Management purchased a new stake in Netflix in the 2nd quarter valued at about $404,000. Finally, Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in Netflix in the 2nd quarter valued at about $3,081,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In other Netflix news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.54, for a total value of $2,008,524.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares in the company, valued at $8,893,265.74. The trade was a 18.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 105,850 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.03, for a total transaction of $7,730,225.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 206,266 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,063,605.98. This trade represents a 33.91% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 600,295 shares of company stock valued at $49,056,671. 1.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have commented on the stock. Guggenheim set a $75.00 target price on shares of Netflix and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Seaport Research Partners downgraded shares of Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Oppenheimer set a $85.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, KGI Securities cut shares of Netflix from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $75.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have assigned a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $103.48.

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Netflix Stock Performance

NASDAQ NFLX opened at $79.59 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $331.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 1.14. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $74.39 and a two-hundred day moving average of $84.34. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $65.08 and a 1-year high of $126.71.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.58 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 28.22% and a return on equity of 40.02%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.72 earnings per share. As a group, analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 EPS for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

Positive Sentiment: Netflix continues to grow faster than many streaming rivals, and its lower valuation after the selloff could provide significant upside if revenue, advertising and engagement trends remain strong. A valuation model described the current setup as potentially asymmetric in investors’ favor. Netflix Is Down 40% From Its All-Time High Could Netflix Stock Double From Here?
Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintained an Overweight rating and an $85 price target, citing Netflix’s content pipeline and multiple initiatives to support engagement and revenue growth. The view suggests potential upside from current levels, although the analyst sees no single catalyst guaranteeing acceleration. Netflix Has No Single Silver Bullet
Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s advertising-supported tier and broad content offering could make the company relatively resilient during a recession, as consumers may retain lower-cost entertainment subscriptions even amid economic pressure. Which Streaming Stock Would Hold Up Better in a Recession?
Neutral Sentiment: Representatives for Meghan of Sussex reportedly held exploratory discussions about a possible role in a third season of The Gentlemen. Netflix has not ordered the season, so the potential casting has no immediate financial impact. Meghan of Sussex Eyes Role in Netflix Show The Gentlemen
Negative Sentiment: With Netflix no longer emphasizing subscriber numbers, investors must rely more heavily on revenue growth, advertising performance, engagement and profitability metrics. That makes it harder to assess momentum and contributes to debate over whether the stock’s decline reflects a bargain or slowing growth. Netflix Is Down 40% From Its All-Time High
Negative Sentiment: YouTube is reportedly offering creators substantial payments and warning that simultaneous Netflix deals could jeopardize marketing support and brand-campaign revenue. This could intensify competition for exclusive content and creator attention. YouTube Offers Creators Millions to Avoid Netflix Deals

Netflix Company Profile

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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.