Candriam S.C.A. Buys 149,258 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Candriam S.C.A. grew its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 25.2% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 740,875 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 149,258 shares during the quarter. Candriam S.C.A.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $71,235,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. First Financial Corp IN boosted its position in Netflix by 900.0% during the fourth quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 243 shares during the period. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. raised its position in shares of Netflix by 885.2% in the fourth quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 239 shares during the period. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 13,400.0% in the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 268 shares during the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix in the third quarter worth $25,000. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In other Netflix news, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 35,990 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.52, for a total value of $2,789,944.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 79,690 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,177,568.80. This represents a 31.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total value of $2,422,301.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,725,370.39. This represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 899,839 shares of company stock valued at $80,141,661 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently issued reports on NFLX. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 target price (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Thursday. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. New Street Research raised their price target on Netflix from $96.00 to $102.00 in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price objective on Netflix from $98.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $113.65.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of Netflix stock opened at $73.37 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 1.41. Netflix, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $70.86 and a fifty-two week high of $127.75. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $81.78 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $87.63. The company has a market cap of $308.95 billion, a PE ratio of 23.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.52.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. The company had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The business’s revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 EPS for the current year.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Some investors see Netflix’s valuation and long-term operating momentum as attractive ahead of earnings, with articles arguing the stock may be a buy before the July 16 report as the company still has strong financial execution. Here Is the Main Reason to Buy Netflix Before July 16
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts and market commentators remain constructive, saying the recent pullback may have gone too far and that Netflix could still surprise positively on earnings if subscriber trends and margins hold up. Netflix (NFLX) Bears Have Gone Too Far Ahead of Q2
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix remains a heavily watched stock ahead of earnings, with option traders positioning for a larger move around the July 16 report. 3 Options Strategies for Netflix Earnings Next Week
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Netflix is considering live TV channels and bundling third-party services suggest management is worried about slowing engagement, raising concerns that growth is becoming harder to sustain. Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are reacting to signs that viewer retention may be weakening, and the strategic pivot toward live programming is being interpreted as a response to competitive and engagement pressures. Netflix Weighs Live TV Push
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary ahead of earnings says Netflix has been in a funk for nearly a year, with the stock still facing investor concern over slowing engagement and the need for a new growth catalyst. Should You Buy Netflix Stock Before July 16? Here’s My Honest Answer

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.