Round Rock Advisors LLC raised its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 628.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 9,880 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,523 shares during the period. Round Rock Advisors LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $926,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NFLX. First Financial Corp IN lifted its holdings in Netflix by 900.0% in the 4th quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 243 shares in the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. lifted its holdings in Netflix by 885.2% in the 4th 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 in the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. MB Levis & Associates LLC lifted its holdings in Netflix by 177.8% in the 4th quarter. MB Levis & Associates LLC now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 192 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Brown Shipley& Co Ltd lifted its holdings in Netflix by 867.7% in the 4th quarter. Brown Shipley& Co Ltd now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 269 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Massive free cash flow and margin strength — Analysts highlighting Netflix’s large FCF (reportedly ~$5.1B including a $2.8B termination fee) and robust adjusted FCF margins say the company’s cash-generation supports higher valuations and buybacks/strategic optionality. Netflix Generates Massive FCF and FCF Margins – NFLX Price Targets Are Higher
- Positive Sentiment: Institutional buyers buying the dip — ARK Invest / Cathie Wood and other buyers added Netflix after the post-earnings selloff, signaling conviction from active growth managers and providing demand support near current levels. ARK Invest Snaps Up Netflix (NFLX) After Earnings Drop While Dumping Crypto Holdings
- Positive Sentiment: “Buy the dip” thesis from some sell‑side analysts — JPMorgan and others have publicly called the pullback an opportunity, which can stabilise flows and attract value-oriented growth buyers. Buy the Dip in Netflix Stock Now, Says JPMorgan
- Positive Sentiment: Some price-target raises — Several boutiques and brokers (e.g., Phillip Securities) raised targets after reviewing cash flow and margins, indicating pockets of upside among analysts. Phillip Securities Adjusts Price Target on Netflix to $110
- Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term moat and maturation thesis — Analysts and commentators note Netflix’s scale, brand and margin expansion as it matures; this supports a longer-term bull case but doesn’t eliminate near-term guidance risk. Netflix’s Durable Competitive Advantage: What Investors Need to Know
- Neutral Sentiment: International revenue and expansion are key to upside — Reports highlight Asia‑Pacific and ad revenue as multi-year growth levers; execution there will determine how fast the company can reaccelerate top-line growth. Why Netflix (NFLX) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
- Negative Sentiment: Italian court rules past price hikes unlawful — A Rome court ordered Netflix to reduce certain past subscription fees and refund affected customers (up to €500), raising regulatory and execution risk around future pricing moves in Europe. Italian court rules every Netflix price hike from 2017 to 2024 unlawful and orders the company to refund subscribers up to 500 euros
- Negative Sentiment: Softer forward guidance and leadership changes dent sentiment — The company’s tepid Q2 outlook and Reed Hastings’ exit from the board have amplified the post‑earnings selloff and investor nervousness about near‑term subscriber and revenue growth. Netflix Shares Drop As Soft Outlook, Reed Hastings Exit Weigh On Sentiment
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst price‑target cuts and volatility — Several firms trimmed targets or issued cautious notes after the guidance miss; mixed analyst actions increase near‑term trading volatility and headline risk. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Cuts Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Price Target to $118.00
Netflix Stock Down 2.5%
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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. The firm had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.19 EPS for the current year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of brokerages have weighed in on NFLX. Moffett Nathanson raised their price objective on Netflix from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Loop Capital set a $104.00 target price on Netflix in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. TD Cowen cut their target price on Netflix from $115.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, President Capital raised their target price on Netflix from $133.00 to $134.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned 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 target price of $114.85.
Read Our Latest Research Report on NFLX
Insider Activity
In related news, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total value of $464,230.62. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,623,066. The trade was a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 1,487,794 shares of company stock worth $136,255,772. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Netflix 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.
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