Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund acquired 8,220 shares of the Internet television network’s stock, valued at approximately $771,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in NFLX. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 912.5% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 390,014,981 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $36,567,805,000 after purchasing an additional 351,493,659 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings 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 valued at $9,305,336,000 after purchasing an additional 89,558,684 shares during the last quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 912.3% in the 4th quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. now owns 36,940,035 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $3,463,498,000 after acquiring an additional 33,290,988 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 639.9% in the 4th quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 34,871,951 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $3,269,594,000 after acquiring an additional 30,158,900 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 916.1% in the 4th quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 26,522,252 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,486,726,000 after acquiring an additional 23,912,151 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Netflix Stock Performance
Netflix stock opened at $86.02 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 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $362.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 1.55. The company’s 50-day moving average is $93.12 and its 200 day moving average is $93.14.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, Director Reed Hastings sold 407,550 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $93.13, for a total value of $37,955,131.50. Following the sale, the director directly owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $366,932.20. This represents a 99.04% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total transaction of $2,422,301.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 120,931 shares in the company, valued at $10,725,370.39. This trade represents a 18.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 1,365,509 shares of company stock worth $129,675,743 over the last three months. 1.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research analysts recently commented on NFLX shares. Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Citic Securities increased their price target on shares of Netflix from $95.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on shares of Netflix from $98.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Barclays set a $110.00 price target on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities lowered their price target on shares of Netflix from $96.00 to $95.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 17th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and sixteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Netflix currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.82.
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More Netflix News
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports say Netflix’s ad business is gaining traction, with 2026 ad revenue projected near $3 billion as new formats, live events, and ad-tech tools expand monetization. Netflix’s Ad Business Expansion Continues: More Upside Ahead?
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix reportedly acquired Ben Affleck’s AI startup InterPositive, which could automate parts of filmmaking and lower production costs, supporting margins over time. Netflix Buys Affleck AI Startup InterPositive To Reshape Content Economics
- Positive Sentiment: Several commentary pieces argue Netflix is a buying opportunity, citing upside from ad-tier growth and improving free cash flow, with some analysts reiterating bullish ratings and higher price targets. 3 Reasons to Buy Netflix Stock in June
- Neutral Sentiment: Other articles highlight Netflix as a laggard versus entertainment peers, suggesting the stock may need execution to catch up rather than already reflecting a clear fundamental breakout. How Is Netflix’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Entertainment Stocks?
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage linking Netflix to streaming perks and broader media/advertising themes is supportive but not a direct company-specific catalyst. Best credit cards with streaming perks for June 2026: Save on Netflix, Hulu, and more
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.
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