Zions Bancorporation National Association UT Boosts Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Zions Bancorporation National Association UT boosted its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 973.1% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 152,632 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 138,408 shares during the quarter. Netflix accounts for approximately 0.7% of Zions Bancorporation National Association UT’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st largest holding. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT’s holdings in Netflix were worth $14,311,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in NFLX. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 5.0% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,390 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $4,804,000 after purchasing an additional 257 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 16.4% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,023 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $912,000 after purchasing an additional 144 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 21.2% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,406 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,883,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares during the period. Strategic Investment Advisors MI raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 18.9% during the second quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 774 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,036,000 after purchasing an additional 123 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 12.1% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,115 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,832,000 after purchasing an additional 228 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NFLX has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Arete Research upgraded shares of Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $118.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Phillip Securities lifted their price target on shares of Netflix from $100.00 to $110.00 in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Citic Securities lifted their price target on shares of Netflix from $95.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating and sixteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.39.

Trending Headlines about Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI reiterated a Buy rating on Netflix and maintained a $115 price target, citing upside from the ad-supported tier and international expansion. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is expanding its gaming strategy, including a FIFA World Cup game available exclusively to subscribers, and is rolling out a revamped mobile app across Asia while doubling down on kids’ gaming. These moves could improve engagement and retention. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Several bullish commentaries argued the recent pullback in Netflix (NFLX) may be a buying opportunity, supported by rising ad revenue, strong cash flow, and continued buyback/earnings strength. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Reuters-linked reporting that FIFA will launch a World Cup game on Netflix Games highlights a new content-to-gaming tie-in that could deepen subscriber engagement ahead of the tournament. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Paramount Skydance accused Netflix of interference in the Warner Bros. Discovery merger fight, putting Netflix in the middle of a broader industry consolidation and regulatory debate. The headline adds noise but has unclear direct financial impact. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies lowered its price target on Netflix from $128 to $110, saying the stock lacks near-term catalysts, even though it kept a Buy rating. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Another analyst note said Netflix stock has been a disappointment and that the pullback reflects investor skepticism about growth, despite potential catalysts like social-media-related engagement shifts. Article Title

Netflix Stock Up 0.7%

Shares of NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $82.00 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $91.53 and a 200 day simple moving average of $91.35. The firm has a market cap of $345.29 billion, a PE ratio of 26.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 1.50. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $75.01 and a 12-month high of $134.12.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) 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. The business had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 earned $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In other Netflix news, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.97, for a total value of $2,402,636.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 284,804 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,054,207.88. The trade was a 8.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,725,370.39. This represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 1,313,029 shares of company stock valued at $120,315,776 over the last quarter. Insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

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.