MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH boosted its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 10.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 104,181 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 9,630 shares during the quarter. Netflix makes up approximately 1.0% of MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest holding. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings in Netflix were worth $10,017,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. First Financial Corp IN grew its holdings in shares of 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 buying an additional 243 shares in the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 885.2% during the fourth quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 239 shares in the last quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. raised its position 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 valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 268 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix
In other news, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,722 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.08, for a total transaction of $503,993.76. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $27,842,088. This trade represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,253 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.95, for a total transaction of $823,054.35. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,563,353.65. The trade was a 11.14% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 899,839 shares of company stock worth $80,141,661. Insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Netflix
- Positive Sentiment: Several firms remain constructive ahead of earnings, with Bank of America, TD Cowen, and Rosenblatt reiterating bullish or neutral-to-positive views and pointing to upside from advertising growth, stronger content, and margin expansion. Netflix set to report earnings as investors focus on engagement trends, strategic priorities
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- Neutral Sentiment: Traders are positioning for a large post-earnings move, with options pricing implying roughly an 8% swing after results; that reflects uncertainty rather than a clear directional signal. Netflix Stock Price Braces for an 8% Move as Q2 Earnings Near
- Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage continues to frame Netflix as a Wall Street favorite but also a target for regulators, especially as its monthly subscription price has risen sharply over the past year. Your monthly Netflix bill is up 29% in just over a year. Critics say Washington needs to fix it.
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple articles highlight that Netflix shares have been sliding in 2026, with concerns over engagement trends, competition, and whether the ad business is scaling fast enough to justify the valuation. 3 reasons why Netflix shares are down 20% in 2026
- Negative Sentiment: Several previews suggest a tough quarter and warn that disappointing earnings or guidance could push the stock to its lowest level in nearly two years, keeping bearish sentiment elevated heading into the report. Here’s How Much Traders See Netflix Stock Moving After Earnings This Week
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research firms recently weighed in on NFLX. KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating and set a $92.00 price target (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 target price (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Thursday, July 9th. President Capital upped their price target on Netflix from $133.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Moffett Nathanson dropped their price target on Netflix from $120.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $111.29.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on NFLX
Netflix Trading Down 0.4%
Shares of NFLX opened at $73.53 on Wednesday. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $70.86 and a 12-month high of $127.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $309.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.75, a P/E/G ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 1.52. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $81.09 and a 200 day moving average price of $87.31. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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%. Netflix’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period 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. Sell-side analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 EPS for the current year.
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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