Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Upgraded at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) was upgraded by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report issued on Tuesday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has a $95.00 price objective on the Internet television network’s stock, down from their previous price objective of $100.00. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 37.22% from the company’s current price.

NFLX has been the subject of a number of other reports. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, September 22nd. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $95.00 target price (up from $84.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Loop Capital cut their price target on shares of Netflix from $115.00 to $95.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 24th. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Itau BBA Securities decreased their price target on shares of Netflix from $151.40 to $96.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Netflix presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $95.15.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $69.23 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.14. Netflix has a fifty-two week low of $65.08 and a fifty-two week high of $124.86. The stock has a market cap of $288.27 billion, a PE ratio of 21.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.53. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $75.76 and a 200-day moving average of $82.90.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.58 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.02% and a net margin of 28.22%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.72 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Netflix will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In other news, CFO Spencer Neumann sold 9,248 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.79, for a total transaction of $700,905.92. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,592,316.73. This trade represents a 11.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider David Hyman sold 5,723 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.85, for a total transaction of $416,920.55. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $23,027,885. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 179,045 shares of company stock worth $13,132,194. Company insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of NFLX. Nykredit A S bought a new stake in Netflix in the second quarter worth $105,697,000. Shepherd Street Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Netflix in the 4th quarter worth about $2,216,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. raised its position in shares of Netflix by 798.5% during the 4th quarter. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. now owns 42,542 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $3,989,000 after buying an additional 37,807 shares in the last quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 25.0% in the 1st quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management now owns 106,451 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $10,235,000 after acquiring an additional 21,260 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Natixis Advisors LLC grew its position in Netflix by 797.3% in the fourth quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 4,989,919 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $467,854,000 after acquiring an additional 4,433,837 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed its “Buy” rating, suggesting the recent selloff has created an attractive risk/reward opportunity for long-term investors. Netflix’s Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Sanford C. Bernstein
• Positive Sentiment: Optimistic analysts argue Netflix could recover toward $100 before 2030 if advertising, price increases and operating-margin expansion support roughly 11% annualized growth. Management is targeting a 31.5% operating margin in 2026, up from 29.5% in 2025. Prediction: Netflix Stock Gets Back to $100 Before 2030
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is pursuing live sports selectively, focusing on high-profile games and events rather than building a broad sports offering. The strategy could improve engagement and advertising value, but its financial impact remains uncertain. Netflix’s Sports Strategy Gets More Specific
• Negative Sentiment: Despite double-digit revenue growth, investors have not seen a sustained rebound in the stock. The market appears increasingly focused on user engagement and whether Netflix can maintain strong growth as the streaming market matures. What’s Wrong With Netflix Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Competition and concerns about engagement remain major overhangs, while Netflix’s unsuccessful effort to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery assets reportedly contributed to a sharp selloff alongside Paramount Skydance. The 10-Letter Word That Has the Market in a Panic Over Netflix Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that billionaire investors were already reducing exposure have added to negative sentiment and reinforced concerns that institutional investors are losing patience with the stock. Netflix Stock Is Falling, and Billionaires Were Already Heading for the Exit

Netflix Company Profile

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a global entertainment company that operates a subscription-based streaming service. It offers a broad range of television series, films, documentaries, and other programming, including original productions developed under the Netflix brand and licensed content from third-party studios.

The company also provides advertising-supported viewing options in some markets and has expanded into related entertainment categories, including mobile and cloud-based games, live programming, and consumer products associated with selected titles.