World Equity Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 1,283.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,550 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,715 shares during the quarter. World Equity Group Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $1,083,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix in the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Steph & Co. increased its position in shares of Netflix by 188.9% in the third quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 26 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc raised its holdings in Netflix by 93.3% during the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Horizon Financial Services LLC raised its holdings in Netflix by 480.0% during the third quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 24 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research firms have weighed in on NFLX. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $120.00 price target on Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. KeyCorp set a $110.00 price objective on Netflix and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on Netflix in a report on Monday, March 2nd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $120.00 price objective for the company. Rosenblatt Securities raised their target price on shares of Netflix from $94.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Barclays began coverage on shares of Netflix in a report on Monday, March 2nd. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $115.00 target price on the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have issued a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Netflix currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.35.
Netflix Price Performance
NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $92.28 on Thursday. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $75.01 and a 12-month high of $134.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $389.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.52, a P/E/G ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 1.68. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $87.04 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $101.04. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $12.05 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.43 EPS. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix
In other news, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total value of $464,230.62. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,623,066. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.24, for a total transaction of $2,273,450.88. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,166,933.60. This represents a 18.27% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Key Headlines Impacting Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Erste Group upgraded Netflix to “Buy” and nudged up FY2026–FY2027 EPS estimates, signaling analyst confidence in margin and earnings recovery. Netflix Raised to Buy at Erste Group Bank
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix reported continued strength in its ad business (roughly 2.5x growth to ~$1.5B), suggesting a faster-growing revenue stream that supports upside to monetization and ARPU. Netflix Rides on Strong Advertising Revenues: More Upside Ahead?
- Positive Sentiment: Large content and engagement wins: Netflix said the BTS Seoul livestream drew 18.4M global viewers, and production continues on flagship franchises (e.g., Bridgerton S5), supporting subscriber engagement and marketing reach. BTS Seoul concert livestream draws 18.4 million global viewers, Netflix says
- Positive Sentiment: Third-party partnerships and ad inventory expansion (e.g., Joey Ai in Canada, branded promotions like the McDonald’s tie‑in) point to growing non-subscription revenue channels. Joey Ai Expands Netflix Advertising Opportunities in Canada
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and investor notes are mixed—some see the March pullback as an entry opportunity while others flag execution risks; sentiment appears to be shifting but not unanimous. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is a Trending Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns persist—coverage warns NFLX’s ~7.3x P/S and slowing growth plus heavy early‑2026 content spending could pressure near‑term returns. Is Netflix Stock’s 7.3X PS Still Worth it? Buy, Sell, or Hold?
- Negative Sentiment: Strategic uncertainty after Netflix walked away from a potential Warner Bros. deal has prompted debate on growth strategy and M&A appetite—some investors view this as a risk to scale and content access. Netflix Walked Away From Warner Bros. Was That a Smart Move?
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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