Bokf Na Increases Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Bokf Na increased its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 715.1% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 139,253 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 122,168 shares during the quarter. Bokf Na’s holdings in Netflix were worth $13,056,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in Netflix by 912.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 390,014,981 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $36,567,805,000 after acquiring an additional 351,493,659 shares in the last quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. lifted its stake in Netflix by 912.3% in the fourth quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. now owns 36,940,035 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $3,463,498,000 after purchasing an additional 33,290,988 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC lifted its stake in Netflix by 639.9% in the fourth quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 34,871,951 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $3,269,594,000 after purchasing an additional 30,158,900 shares during the last quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. lifted its stake in Netflix by 891.3% in the fourth quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 12,099,908 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,134,487,000 after purchasing an additional 10,879,276 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in Netflix by 850.7% in the fourth quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 10,858,157 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,018,062,000 after purchasing an additional 9,716,017 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total transaction of $464,230.62. Following the transaction, the insider owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $25,623,066. The trade was a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.24, for a total transaction of $2,273,450.88. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at $10,166,933.60. This represents a 18.27% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 1,431,627 shares of company stock valued at $135,647,236. 1.37% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Netflix Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $87.89 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $370.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.55. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $94.99 and a 200-day moving average price of $96.53. 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, 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 data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. The firm had revenue of $12.25 billion during 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%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.56 EPS for the current year.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company and sector buyback talk — Netflix is listed among consumer-discretionary names adding buyback capacity, which could provide support to the share price over time. Netflix, Pulte, and Mobileye Are Buying Their Own Dips—Should You?
• Positive Sentiment: Partnership news with theaters (mentioned in coverage of AMC) is attracting investor interest and signals distribution/collaboration opportunities that may boost content reach. Why Is AMC Entertainment Stock Surging On Tuesday?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary argues some post-earnings reactions are “unfair” and that longer-term fundamentals remain strong, which tempers short-term pessimism but may not stop volatility. Microsoft and 11 More Stocks That Were Unfairly Punished After Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces suggest Netflix may be technically positioned for another leg higher, but the commentary coexists with today’s weakness — signalling mixed near-term momentum. Streaming Stock Looks Positioned for Next Leg Higher
• Neutral Sentiment: Feature write-ups about Netflix’s strategic choices (what it learned from an almost-acquisition) provide useful context on capital allocation and strategy but are unlikely to move the stock immediately. What Did Netflix Learn From the Almost-Acquisition of a Major Rival?
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling — co-founder/director Reed Hastings sold 407,550 shares under a 10b5-1 plan (average price ~$93), a high-value transaction that can be read as supply pressure even though it was pre‑arranged. Reed Hastings Sells 407,550 Shares of Netflix Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/technical pressure — coverage notes price targets clustered below earlier highs and a key resistance near $100; that, combined with shorts/positioning, helps explain the intraday drop. Benzinga’s market note cites the $114 target but emphasizes resistance and the current decline. What’s Going On With Netflix Stock Tuesday?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. Daiwa Securities Group boosted their price target on shares of Netflix from $97.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Bank of America lowered their price target on shares of Netflix from $149.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered their price target on shares of Netflix from $115.00 to $110.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lowered their price target on shares of Netflix from $143.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and fifteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Netflix has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.82.

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.