Westend Capital Management LLC Boosts Holdings in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Westend Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 403.8% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 72,085 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 57,777 shares during the quarter. Netflix makes up about 1.9% of Westend Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position. Westend Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $6,759,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Nordea Investment Management AB grew its holdings in Netflix by 886.6% in the fourth quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 9,667,997 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $902,798,000 after purchasing an additional 8,688,113 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 983.1% in the 4th quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 6,234,314 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $584,529,000 after purchasing an additional 5,658,740 shares during the last quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 2,758.1% in the 4th quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP now owns 2,361,663 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $221,430,000 after purchasing an additional 2,279,032 shares during the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 456.5% during the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 1,890,836 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $177,285,000 after buying an additional 1,551,086 shares during the period. Finally, Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 921.4% during the 4th quarter. Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. now owns 1,656,790 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $155,341,000 after buying an additional 1,494,590 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Netflix Stock Down 0.5%

NASDAQ NFLX opened at $92.97 on Tuesday. 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, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $75.01 and a fifty-two week high of $134.12. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $87.35 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $100.38. The stock has a market cap of $392.53 billion, a PE ratio of 36.79, a P/E/G ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.68.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The business’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 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix avoided a costly acquisition path and received a $2.8B termination fee after exiting the Warner Bros. bidding, which preserves cash and avoids the ~ $50B of debt financing the deal would have required — a boost to financial flexibility.
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is pushing further into live sports (pursuing an expanded NFL package), which could drive engagement, differentiate the service and help monetize prime-time viewers. Netflix, Eager for More NFL, Is Looking at a Four-Game Package
• Positive Sentiment: Management expects ad revenue and price hikes to lift revenue and margins (analysts note Netflix’s discovery engine and ad strategy as structural advantages), and some outlets argue the recent price increase meaningfully improves the revenue engine. Netflix’s Revenue Engine Is Heating Up — Time to Buy NFLX Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are split: several firms raised targets and remain constructive (consensus targets imply upside near mid-teens to ~25%), while others trimmed ratings to reflect execution and price-sensitivity risks. Netflix (NFLX) Stock: Analysts Split on Outlook Following 10% Price Increase
• Neutral Sentiment: Relative plays: some investors prefer Roku or other ad-focused platforms on valuation and AI-ad arguments, so competitive dynamics in ad-supported streaming remain an open question. NFLX vs. ROKU: Which Ad-Supported Streaming Stock is the Better Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Price hikes triggered immediate customer complaints and near-term sentiment headwinds; early coverage notes subscriber backlash and a modest share pullback as investors weigh churn risk. Customers React to Netflix Price Hikes; Netflix Stock (NASDAQ:NFLX) Slips
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary warns the latest increase may be poorly timed amid U.S. consumer stress and inflation pressures — higher prices could reduce discretionary usage or slow international adoption. Prediction: Netflix’s Latest Price Increase Will Be the Ultimate Stress Test on the U.S. Economy

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages recently weighed in on NFLX. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $100.00 target price (down from $112.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on Netflix in a research note on Monday. They set a “market perform” rating for the company. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. TD Cowen decreased their target price on Netflix from $115.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Citic Securities dropped their target price on shares of Netflix from $109.00 to $95.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have assigned a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.55.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at $10,130,291.60. This trade represents a 46.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 23,439 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.11, for a total value of $2,065,210.29. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,851,571. This trade represents a 6.90% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 1,520,133 shares of company stock worth $137,259,786 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

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.