GPM Growth Investors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 1,018.2% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 27,273 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 24,834 shares during the period. Netflix makes up 1.1% of GPM Growth Investors Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest position. GPM Growth Investors Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $2,622,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Netflix by 912.5% during 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 buying an additional 351,493,659 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Netflix by 927.6% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 176,780,995 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $16,574,986,000 after acquiring an additional 159,578,053 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Netflix by 892.0% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 99,598,678 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $9,305,336,000 after acquiring an additional 89,558,684 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors grew its position in shares of Netflix by 859.1% during the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 89,341,444 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,376,656,000 after acquiring an additional 80,025,890 shares during the period. Finally, Morgan Stanley grew its position in shares of Netflix by 903.0% during the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 85,349,973 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,002,414,000 after acquiring an additional 76,840,318 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Netflix Trading Up 4.7%
NFLX opened at $77.65 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The firm has a market cap of $326.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.08, a P/E/G ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 1.52. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $83.78 and a 200-day simple moving average of $88.37. Netflix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $70.86 and a 52 week high of $130.23.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. HSBC increased their price objective on shares of Netflix from $106.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. President Capital boosted their price target on Netflix from $133.00 to $134.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating, sixteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Netflix currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.26.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix
In related news, Director Reed Hastings sold 407,550 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $93.13, for a total transaction of $37,955,131.50. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 3,940 shares in the company, valued at $366,932.20. The trade was a 99.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,253 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,563,353.65. This represents a 11.14% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 899,839 shares of company stock valued at $80,141,661. 1.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
More Netflix News
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix is being bought on the idea that its recent decline has made the valuation more attractive, especially after a sharp reset in the stock price. NFLX Stock Climbs 3.95% as Valuation and Ad Growth Lift Demand Now
- Positive Sentiment: Investors are also focusing on Netflix’s advertising tier, which is still seen as a major growth driver and a key reason bulls think the stock can recover. Netflix Stock Is Near 2021 Levels, and Bulls See 4 Reasons to Care
- Positive Sentiment: Some commentary suggests Netflix’s sell-off may be overdone, with bulls pointing to strong revenue trends, buyback support, and improving investor sentiment ahead of upcoming results. Netflix Stock Is Near 2021 Levels, and Bulls See 4 Reasons to Care
- Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is scheduled to report results soon, and multiple articles note that investors are positioning ahead of that update, which could create volatility depending on guidance. Should You Buy Netflix Stock Before the Huge Investor Update?
- Negative Sentiment: Despite today’s rebound, Netflix remains well below its recent highs, and some investors still view the stock as a turnaround story rather than a confirmed recovery. Netflix Stock Is Near 2021 Levels, and Bulls See 4 Reasons to Care
About Netflix
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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