Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. Boosts Stock Holdings in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. raised its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 957.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,196,377 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,894,195 shares during the period. Netflix makes up 0.8% of Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.’s portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest holding. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $299,692,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. First Financial Corp IN increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 900.0% in the fourth quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 243 shares during the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. boosted its stake in Netflix by 885.2% during the fourth quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 239 shares during the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC purchased a new position in Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, MB Levis & Associates LLC increased its stake in Netflix by 177.8% in the 4th quarter. MB Levis & Associates LLC now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 192 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Stock Up 0.1%

NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $107.79 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $455.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.67. Netflix, Inc. has a twelve month low of $75.01 and a twelve month high of $134.12. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $91.90 and a 200-day simple moving average of $98.56.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. The company had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.Netflix’s revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 EPS for the current year.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat consensus — Netflix reported $12.25B in revenue and $1.23 GAAP EPS, beating street revenue and EPS expectations and showing margin expansion and strong cash flow. Q1 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Ad and pricing tailwinds cited — management and some analysts point to higher pricing and accelerating ad revenue as durable profit drivers, supporting continued buy ratings from several firms. Analyst Take
• Neutral Sentiment: Co?founder Reed Hastings will not stand for re?election to the board in June — Netflix says he’s pursuing philanthropy; the move removes a long?time presence but management frames it as orderly. Hastings Exit
• Neutral Sentiment: Market context: risk appetite is mixed (futures up on geopolitical optimism) which may temper a broader market selloff but leaves company?specific headlines to drive NFLX. Market Futures
• Negative Sentiment: Disappointing Q2/near?term guidance — Netflix set Q2 EPS at $0.78 (below consensus ~$0.84) and issued conservative near?term revenue guidance, triggering investor concern that growth and engagement may slow. Guidance Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Market skepticism over one?time gains and sustainability — some investors see the big profit beat as partly driven by a Warner Bros. breakup fee and price increases, raising doubts about repeatable top?line momentum and prompting profit?taking. One?time Gains Concern
• Negative Sentiment: Strategic risks flagged by analysts — commentary warns of engagement friction, dependence on large sports/content deals, and tougher competition for scripted franchises, which could pressure future growth and content ROI. Analyst Concerns

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In related news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total value 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. The trade was a 46.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 420,550 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.49, for a total transaction of $40,158,319.50. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $376,230.60. This trade represents a 99.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,487,794 shares of company stock worth $136,255,772. Corporate insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Freedom Capital raised Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price target (up from $108.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Tuesday. Evercore assumed coverage on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, February 27th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $115.00 price target on the stock. Citizens Jmp reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have given a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $115.70.

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.