Swedbank AB Increases Stock Holdings in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Swedbank AB lifted its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 1,870.7% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 7,646,408 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,258,404 shares during the quarter. Netflix comprises 0.7% of Swedbank AB’s portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest holding. Swedbank AB’s holdings in Netflix were worth $716,927,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the third quarter valued at $25,000. Bare Financial Services Inc boosted its stake in shares of Netflix by 93.3% during the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares during the last quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC boosted its stake in Netflix by 480.0% in the 3rd quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 29 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth about $36,000. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth about $44,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Netflix

In other Netflix news, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,722 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.08, for a total transaction of $503,993.76. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $27,842,088. The trade was a 1.78% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 1,431,627 shares of company stock worth $135,647,236 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Price Performance

NFLX stock opened at $87.89 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Netflix, Inc. has a 52-week low of $75.01 and a 52-week high of $134.12. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $94.99 and its two-hundred day moving average is $96.53. The company has a market capitalization of $370.09 billion, a PE ratio of 28.39, a P/E/G ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.55.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted 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. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The company had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $6.61 EPS. Netflix’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Wolfe Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Citigroup assumed coverage on Netflix in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price target (up from $108.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Seaport Research Partners raised their price target on Netflix from $115.00 to $119.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Evercore began coverage on Netflix in a report on Friday, February 27th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $115.00 target price on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fifteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.82.

Key Stories Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company/sector buyback talk could support the stock as shares struggle; buyback capacity is being highlighted for consumer-discretionary names including Netflix. Netflix, Pulte, and Mobileye Are Buying Their Own Dips—Should You?
• Positive Sentiment: Partnerships/distribution items (coverage around AMC) are drawing attention to content-windowing and theatrical ties that could expand reach and monetization. Why Is AMC Entertainment Stock Surging On Tuesday?
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/strategy view — some analysts argue the first half of the year looks soft but that the bull case hinges on a stronger second half (subscription and monetization tailwinds); this is more forward?looking than immediate. Netflix’s (NFLX) First Half Is Soft. The Second Half Is Where the Bull Case Lives
• Neutral Sentiment: Company fundamentals: Netflix recently beat Q1 EPS and set Q2 EPS guidance at $0.78; that underpins medium-term confidence even as near-term volatility persists. NFLX Stock Profile & Earnings Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Very large insider selling: director Reed Hastings sold 407,550 shares (~$38M) under a Rule 10b5?1 plan — a material increase in available supply that traders are pricing in. Reed Hastings Sells 407,550 Shares of Netflix Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Other insider sales: CEO Ted Sarandos and exec David Hyman also sold shares to cover tax obligations tied to awards — multiple insider exits on the same days amplify near?term selling pressure. Netflix Insider Sells (Sarandos, Hyman)
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/technical headwinds: several notes flag resistance around ~$100 and lower consensus near-term targets; technical selling and positioning help explain intraday weakness. What’s Going On With Netflix Stock Tuesday?

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.