Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd raised its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 685.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 12,110 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,569 shares during the quarter. Netflix accounts for about 0.5% of Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 29th biggest holding. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd’s holdings in Netflix were worth $1,135,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Crews Bank & Trust lifted its position in Netflix by 5.8% during the third quarter. Crews Bank & Trust now owns 164 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $197,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Apriem Advisors lifted its position in Netflix by 0.6% during the third quarter. Apriem Advisors now owns 1,567 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,879,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Tortoise Investment Management LLC lifted its position in Netflix by 10.8% during the third quarter. Tortoise Investment Management LLC now owns 92 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $110,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Brass Tax Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in Netflix by 3.2% during the third quarter. Brass Tax Wealth Management Inc. now owns 288 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $345,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pacific Sun Financial Corp lifted its position in Netflix by 1.6% during the third quarter. Pacific Sun Financial Corp now owns 574 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $688,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Netflix Price Performance
NFLX stock opened at $87.89 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $94.99 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $96.53. Netflix, Inc. has a 12-month low of $75.01 and a 12-month high of $134.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $370.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.39, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.55. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.
Insider Transactions at Netflix
In other Netflix news, 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 value of $2,273,450.88. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,166,933.60. The trade was a 18.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, 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 completion of 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 position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 1,431,627 shares of company stock valued at $135,647,236. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
NFLX has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. China Renaissance boosted their price objective on shares of Netflix from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. William Blair restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lowered their price objective on shares of Netflix from $143.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and fifteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.82.
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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?
Netflix 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.
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