Future Fund LLC Grows Holdings in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Future Fund LLC raised its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 842.5% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 17,983 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 16,075 shares during the period. Future Fund LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $1,686,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NFLX. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Netflix by 912.5% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 390,014,981 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $36,567,805,000 after purchasing an additional 351,493,659 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings 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 during the period. Baillie Gifford & Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 912.3% during the 4th quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. now owns 36,940,035 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $3,463,498,000 after acquiring an additional 33,290,988 shares during the period. Jennison Associates LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 639.9% during the 4th quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 34,871,951 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $3,269,594,000 after acquiring an additional 30,158,900 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc lifted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 916.1% during the 4th quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 26,522,252 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,486,726,000 after acquiring an additional 23,912,151 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Netflix Stock Down 0.4%

NFLX opened at $86.02 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $93.12 and a 200 day moving average price of $93.26. The company has a market cap of $362.21 billion, a PE ratio of 27.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 1.55. Netflix, Inc. has a 1 year low of $75.01 and a 1 year high of $134.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a current ratio of 1.41.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. The firm had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The company’s revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.97, for a total transaction of $2,402,636.64. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 284,804 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,054,207.88. This represents a 8.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,722 shares of the 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,842,088. This trade represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,365,509 shares of company stock worth $129,675,743. Insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports say Netflix’s ad business is gaining traction, with 2026 ad revenue projected near $3 billion as new formats, live events, and ad-tech tools expand monetization. Netflix’s Ad Business Expansion Continues: More Upside Ahead?
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix reportedly acquired Ben Affleck’s AI startup InterPositive, which could automate parts of filmmaking and lower production costs, supporting margins over time. Netflix Buys Affleck AI Startup InterPositive To Reshape Content Economics
• Positive Sentiment: Several commentary pieces argue Netflix is a buying opportunity, citing upside from ad-tier growth and improving free cash flow, with some analysts reiterating bullish ratings and higher price targets. 3 Reasons to Buy Netflix Stock in June
• Neutral Sentiment: Other articles highlight Netflix as a laggard versus entertainment peers, suggesting the stock may need execution to catch up rather than already reflecting a clear fundamental breakout. How Is Netflix’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Entertainment Stocks?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage linking Netflix to streaming perks and broader media/advertising themes is supportive but not a direct company-specific catalyst. Best credit cards with streaming perks for June 2026: Save on Netflix, Hulu, and more

Analyst Ratings Changes

NFLX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. China Renaissance increased 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. Phillip Securities increased their price objective on shares of Netflix from $100.00 to $110.00 in a report on Monday, April 20th. Cfra upgraded shares of Netflix from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Friday, March 6th. President Capital increased their price objective on shares of Netflix from $133.00 to $134.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and sixteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.82.

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.