Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Shares Bought by EULAV Asset Management

EULAV Asset Management raised its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 1,014.1% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 273,000 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 248,497 shares during the quarter. EULAV Asset Management’s holdings in Netflix were worth $25,596,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. Apriem Advisors boosted its stake in Netflix by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Apriem Advisors now owns 1,567 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,879,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Tortoise Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in Netflix by 10.8% in the 3rd quarter. Tortoise Investment Management LLC now owns 92 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $110,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Pacific Sun Financial Corp boosted its stake in Netflix by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. Pacific Sun Financial Corp now owns 574 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $688,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Brass Tax Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in Netflix by 3.2% in the 3rd quarter. Brass Tax Wealth Management Inc. now owns 288 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $345,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Heritage Wealth Management Inc. CA boosted its stake in Netflix by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter. Heritage Wealth Management Inc. CA now owns 274 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $329,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is getting a boost from reports that Canada reversed a requirement that U.S. streaming services contribute part of local revenue to Canadian content, removing a potential cost/regulatory headwind. Netflix Stock Rises After Eight-Day Losing Streak. What’s Fueling the Move.
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix is expanding AI-driven viewing tools and content discovery features, including more personalized recommendations and a voice-based interface, which could improve engagement and retention. Netflix Bets On AI Tools As Stock Trades Below Analyst Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein said Netflix’s core business remains strong, reinforcing the view that the company’s underlying growth engine is intact despite recent weakness in the stock. “Don’t Ignore This,” Bernstein Analyst Says Netflix’s (NFLX) Core Engine Remains Strong
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street commentary remains broadly optimistic, with analysts keeping a constructive view on Netflix after its strong earnings and revenue beat last quarter. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Netflix (NFLX): Should You Buy?

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.97, for a total value of $2,402,636.64. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 284,804 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,054,207.88. This trade represents a 8.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 420,550 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.49, for a total transaction of $40,158,319.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 3,940 shares in the company, valued at approximately $376,230.60. This represents a 99.07% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,313,029 shares of company stock worth $120,315,776. 1.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Netflix Stock Up 0.8%

Shares of NFLX opened at $82.18 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $346.04 billion, a PE ratio of 26.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.50. The company’s fifty day moving average is $92.21 and its two-hundred day moving average is $92.20. Netflix, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $75.01 and a fifty-two week high of $134.12. 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 (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. The company had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.17 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. Netflix’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $6.61 EPS. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on NFLX shares. President Capital raised their target price on shares of Netflix from $133.00 to $134.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Arete Research upgraded shares of Netflix from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. Huber Research upgraded shares of Netflix from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. Finally, HSBC lifted their price target on shares of Netflix from $106.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating and sixteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Netflix presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $114.82.

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.