Tema ETFs LLC Boosts Stock Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Tema ETFs LLC increased its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 10.7% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 84,291 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 8,120 shares during the period. Tema ETFs LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $6,018,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of NFLX. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Netflix by 13,400.0% during the 4th quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 268 shares during the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in Netflix in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in Netflix in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new stake in Netflix during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Trading Down 2.0%

NASDAQ NFLX opened at $74.79 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $74.96 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $84.70. Netflix, Inc. has a twelve month low of $65.08 and a twelve month high of $126.71. The company has a market capitalization of $311.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.54, a PEG ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.52.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.58 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.02% and a net margin of 28.22%.The company’s revenue was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.72 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Netflix

In other Netflix news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.54, for a total transaction of $2,008,524.48. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 120,931 shares in the company, valued at $8,893,265.74. This represents a 18.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 105,850 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.03, for a total value of $7,730,225.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 206,266 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,063,605.98. This trade represents a 33.91% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 600,295 shares of company stock worth $49,056,671 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently weighed in on NFLX. BMO Capital Markets downgraded shares of Netflix from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. KGI Securities cut shares of Netflix from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $75.00 price target on the stock. in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Oppenheimer set a $85.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $80.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Netflix from $85.00 to $80.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 17th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have issued a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Netflix has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $103.48.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix reported that advertising commitments for its 2026 U.S. Upfront negotiations nearly doubled year over year. The result strengthens the case that advertising is becoming an important growth engine and supports management’s goal of reaching approximately $3 billion in annual ad revenue by 2026. Netflix Wraps Upfront, Volume Nearly Doubled
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators view the sell-off as a potential buying opportunity, citing Netflix’s lower valuation, possible earnings catalysts and consensus price targets that imply substantial upside. Analysts See Upside in Netflix
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage remains divided on whether Netflix can maintain its long-term dominance. Bullish investors point to predictable streaming growth and advertising, while skeptics question whether the company’s premium valuation is justified relative to competitors such as Disney. Is Netflix’s Long-Term Dominance Under Threat?
• Neutral Sentiment: Take-Two Interactive’s CEO said the company is not interested in selling to Netflix or another buyer. Although the companies’ partnership around a Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer fueled takeover speculation, the comments remove a potential acquisition catalyst rather than changing Netflix’s core operations. Take-Two Is Not Interested in Selling
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analysis downgraded Netflix, citing underestimated industry trends and the risk that advertising or other initiatives could cannibalize existing subscription economics. These concerns may be contributing to investor caution despite the strong Upfront results. Netflix Downgrade Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Financial Officer Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,248 shares for roughly $701,000, reducing his direct holdings by 11.14%. The sale may weigh modestly on sentiment, although insider transactions do not necessarily signal a change in Netflix’s business outlook. Netflix SEC Form 4 Filing

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.