Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Stock Holdings Lifted by Diversify Wealth Management LLC

Diversify Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 125.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 95,890 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 53,370 shares during the quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $8,833,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. SFE Investment Counsel raised its position in shares of Netflix by 8.0% during the 1st quarter. SFE Investment Counsel now owns 18,539 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,783,000 after purchasing an additional 1,379 shares during the period. UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp boosted its position in Netflix by 0.5% during the 1st quarter. UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp now owns 27,315 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,626,000 after purchasing an additional 128 shares during the period. Kaizen Financial Strategies grew its stake in Netflix by 7.2% during the 1st quarter. Kaizen Financial Strategies now owns 5,849 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $562,000 after buying an additional 391 shares during the last quarter. Welch & Forbes LLC grew its stake in Netflix by 3,464.5% during the 1st quarter. Welch & Forbes LLC now owns 118,448 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $11,389,000 after buying an additional 115,125 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. increased its position in Netflix by 12.5% in the first quarter. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. now owns 8,254 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $794,000 after buying an additional 914 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at Netflix

In related news, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,722 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.08, for a total transaction of $503,993.76. Following the transaction, the insider owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $27,842,088. This trade represents a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing 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, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 35,990 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.52, for a total transaction of $2,789,944.80. Following the transaction, the director owned 79,690 shares in the company, valued at $6,177,568.80. This represents a 31.11% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 899,839 shares of company stock worth $80,141,661 in the last three months. Insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on NFLX shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $115.00 price target (up from $103.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Netflix from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $113.65.

Key Headlines Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Some investors see Netflix’s valuation and long-term operating momentum as attractive ahead of earnings, with articles arguing the stock may be a buy before the July 16 report as the company still has strong financial execution. Here Is the Main Reason to Buy Netflix Before July 16
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts and market commentators remain constructive, saying the recent pullback may have gone too far and that Netflix could still surprise positively on earnings if subscriber trends and margins hold up. Netflix (NFLX) Bears Have Gone Too Far Ahead of Q2
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix remains a heavily watched stock ahead of earnings, with option traders positioning for a larger move around the July 16 report. 3 Options Strategies for Netflix Earnings Next Week
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Netflix is considering live TV channels and bundling third-party services suggest management is worried about slowing engagement, raising concerns that growth is becoming harder to sustain. Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are reacting to signs that viewer retention may be weakening, and the strategic pivot toward live programming is being interpreted as a response to competitive and engagement pressures. Netflix Weighs Live TV Push
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary ahead of earnings says Netflix has been in a funk for nearly a year, with the stock still facing investor concern over slowing engagement and the need for a new growth catalyst. Should You Buy Netflix Stock Before July 16? Here’s My Honest Answer

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NFLX opened at $73.37 on Monday. Netflix, Inc. has a one year low of $70.86 and a one year high of $127.75. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $81.78 and its 200-day moving average is $87.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a current ratio of 1.41. The firm has a market capitalization of $308.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 1.52.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. The business 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 quarterly revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $6.61 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 EPS for the current year.

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.