Netflix, Inc. $NFLX is Cloverfields Capital Group LP’s 5th Largest Position

Cloverfields Capital Group LP boosted its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 22.4% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 76,408 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,001 shares during the period. Netflix accounts for about 2.4% of Cloverfields Capital Group LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position. Cloverfields Capital Group LP’s holdings in Netflix were worth $7,347,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Checchi Capital Advisers LLC grew its position in Netflix by 875.7% in the 4th quarter. Checchi Capital Advisers LLC now owns 31,143 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,920,000 after purchasing an additional 27,951 shares during the last quarter. BNC Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Netflix by 991.3% during the fourth quarter. BNC Wealth Management LLC now owns 41,229 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $3,866,000 after buying an additional 37,451 shares during the last quarter. Crew Capital Management Ltd raised its position in shares of Netflix by 1,021.9% during the fourth quarter. Crew Capital Management Ltd now owns 9,031 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $847,000 after buying an additional 8,226 shares during the last quarter. Family Capital Trust Co lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 20,869.5% in the fourth quarter. Family Capital Trust Co now owns 27,470 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $2,576,000 after buying an additional 27,339 shares during the period. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 912.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 390,014,981 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $36,567,805,000 after buying an additional 351,493,659 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Netflix

In related news, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 in the company, valued at $25,054,207.88. This trade represents a 8.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,253 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.95, for a total transaction of $823,054.35. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,563,353.65. This represents a 11.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 899,839 shares of company stock valued at $80,141,661. Insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analysts and commentators argue the post-earnings pullback has made Netflix look like a value opportunity, pointing to continued profitable growth, strong margins, and a cheaper valuation after the sell-off. Netflix (NFLX) Stock Has Become a Value Play Post Q2
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s latest debt refinancing move, issuing $1 billion in senior notes, may support liquidity and balance-sheet management rather than signal distress. Netflix Issues $1 Billion Senior Notes to Refinance Debt
• Positive Sentiment: Some coverage says the company’s old catalog remains a secret weapon, suggesting engagement from legacy hits can offset worries about the pace of new blockbuster releases. Wall Street is worried about Netflix’s new shows. Its old ones are its secret weapon.
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry M&A chatter around Netflix and Lionsgate reflects a broader shift toward digital distribution power, but the article frames it more as a sector trend than a confirmed deal catalyst. The Netflix-Lionsgate Rumor Exposed a Bigger Shift in Media M&A (NFLX)
• Neutral Sentiment: Other commentary remains mixed, with some analysts saying Netflix is still exposed to a “microdrama” content challenge and others urging investors to hold rather than buy aggressively, reinforcing the uncertainty around near-term sentiment. Netflix: The Microdrama Challenge And The Case To Stay Neutral
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that Netflix may be struggling to create the next wave of big hits, which could limit subscriber and engagement momentum if new originals fail to break out. Wall Street is worried about Netflix’s new shows. Its old ones are its secret weapon.
• Negative Sentiment: Broader streaming competition is intensifying, highlighted by Comcast’s Peacock turning profitable, which underscores that rivals are becoming more efficient and could pressure Netflix’s growth narrative. Comcast’s Peacock records first ever profit on World Cup, ‘Love Island USA’ boost

Netflix Stock Up 0.5%

NASDAQ NFLX opened at $68.89 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $78.67 and its two-hundred day moving average is $86.16. The company has a market capitalization of $286.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.68, a PEG ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.52. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $65.08 and a 1-year high of $126.71.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $12.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.58 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.02% and a net margin of 28.22%.Netflix’s quarterly revenue was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.72 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

NFLX has been the topic of several research reports. TD Cowen lowered their price target on Netflix from $112.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, May 18th. BMO Capital Markets lowered Netflix from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday. Citigroup cut Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “positive” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, Stephens assumed coverage on Netflix in a research note on Friday, July 17th. They issued an “overweight” rating for the company. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have assigned a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $103.48.

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.