Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Shares Sold by Infusive Asset Management Inc.

Infusive Asset Management Inc. cut its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 24.9% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 45,873 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 15,198 shares during the period. Netflix comprises 2.1% of Infusive Asset Management Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 20th largest position. Infusive Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $4,411,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Netflix by 912.5% during 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 acquiring an additional 351,493,659 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 927.6% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 176,780,995 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $16,574,986,000 after purchasing an additional 159,578,053 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Netflix by 892.0% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 99,598,678 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $9,305,336,000 after purchasing an additional 89,558,684 shares during the period. Capital World Investors lifted its position in Netflix by 859.1% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 89,341,444 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,376,656,000 after purchasing an additional 80,025,890 shares during the period. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its holdings in Netflix by 685.8% in the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 86,058,878 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,068,882,000 after purchasing an additional 75,107,069 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Netflix Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NFLX stock opened at $68.89 on Friday. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $65.08 and a 1-year high of $126.71. The company has a market cap of $286.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.68, a PEG ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 1.41. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $78.67 and a 200-day simple moving average of $86.16.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.58 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 28.22% and a return on equity of 40.02%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.72 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total transaction of $2,422,301.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares in the company, valued at $10,725,370.39. This represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 9,253 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.95, for a total value of $823,054.35. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,563,353.65. The trade was a 11.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 899,839 shares of company stock valued at $80,141,661. 1.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have weighed in on NFLX. Erste Group Bank lowered Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Robert W. Baird set a $90.00 target price on Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Citizens Jmp reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Wedbush decreased their price target on Netflix from $118.00 to $105.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, HSBC upped their price objective on Netflix from $106.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. 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 given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Netflix has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $103.48.

Netflix News Summary

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 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.