EFG International AG purchased a new position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 373,481 shares of the Internet television network’s stock, valued at approximately $26,671,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. grew its position in Netflix by 13,400.0% during the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 268 shares in the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new position in Netflix during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in Netflix in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd acquired a new position in Netflix in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.
Netflix Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:NFLX opened at $82.23 on Wednesday. Netflix, Inc. has a one year low of $65.08 and a one year high of $126.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 1.14. The company has a market cap of $342.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.88, a PEG ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.52. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $74.42 and a 200 day simple moving average of $84.36.
Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix
In other news, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,723 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.85, for a total transaction of $416,920.55. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at approximately $23,027,885. The trade was a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 27,312 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.35, for a total value of $2,003,335.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 178,954 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,126,275.90. This represents a 13.24% 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. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold a total of 600,295 shares of company stock worth $49,056,671 over the last three months. 1.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Key Headlines Impacting Netflix
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix is reportedly exploring the ability to sell subscriptions to rival services such as Peacock and Fox One. Becoming a broader streaming-subscription hub could increase customer convenience, generate additional fees and strengthen Netflix’s position as a central entertainment platform. Netflix Stock Rises on Report It May Sell Subscriptions to Rival Streaming Services
- Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s growing NFL partnership and possible access to other streaming services could give viewers more reasons to remain within its app, supporting engagement and the company’s advertising business. Netflix Stock: NFL Growth and Rival Streaming Access Could Grow Its Ad Business
- Positive Sentiment: Investors are also focused on Netflix’s low-priced ad-supported tier, sports strategy and international expansion. Pershing Square’s increased stake has provided an additional vote of confidence in the company’s diversification and monetization plans. How Investors May Respond To Netflix Ad Tier, Sports Push, and Pershing Square’s Bigger Bet
- Neutral Sentiment: Reported short interest was listed at zero shares, making the data unreliable and offering little meaningful indication of short-covering activity.
- Neutral Sentiment: Netflix generated approximately $2.8 billion in 2025 UK revenue, surpassing ITV for the first time and highlighting its international scale. Netflix Posts $2.8B Revenues In UK To Overtake ITV For First Time
- Negative Sentiment: YouTube’s efforts to lock up prominent creators could trigger a bidding war for content, increasing Netflix’s programming costs and pressuring margins. YouTube Could Spark a Creator Bidding War That Hurts Netflix Stock
- Negative Sentiment: A leadership change in Netflix’s advertising division creates some execution uncertainty as the company works to scale its ad business. Netflix parts ways with a key ad executive
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have recently issued reports on NFLX. Robert W. Baird set a $90.00 target price on Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Netflix from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. TD Cowen cut their price objective on shares of Netflix from $112.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Citigroup reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $90.00 target price (down from $115.00) on shares of Netflix in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Four investment 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $103.19.
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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.
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