Syon Capital LLC Has $5.22 Million Stake in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Syon Capital LLC raised its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 13.7% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 73,127 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,793 shares during the period. Syon Capital LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $5,221,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in NFLX. Pacific Sun Financial Corp grew its position in Netflix by 1.6% during the third quarter. Pacific Sun Financial Corp now owns 574 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $688,000 after buying an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 9.6% during the 3rd quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 114 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $137,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Monograph Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Netflix by 1.8% in the second quarter. Monograph Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 682 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $913,000 after purchasing an additional 12 shares during the period. Resources Management Corp CT ADV raised its stake in Netflix by 2.0% in the second quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 829 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,110,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sompo Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its stake in Netflix by 1.4% during the second quarter. Sompo Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 1,500 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $2,009,000 after buying an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Netflix

In related news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.54, for a total transaction of $2,008,524.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,893,265.74. This trade represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,723 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.85, for a total value of $416,920.55. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $23,027,885. The trade was a 1.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 213,595 shares of company stock valued at $15,812,072 in the last quarter. Insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Stock Performance

Netflix stock opened at $82.67 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $75.43 and a 200-day moving average of $84.44. Netflix, Inc. has a 1 year low of $65.08 and a 1 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 capitalization of $344.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.53.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have commented on NFLX. Citigroup reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Monday, August 17th. CICC Research reduced their price target on shares of Netflix from $110.00 to $90.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $95.00 price target on shares of Netflix and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Robert W. Baird set a $90.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, China Renaissance lowered their price objective on shares of Netflix from $100.00 to $80.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $96.65.

Trending Headlines about Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Advertising growth is becoming a key bullish catalyst. Netflix’s ad-supported business is gaining momentum through advertiser additions, programmatic buying and AI-powered tools. Continued execution could provide a new revenue and profit-growth engine and support further stock recovery. Netflix Stock Rebound Fuels Ad Growth Talk: A Sign of More Upside?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent performance has renewed investor interest. Netflix gained about 13% in August after reaching a 52-week low, while several commentary pieces describe the shares as attractively valued and identify a potentially ongoing “second monetization cycle.” Why Netflix Stock Gained 13% in August
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains supportive. Wall Street’s generally bullish recommendations and the view that NFLX can rebound after underperforming the S&P 500 are helping sustain the recovery narrative. Is It Worth Investing in Netflix Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?
• Positive Sentiment: Content and partnership reach remain strategic strengths. A GTA VI trailer generated 31.1 million Netflix views despite being available exclusively for only six hours, highlighting the platform’s distribution power. A Stella Artois tie-in for The Gentlemen also demonstrates Netflix’s expanding brand-partnership potential. A Video Game Trailer Was Netflix’s Most-Watched English Film
• Neutral Sentiment: Acquisition speculation is driving attention but not yet value. Netflix is reportedly considering several streaming targets after losing a bid for a major media company. Regulatory hurdles, controlling shareholders and high valuations make a transaction uncertain. Netflix’s Acquisition Wishlist
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned about growth and competition. Netflix’s roughly 325 million subscribers provide scale, but slowing growth and pressure from short-form video platforms could limit upside. The stock’s underperformance versus the broader market is also keeping sentiment cautious. Netflix: A Streaming Giant at a Rare Discount?

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.