Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Shares Sold by Nan Shan Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

Nan Shan Life Insurance Co. Ltd. decreased its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 17.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 665,142 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 145,028 shares during the quarter. Netflix makes up 1.5% of Nan Shan Life Insurance Co. Ltd.’s holdings, making the stock its 23rd biggest position. Nan Shan Life Insurance Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $47,491,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of NFLX. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix in the second quarter worth approximately $24,902,221,000. State Street Corp lifted its stake in shares of Netflix by 927.6% in 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 buying an additional 159,578,053 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted 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 worth $9,305,336,000 after acquiring an additional 89,558,684 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors grew its stake in Netflix by 859.1% during the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 89,341,444 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,376,656,000 after acquiring an additional 80,025,890 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its holdings in Netflix by 685.8% in the 4th 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 acquiring an additional 75,107,069 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Stock Down 0.3%

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $80.81 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The business’s 50 day moving average is $74.97 and its two-hundred day moving average is $84.35. Netflix, Inc. has a 52-week low of $65.08 and a 52-week high of $126.71. The firm has a market cap of $336.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.44, a PEG ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 1.53.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.01. The company 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 revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.72 EPS. Research analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s expanding advertising business and large buyback program are cited as reasons the stock may offer an attractive entry point after its decline. Supporters argue that double-digit revenue growth has not been fully reflected in the valuation. Netflix Is Down 46% From Its High
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable overall, with Netflix receiving an average “Moderate Buy” rating. Jim Cramer also described NFLX as a buy, though not an especially aggressive one. Netflix Receives Moderate Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: A multi-year EverPass agreement will distribute Netflix’s five NFL games for the 2026 season to commercial establishments, potentially broadening live-event reach and advertising opportunities. EverPass Media Expands NFL Offering
• Positive Sentiment: An exclusive preview of Grand Theft Auto VI generated 31.1 million views and topped Netflix’s global viewing charts, highlighting the platform’s ability to attract engagement around major gaming content. GTA VI Gameplay Peek Tops Netflix Charts
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix’s gaming initiative is gaining visibility through GTA-related engagement and increased player activity, but analysts say the business is still too small or opaque to quantify as a meaningful revenue pillar. Can Gaming Become the Next Revenue Pillar?
• Neutral Sentiment: September’s lineup includes returning and new high-profile programming, which could support engagement and retention, while broader streaming price increases may affect consumer behavior. What to Stream in September 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Investor concerns persist over leadership changes and prior strategic missteps, including a failed buyout attempt and Reed Hastings’ departure. These issues explain why even bullish commentary remains cautious. Jim Cramer Calls Netflix a Buy, Not a Huge Buy

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on NFLX shares. Seaport Research Partners cut Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $110.00 target price on Netflix in a report on Monday, July 20th. CICC Research reduced their price target on Netflix from $110.00 to $90.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. TD Cowen lowered their price target on shares of Netflix from $112.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities set a $75.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating, sixteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $96.65.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Netflix news, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 35,990 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.52, for a total value of $2,789,944.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 79,690 shares in the company, valued at $6,177,568.80. The trade was a 31.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,723 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.85, for a total value of $416,920.55. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $23,027,885. This represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold a total of 213,595 shares of company stock worth $15,812,072 over the last three months. 1.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.