Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Stock: Lebenthal Global Advisors LLC Raises Position

Lebenthal Global Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 30.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 42,195 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after buying an additional 9,963 shares during the quarter. Lebenthal Global Advisors LLC’s holdings in Netflix were worth $2,936,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Netflix in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Sawyer & Company Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Netflix in the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Compound Global Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the second quarter worth approximately $29,000. Burnham & Co LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the second quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Netflix during the second quarter valued at approximately $44,000. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Netflix Stock Performance

NFLX stock opened at $62.08 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.07, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a market capitalization of $254.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.94, a P/E/G ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.62. Netflix, Inc. has a 12 month low of $61.39 and a 12 month high of $116.73. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $72.67 and a two-hundred day moving average of $81.57.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.82 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $12.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.87 billion. Netflix had a return on equity of 42.69% and a net margin of 29.69%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.59 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix repurchased approximately $4.8 billion of stock in the third quarter, signaling that management views the shares as undervalued. The company’s scale, strong margins and ability to spread content costs across a large subscriber base also support the bullish case. Netflix Spent $4.8 Billion Buying Back Stock in 1 Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s latest quarterly earnings exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $0.87 versus an $0.82 consensus estimate. Revenue rose 11.9% year over year and the company reported a 29.69% net margin, highlighting continued financial strength.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst comparisons with Amazon and Walt Disney acknowledge Netflix’s valuable entertainment position, but suggest Amazon’s diversified ecosystem, Prime Video reach and advertising tools—or Disney’s broader media assets—may offer greater upside. Amazon vs. Netflix: Which Stock Is the Better Entertainment Play?
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is experimenting with live events and other ways to capture viewers’ attention, while reportedly walking away from an Xbox licensing deal. These strategic moves could create new growth opportunities, but their financial impact remains uncertain. The Battle That May Matter Most for Netflix Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue growth has slowed for three consecutive quarters, and investors remain concerned about disappointing guidance. Reuters reports that the stock has lost about one-third of its value this year as the market reassesses Netflix’s growth outlook. Mapping the Market: More losses in store for Netflix shares?
• Negative Sentiment: Competition for living-room viewing and advertising is intensifying. YouTube’s television advertising business reportedly generated more in one quarter than Netflix’s full-year advertising forecast, raising concerns about Netflix’s ability to scale its newer ad-supported business. YouTube’s Living-Room Business
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that members are watching less, along with criticism that Netflix’s content-discovery experience is weakening its historical selling point, are fueling worries about engagement, retention and future subscriber growth. Insider selling has added another negative signal. Netflix Can’t Lift, Jim Cramer Says

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

NFLX has been the topic of several research reports. Needham & Company LLC lowered shares of Netflix from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Barclays set a $65.00 target price on shares of Netflix and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. New Street Research boosted their price target on shares of Netflix from $96.00 to $102.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their price target on shares of Netflix from $120.00 to $93.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have issued a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $89.14.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Bradford Smith sold 17,980 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $64.03, for a total value of $1,151,259.40. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 79,690 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,102,550.70. The trade was a 18.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Gregory Peters sold 27,312 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.54, for a total value of $2,008,524.48. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,893,265.74. This trade represents a 18.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 197,025 shares of company stock worth $14,283,453 in 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 services. Its platform offers a broad selection of television series, films, documentaries, stand-up specials and other programming, including content produced by Netflix and licensed from third-party studios and creators.

The company also develops and distributes original productions under the Netflix brand and has expanded into additional entertainment offerings, including mobile and cloud-based games in select markets and live programming.