WINTON GROUP Ltd Lowers Stake in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

WINTON GROUP Ltd cut its holdings in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 98.4% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 5,400 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 341,013 shares during the period. WINTON GROUP Ltd’s holdings in Netflix were worth $386,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. American Capital Advisory LLC grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 0.8% during the first quarter. American Capital Advisory LLC now owns 13,990 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,345,000 after buying an additional 109 shares during the last quarter. CWS Financial Advisors LLC raised its stake in Netflix by 3.2% during the 1st quarter. CWS Financial Advisors LLC now owns 3,612 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $347,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Warner Group LLC raised its stake in Netflix by 2.2% during the 1st quarter. Warner Group LLC now owns 5,230 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $503,000 after acquiring an additional 114 shares during the last quarter. Financial Avengers Inc. lifted its position in Netflix by 9.8% during the 1st quarter. Financial Avengers Inc. now owns 1,290 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $124,000 after acquiring an additional 115 shares during the period. Finally, PAX Financial Group LLC lifted its position in Netflix by 2.5% during the 1st quarter. PAX Financial Group LLC now owns 4,847 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $466,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $76.41 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.14. Netflix, Inc. has a one year low of $65.08 and a one year high of $124.86. The firm has a market capitalization of $318.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.05, a PEG ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 1.53. The company’s fifty day moving average is $75.85 and its two-hundred day moving average is $84.36.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last announced 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 business had revenue of $12.56 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.58 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 28.22% and a return on equity of 40.02%. The business’s revenue was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.72 EPS. Analysts forecast that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several prominent investors increased their Netflix holdings in the second quarter, including Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square, which rebuilt its position after previously exiting the stock. The report highlights a lower forward valuation multiple and renewed institutional interest. 22 Prominent Investors Hold Netflix Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Weitz Investment Management presented Netflix as having a potential “new growth engine,” supporting the long-term bull case for the streaming company. A separate analyst report cited customer surveys indicating improving engagement and retention, along with a price target implying approximately 42% upside. The Bull Case for Netflix’s New Growth Engine Why Netflix Stock Rallied Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is promoting a new female-focused installment of its “Monsters” anthology centered on Lizzie Borden. The release could support engagement and subscriber retention, although the immediate financial impact is uncertain. Netflix’s Monsters Explores Lizzie Borden Mystery
• Negative Sentiment: Netflix recently declined about 3% in a broader market selloff, while macroeconomic friction continued to weigh on the streaming sector. The stock is also trading below its 200-day moving average, reflecting ongoing technical pressure. Netflix Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market
• Negative Sentiment: Netflix and Meta Platforms were among the companies receiving recent analyst downgrades. Although consensus ratings remain generally bullish, the downgrades may be weighing on sentiment and encouraging profit-taking. MarketBeat’s Most Downgraded Stocks in Q3

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In other Netflix news, CFO Spencer Neumann sold 9,248 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $75.79, for a total value of $700,905.92. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,592,316.73. This represents a 11.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.54, for a total value of $2,008,524.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,893,265.74. This represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 179,045 shares of company stock worth $13,132,194. Corporate insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. China Renaissance cut their price target on Netflix from $100.00 to $80.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Citigroup restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Netflix from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $110.00 target price for the company in a research note on Sunday, July 19th. Rosenblatt Securities set a $75.00 target price on shares of Netflix and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $110.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $96.53.

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming access to television series, films, documentaries and other video content. Its service includes Netflix-produced and licensed programming, with offerings that may vary by market. The company also provides an advertising-supported plan in selected countries and has expanded into mobile games and other interactive entertainment.

Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph as a DVD-by-mail rental service in the United States.