Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP Grows Position in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

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Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP grew its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 9.7% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 207,610 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 18,279 shares during the quarter. Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP’s holdings in Netflix were worth $19,962,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Netflix during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. raised its holdings in Netflix by 885.2% in the 4th quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 239 shares during the last quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. raised its holdings in Netflix by 13,400.0% in the 4th quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 268 shares during the last quarter. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Netflix during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Netflix during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Netflix Price Performance

NFLX opened at $70.40 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Netflix, Inc. has a 52-week low of $65.08 and a 52-week high of $126.71. The company has a 50 day moving average of $77.95 and a two-hundred day moving average of $85.87. The company has a market cap of $293.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.16, a P/E/G ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.52.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share (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 company had revenue of $12.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.58 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.72 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total value of $2,422,301.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,725,370.39. This represents a 18.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,722 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.08, for a total value of $503,993.76. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 316,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,842,088. This trade represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. 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 sold 899,839 shares of company stock worth $80,141,661 in the last quarter. Insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Options traders remain constructive on Netflix, with call activity indicating that some investors expect the recovery to continue following the stock’s earnings-driven decline. Call Traders Aren’t Giving Up on Netflix Stock
  • Positive Sentiment: Trader Mike Khouw said Netflix’s fundamental story remains intact despite the selloff, suggesting the decline could create an attractive setup if the company continues expanding profitability and monetizing advertising. The bullish case is also supported by analysts who view the concerns weighing on the stock as excessive. Netflix woes setting up for a Hollywood ending, says trader Mike Khouw
  • Positive Sentiment: Netflix’s expanding margins, free cash flow, and substantial share repurchases provide fundamental support. The company has shifted toward profitable growth rather than maximizing subscribers, while some investors believe the stock’s decline has created better long-term value. Netflix: Record Buybacks, Rising Margins, and a Slate in Need of a Refresh
  • Neutral Sentiment: Kalshi sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter and threatened litigation over the trailer for the documentary Instadocs: The Prediction Games, alleging defamation and fabricated documents. The dispute could create reputational or legal risk, although its direct financial impact is unclear. Kalshi threatens to sue Netflix over prediction markets documentary
  • Negative Sentiment: The recent earnings reaction remains a major overhang: Netflix missed revenue expectations and issued weak guidance, sending the stock sharply lower before its recovery. Investors are also questioning whether a share price still more than 40% below its high adequately reflects intensifying competition from Disney, Paramount, YouTube, short-form video, and AI-generated content. Netflix stock overview
  • Negative Sentiment: A former Netflix executive sued the company, claiming he was fired after disclosing medically prescribed ketamine treatment. The allegations could add legal and reputational pressure, though they have not been adjudicated. Former Netflix executive lawsuit

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently commented on NFLX. Wells Fargo & Company set a $80.00 price objective on Netflix and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. CLSA began coverage on Netflix in a research note on Monday, July 20th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Citic Securities lifted their price target on Netflix from $95.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Wedbush dropped their price objective on shares of Netflix from $118.00 to $105.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have issued a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $103.48.

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About Netflix

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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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