Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Shares Acquired by Runnymede Capital Advisors Inc.
by Mitch Edgeman · The Markets DailyRunnymede Capital Advisors Inc. grew its position in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX – Free Report) by 3,342.7% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 13,048 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,669 shares during the quarter. Runnymede Capital Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $1,223,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Natural Investments LLC grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter. Natural Investments LLC now owns 1,668 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $1,999,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Hengehold Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Netflix by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Hengehold Capital Management LLC now owns 282 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $338,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Financial Partners Group Inc boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 0.9% in the 3rd quarter. Financial Partners Group Inc now owns 969 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $1,162,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Seascape Capital Management boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. Seascape Capital Management now owns 568 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $681,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Crews Bank & Trust boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix by 5.8% in the 3rd quarter. Crews Bank & Trust now owns 164 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $197,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have weighed in on NFLX. Susquehanna raised Netflix to a “positive” rating and set a $112.00 target price on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, February 27th. New Street Research reduced their target price on Netflix from $100.00 to $96.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. President Capital raised their target price on Netflix from $133.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have issued a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $115.10.
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Insider Activity at Netflix
In related news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.24, for a total transaction of $2,273,450.88. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,166,933.60. This trade represents a 18.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 420,550 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.49, for a total value of $40,158,319.50. Following the sale, the director directly owned 3,940 shares in the company, valued at approximately $376,230.60. This trade represents a 99.07% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 1,543,023 shares of company stock worth $141,145,842 over the last 90 days. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Netflix News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Oppenheimer kept an “Outperform” on NFLX and raised its price target to $135, citing better revenue visibility as price hikes roll through and stronger margin prospects. Oppenheimer Bullish on Netflix
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs upgraded Netflix on improved growth outlook and raised its target (coverage highlighted by media), signaling renewed sell‑side confidence that supports the rally. Netflix Wins Goldman Upgrade
- Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reiterated a Buy and analysts (and other shops) expect recent subscription price increases to lift full‑year guidance and margins — a core reason funds are rotating back into the name. Netflix price increases expected to lift full-year guidance
- Positive Sentiment: Product/market expansion: Netflix launched “Playground,” an ad‑free kids’ gaming app, and is pushing partnerships (sports/dining, Argentina focus) that expand engagement and monetization levers beyond streaming. These initiatives support longer‑term ARPU and retention narratives. Netflix (NFLX) Kicks Off ‘Playground’ App for Ad-Free Kids Gaming
- Neutral Sentiment: Rosenblatt raised a price target to $96 — a modest call (below some other targets) that reflects mixed valuation views and keeps debate alive about fair value amid faster profitability. Rosenblatt Securities Raises Netflix Price Target to $96
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are watching April 16 (next earnings/updates) as estimates and guidance will determine whether price increases and new products translate into sustained revenue/margin beats. Dear Netflix Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 16
- Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/legal risk: An Italian court ordered Netflix to refund subscribers over repeated price hikes, potentially meaning hundreds of euros per customer if the ruling stands — an appeal is pending but the headline raises consumer‑backlash and regulatory risk concerns. Netflix told by court to refund customers over repeated price hikes
Netflix Trading Up 0.6%
NASDAQ NFLX opened at $99.39 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. Netflix, Inc. has a twelve month low of $75.01 and a twelve month high of $134.12. The company has a market cap of $419.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.67. The business’s fifty day moving average is $89.11 and its 200 day moving average is $99.25.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.01. Netflix had a return on equity of 43.26% and a net margin of 24.30%.The company had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.97 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.43 EPS. Netflix’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Netflix Profile
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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