Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. Acquires 51,213 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Key Points

• Harel Insurance boosted its Netflix stake by 1,165.8% in Q4, buying 51,213 shares to hold 55,606 shares worth about $5.21 million.
• Heavy insider selling occurred last quarter — insiders sold 1,431,627 shares worth $135.6 million (including Reed Hastings’ 407,550-share 10b5-1 sale and CEO Greg Peters’ sale), leaving insiders with 1.37% ownership.
• Strong quarterly results: Netflix reported $1.23 EPS vs. $0.76 expected and $12.25B revenue (up 16.2% YoY), set Q2 EPS guidance of $0.78, and carries a consensus analyst rating of “Moderate Buy” with a $114.82 target.

Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX - Free Report) by 1,165.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 55,606 shares of the Internet television network's stock after acquiring an additional 51,213 shares during the quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.'s holdings in Netflix were worth $5,211,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of NFLX. First Financial Corp IN boosted its position in shares of Netflix by 900.0% during the 4th quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 243 shares during the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 885.2% during the 4th quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 239 shares in the last quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 13,400.0% during the 4th quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 268 shares in the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Finally, MB Levis & Associates LLC raised its holdings in shares of Netflix by 177.8% during the 4th quarter. MB Levis & Associates LLC now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 192 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In related news, insider David A. Hyman sold 5,727 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.06, for a total transaction of $464,230.62. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 316,100 shares in the company, valued at $25,623,066. This trade represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.24, for a total value of $2,273,450.88. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,166,933.60. The trade was a 18.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 1,431,627 shares of company stock worth $135,647,236 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company's stock.

Netflix Price Performance

NFLX opened at $87.89 on Wednesday. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $94.99 and its 200 day simple moving average is $96.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 1.41. Netflix, Inc. has a 1 year low of $75.01 and a 1 year high of $134.12. The firm has a market cap of $370.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.39, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.55.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.47. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.92% and a net margin of 28.52%.The business had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.17 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $6.61 EPS. Netflix's revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.56 earnings per share for the current year.

Netflix News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company and sector buyback talk — Netflix is listed among consumer-discretionary names adding buyback capacity, which could provide support to the share price over time. Netflix, Pulte, and Mobileye Are Buying Their Own Dips—Should You?
• Positive Sentiment: Partnership news with theaters (mentioned in coverage of AMC) is attracting investor interest and signals distribution/collaboration opportunities that may boost content reach. Why Is AMC Entertainment Stock Surging On Tuesday?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary argues some post-earnings reactions are “unfair” and that longer-term fundamentals remain strong, which tempers short-term pessimism but may not stop volatility. Microsoft and 11 More Stocks That Were Unfairly Punished After Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces suggest Netflix may be technically positioned for another leg higher, but the commentary coexists with today’s weakness — signalling mixed near-term momentum. Streaming Stock Looks Positioned for Next Leg Higher
• Neutral Sentiment: Feature write-ups about Netflix’s strategic choices (what it learned from an almost-acquisition) provide useful context on capital allocation and strategy but are unlikely to move the stock immediately. What Did Netflix Learn From the Almost-Acquisition of a Major Rival?
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling — co-founder/director Reed Hastings sold 407,550 shares under a 10b5-1 plan (average price ~$93), a high-value transaction that can be read as supply pressure even though it was pre‑arranged. Reed Hastings Sells 407,550 Shares of Netflix Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/technical pressure — coverage notes price targets clustered below earlier highs and a key resistance near $100; that, combined with shorts/positioning, helps explain the intraday drop. Benzinga’s market note cites the $114 target but emphasizes resistance and the current decline. What's Going On With Netflix Stock Tuesday?

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on NFLX. Needham & Company LLC reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, April 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Netflix from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, April 13th. Citigroup began coverage on Netflix in a report on Thursday, April 16th. They set a "market perform" rating on the stock. New Street Research raised their price objective on Netflix from $96.00 to $102.00 in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their price objective on Netflix from $115.00 to $112.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating and fifteen have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $114.82.

Netflix Company 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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