HBW Advisory Services LLC Buys 20,241 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Key Points

• HBW Advisory Services LLC raised its Netflix stake by 694.4% in Q4, buying 20,241 shares to hold 23,156 shares worth about $2.17 million.
• Netflix slightly beat Q4 estimates (EPS $0.56 vs $0.55; revenue $12.05B vs $11.97B) with revenue up 17.6% YoY and set Q1 EPS guidance of 0.76, while analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus and a $115.50 average price target.
• Insiders sold heavily last quarter—1,543,023 shares worth about $141.15 million (including notable sales by a director and the CFO)—even as institutional investors own roughly 80.93% of the stock.

HBW Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX - Free Report) by 694.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 23,156 shares of the Internet television network's stock after purchasing an additional 20,241 shares during the quarter. HBW Advisory Services LLC's holdings in Netflix were worth $2,171,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. First Financial Corp IN raised its stake in shares of Netflix by 900.0% in the 4th quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 243 shares in the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. lifted 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 worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 239 shares during the period. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, MB Levis & Associates LLC increased its stake in Netflix by 177.8% in the fourth quarter. MB Levis & Associates LLC now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 192 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company's stock.

Netflix Price Performance

Shares of Netflix stock opened at $103.16 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $435.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.82, a P/E/G ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 1.67. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $90.28 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $98.84.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.43 earnings per share. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

NFLX has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. DZ Bank restated a "buy" rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price objective on Netflix from $95.00 to $96.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Monday, April 6th. William Blair reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Oppenheimer increased their target price on Netflix from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Erste Group Bank raised Netflix from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have given a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $115.50.

Key Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several firms raised price targets and ratings ahead of Q1, highlighting a more favourable risk/reward into the print. Deutsche Bank boosted its target while maintaining a cautious view. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Wedbush raised its price target and flagged strong ad‑momentum that could materially lift revenue and margins versus prior guidance. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs upgraded NFLX to Buy and lifted its 12‑month target, signaling bank analysts see improved upside after Netflix’s pricing actions and ad strategy. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect ad revenues to exceed $3 billion in Q1 — a key catalyst if confirmed on the print, as ads are higher‑margin and validate Netflix’s ad‑tier monetization. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple previews and analyst pieces emphasize Q1 as pivotal — revenue growth and ad traction are the story, but expectations leave room for upside or downside around guidance and subscriber/margin details. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage highlights long‑term opportunities (international expansion, ecosystem play) but notes industry‑wide questions about when streaming price rises and ad tiers convert into sustainable profit gains. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Governance/insider optics and event risk: reports of large option gains for co‑founder Reed Hastings and broader market/earnings volatility could prompt short‑term selling if the print disappoints or commentary is cautious. Article Title

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In other Netflix news, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 31,790 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.86, for a total value of $2,824,859.40. Following the transaction, the director owned 79,690 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,081,253.40. The trade was a 28.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 57,260 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.50, for a total value of $5,468,330.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,046,658.50. This represents a 43.69% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 1,543,023 shares of company stock worth $141,145,842. 1.37% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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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