Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Shares Purchased by Pacific Sage Partners LLC

Key Points

• Pacific Sage Partners LLC boosted its stake in Netflix by 847.5% in Q4, buying 13,459 shares to own 15,047 shares valued at about $1.41M, while institutional investors now hold roughly 80.93% of the stock.
• Netflix beat Q4 estimates with $0.56 EPS vs. $0.55 expected and $12.05B in revenue (up 17.6%), set Q1 guidance of $0.76 EPS, and carries a MarketBeat consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a $114.57 target.
• Significant insider selling and legal risk: Chair Reed Hastings sold ~420,550 shares (~$40M) and CEO Greg Peters sold 105,781 shares, with insiders selling ~1.543M shares (~$141.1M) in 90 days, and an Italian court has ruled certain 2017–2024 price‑hike clauses void, ordering refunds that could create one‑time liabilities.

Pacific Sage Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX - Free Report) by 847.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 15,047 shares of the Internet television network's stock after purchasing an additional 13,459 shares during the period. Pacific Sage Partners LLC's holdings in Netflix were worth $1,411,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. First Financial Corp IN raised its stake in 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. lifted its position in 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. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in Netflix during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, MB Levis & Associates LLC grew its stake in shares of Netflix by 177.8% in the 4th quarter. MB Levis & Associates LLC now owns 300 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 192 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. TD Cowen cut their price target on Netflix from $115.00 to $112.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Morgan Stanley set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Netflix and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wedbush reissued an "outperform" rating and issued a $115.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Guggenheim cut their price objective on shares of Netflix from $145.00 to $130.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a "hold" rating and issued a $98.00 target price (up from $95.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have given a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $114.57.

Netflix Price Performance

Netflix stock opened at $98.66 on Friday. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $88.28 and its 200 day moving average price is $99.86. Netflix, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.01 and a 1-year high of $134.12. The company has a market cap of $416.56 billion, a PE ratio of 39.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 1.19.

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 (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $12.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.97 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.43 earnings per share. Netflix's revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Netflix, Inc. will post 24.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent subscription price increases are expected to lift ARPU and near‑term revenue, and most analysts/media expect limited churn — this supports earnings upside. Netflix Is Raising Prices Again: What It Means for Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Large institutional buying and some price‑target lifts (one firm raised NFLX to $134) provide demand/support beneath the share price, signaling confidence from major investors and some analysts. Netflix NASDAQ: NFLX Price Target Raised to $134.00
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and near‑term earnings positioning: traders are pricing a meaningful move into Q1 results (options strategies like iron condors are being discussed) — raises short‑term volatility but not directional conviction for the stock itself. Trade Netflix Stock with This Iron Condor Strategy to See a 23% Return in Just 3 Weeks
• Neutral Sentiment: New commercial distribution deals (e.g., EverPass for a major boxing event) slightly expand non‑subscription revenue channels but are modest relative to core business. EverPass Media Expands Relationship with Netflix
• Negative Sentiment: Italian court ruled Netflix’s 2017–2024 price‑hike clauses void and ordered refunds to subscribers — this creates potential one‑time liability, reputational risk in Europe and could spur similar claims elsewhere. Netflix will appeal. Italian court rules Netflix price‑hike clauses are void, orders refunds
• Negative Sentiment: Board chair Reed Hastings sold ~420,550 shares under a pre‑arranged 10b5‑1 plan (≈$40M) — large insider sales can spook some investors even if pre‑planned, since they reduce insider exposure. Reed Hastings Sells 420,550 Shares of Netflix NASDAQ: NFLX Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Deal speculation (a reported US$42.2B Warner‑style acquisition) and commentary about derating/ acquisition concerns pressure views on capital discipline and potential leverage — raises risk premium if pursued. Netflix’s US$42.2b Warner Bros. Deal Tests Growth And Discipline

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In other news, Director Bradford L. Smith sold 31,790 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.86, for a total value of $2,824,859.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 79,690 shares in the company, valued at $7,081,253.40. This trade represents a 28.52% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares of the company's stock, valued at $10,130,291.60. This trade represents a 46.41% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 1,543,023 shares of company stock worth $141,145,842. Company insiders own 1.37% of the company's stock.

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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