Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Shares Purchased by Swedbank AB

Key Points

• Swedbank AB massively increased its Netflix stake in Q4—up 1,870.7% after buying 7,258,404 shares to hold 7,646,408 shares valued at about $716.9 million (roughly 0.18% of Netflix and ~0.7% of Swedbank’s portfolio).
• Heavy insider selling has hit the stock recently, with insiders selling 1,431,627 shares (~$135.6M) in the last three months, including CFO Spencer Neumann and director Reed Hastings, which adds near‑term selling pressure.
• Fundamentals and sentiment: Netflix beat Q1 EPS ($1.23 vs. $0.76) and set Q2 guidance at $0.78, and analysts have a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” with an average price target of $114.82.

Swedbank AB boosted its stake in Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX - Free Report) by 1,870.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,646,408 shares of the Internet television network's stock after buying an additional 7,258,404 shares during the period. Netflix makes up approximately 0.7% of Swedbank AB's portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest position. Swedbank AB owned about 0.18% of Netflix worth $716,927,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of NFLX. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in Netflix by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,390 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $4,804,000 after buying an additional 257 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in Netflix by 16.4% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,023 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $912,000 after buying an additional 144 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in Netflix by 21.2% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,406 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $1,883,000 after buying an additional 246 shares during the period. Strategic Investment Advisors MI raised its holdings in Netflix by 18.9% in the 2nd quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 774 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $1,036,000 after buying an additional 123 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its holdings in Netflix by 12.1% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,115 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $2,832,000 after buying an additional 228 shares during the period. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $98.00, for a total value of $2,805,740.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 73,787 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,231,126. This represents a 27.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 1,431,627 shares of company stock valued at $135,647,236. 1.37% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

NFLX has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Rosenblatt Securities cut their price target on shares of Netflix from $96.00 to $95.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 17th. HSBC boosted their price target on shares of Netflix from $106.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of Netflix in a research note on Monday, March 9th. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $105.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Netflix from a "hold (c)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a research note on Monday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and fifteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Netflix presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $114.82.

Key Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company/sector buyback talk could support the stock as shares struggle; buyback capacity is being highlighted for consumer-discretionary names including Netflix. Netflix, Pulte, and Mobileye Are Buying Their Own Dips—Should You?
• Positive Sentiment: Partnerships/distribution items (coverage around AMC) are drawing attention to content-windowing and theatrical ties that could expand reach and monetization. Why Is AMC Entertainment Stock Surging On Tuesday?
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/strategy view — some analysts argue the first half of the year looks soft but that the bull case hinges on a stronger second half (subscription and monetization tailwinds); this is more forward‑looking than immediate. Netflix’s (NFLX) First Half Is Soft. The Second Half Is Where the Bull Case Lives
• Neutral Sentiment: Company fundamentals: Netflix recently beat Q1 EPS and set Q2 EPS guidance at $0.78; that underpins medium-term confidence even as near-term volatility persists. NFLX Stock Profile & Earnings Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Very large insider selling: director Reed Hastings sold 407,550 shares (~$38M) under a Rule 10b5‑1 plan — a material increase in available supply that traders are pricing in. Reed Hastings Sells 407,550 Shares of Netflix Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Other insider sales: CEO Ted Sarandos and exec David Hyman also sold shares to cover tax obligations tied to awards — multiple insider exits on the same days amplify near‑term selling pressure. Netflix Insider Sells (Sarandos, Hyman)
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/technical headwinds: several notes flag resistance around ~$100 and lower consensus near-term targets; technical selling and positioning help explain intraday weakness. What's Going On With Netflix Stock Tuesday?

Netflix Stock Performance

Shares of Netflix stock opened at $87.89 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $370.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.39, a P/E/G ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.55. Netflix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $75.01 and a 52 week high of $134.12. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The firm's 50 day moving average is $94.99 and its two-hundred day moving average is $96.53.

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