Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc. Buys 69,736 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Key Points

• Westbourne Investment Advisors boosted its Netflix stake by 918.2% in Q4, acquiring 69,736 shares to own 77,331 shares worth about $7.25 million, roughly 2.0% of its portfolio (its 17th-largest holding).
• Netflix slightly beat Q4 estimates with $0.56 EPS vs. $0.55 and $12.05B in revenue (+17.6% YoY), set Q1 guidance at $0.76 EPS, and has drawn analyst upgrades and higher targets (Goldman Sachs to Buy/$120; consensus target ≈ $115.80).
• Significant insider selling occurred this quarter—CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares and insiders sold 1,543,023 shares worth about $141.1M—while institutional ownership stands at ~80.9% and insiders own 1.37%.

Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX - Free Report) by 918.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 77,331 shares of the Internet television network's stock after acquiring an additional 69,736 shares during the period. Netflix makes up approximately 2.0% of Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest holding. Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc.'s holdings in Netflix were worth $7,251,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Tower View Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Netflix by 1,070.4% in the fourth quarter. Tower View Wealth Management LLC now owns 16,175 shares of the Internet television network's stock valued at $1,517,000 after acquiring an additional 14,793 shares during the period. Norris Perne & French LLP MI increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 911.3% in the fourth quarter. Norris Perne & French LLP MI now owns 9,880 shares of the Internet television network's stock worth $926,000 after acquiring an additional 8,903 shares in the last quarter. Blue Fin Capital Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 887.6% in the fourth quarter. Blue Fin Capital Inc. now owns 11,910 shares of the Internet television network's stock worth $1,117,000 after acquiring an additional 10,704 shares in the last quarter. Patten Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 2,310.7% in the fourth quarter. Patten Group Inc. now owns 22,757 shares of the Internet television network's stock worth $2,134,000 after acquiring an additional 21,813 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ball & Co Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Netflix by 925.8% in the fourth quarter. Ball & Co Wealth Management Inc. now owns 995 shares of the Internet television network's stock worth $93,000 after acquiring an additional 898 shares in the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Netflix Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of Netflix stock traded up $1.30 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $104.46. The stock had a trading volume of 3,231,784 shares, compared to its average volume of 46,944,145. The company has a market capitalization of $441.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.28, a P/E/G ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 1.67. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $90.28 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $98.84. Netflix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $75.01 and a 52 week high of $134.12. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51.

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

More Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are lifting targets and ratings (Goldman Sachs upgraded to Buy and raised its 12‑month target to $120), signaling improved risk/reward and fueling near-term buying interest. Goldman Sachs Upgrades Netflix (NFLX) Stock to Buy from Neutral
• Positive Sentiment: Wedbush and other shops have raised price targets (Wedbush to $118), citing strong ad momentum ahead of Q1 and higher-than-guidance revenue expectations. Netflix (NFLX) Stock Gains Momentum as Wedbush Lifts Target to $118 Ahead of Q1 Results
• Positive Sentiment: KeyBanc says Netflix’s ad-supported tier is scaling faster than anticipated and raised its forecast, supporting higher revenue multiples if ad RPMs and uptake persist. ‘Netflix’s Advertising Tier Is Scaling Faster than Anticipated,’ Says KeyBanc Analyst; Raises NFLX Stock Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary (Zacks, Seeking Alpha, Benzinga) point to ~15% revenue growth outlook, rising ad sales that could top $3B, and content deals improving engagement — factors that could drive margin expansion. The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Netflix, Apple, Amazon and Disney
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 earnings preview pieces (TipRanks/Zacks) flag expectations but also note execution risk — earnings could be a catalyst in either direction on ad revenue, subscriber trends and updated guidance. Netflix (NFLX) Is About to Report Q1 Earnings. Here Is What to Expect
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Ted Sarandos’ outreach to cinema owners (first major theater conference appearance) signals strategic focus on theatrical windows for certain films — a potential new revenue channel but with uncertain near-term financial impact. Netflix Leader Makes Rare Overture to Cinema Owners
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of large option gains by co-founder Reed Hastings (reported $500M) draw attention to insider monetization; while not a direct sell signal, such headlines can create short-term governance/positioning concerns for some investors. Netflix co-founder makes shocking $500M move as new fight erupts

Analyst Ratings Changes

NFLX has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Rosenblatt Securities increased their price target on Netflix from $95.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. Loop Capital set a $104.00 price target on Netflix in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Susquehanna upgraded Netflix to a "positive" rating and set a $112.00 price target for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on Netflix in a report on Monday, March 2nd. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $120.00 price target for the company. Finally, Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on shares of Netflix from $150.00 to $120.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have issued a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Netflix has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $115.80.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 3,136 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $82.67, for a total value of $259,253.12. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.24, for a total value of $2,273,450.88. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,166,933.60. This trade represents a 18.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 1,543,023 shares of company stock valued at $141,145,842. Corporate insiders own 1.37% of the company's stock.

About Netflix

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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