Key Points
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Institutional investors managing over $100 million had a February 17 deadline to file their Form 13F reports.
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Philippe Laffont of Coatue Management sold 6.7 million shares of CoreWeave, valued at over $920 million, during Q4 2025.
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Laffont increased his stake in Netflix by 467,400 shares, a 76% rise, making it a billion-dollar holding.
Philippe Laffont, the billionaire head of Coatue Management, reported significant changes in his investment portfolio as institutional investors filed their Form 13Fs by the February 17 deadline. Notably, Laffont disposed of more than 6.7 million shares of CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV), totaling over $920 million, amid concerns over the company’s financial performance, which saw a net loss of $1.17 billion despite tripling sales to $5.13 billion in 2025. On the other hand, Laffont expanded his position in Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), purchasing an additional 467,400 shares, marking a 76% increase following the streaming giant’s recent 10-for-1 stock split.
CoreWeave has faced scrutiny due to heavy debt and uncertain operational stability, raising questions about its ongoing viability in the AI landscape, despite Nvidia’s substantial investment. Conversely, Laffont’s enhanced stake in Netflix indicates confidence in the company’s market position and strategic initiatives, especially following a competitive bid for Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance that may alleviate significant concerns regarding regulatory approvals for Netflix’s growth strategy.
