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Ackman’s Pershing Square takes new stake in Netflix, five more companies

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has taken new stakes in Netflix and five other companies.

By · Published August 13, 2026  11:26 UTC · Updated August 15, 2026  13:28 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 6 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has taken new stakes in Netflix and five other companies.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

This move follows Ackman's previous exit from Netflix, which he had sold in 2022. According to the Wall Street Journal, Ackman has unveiled six new stock picks, including Netflix.

Yahoo Finance notes that Ackman believes Netflix has effectively won the streaming wars.

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Which companies did Pershing Square invest in?

Netflix and five other companies. Coverage does not yet specify the names of the other five companies.

Why is Bill Ackman investing in Netflix again?

Ackman believes Netflix has effectively won the streaming wars.

When did Bill Ackman previously exit his Netflix stake?

In 2022.

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