Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Robinhood Markets stock on November 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.
Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
- Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.
Robinhood Markets Stock Up 3.6%
NASDAQ HOOD traded up $4.19 on Friday, reaching $121.35. The company had a trading volume of 27,499,296 shares, compared to its average volume of 38,998,730. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $129.54 and its 200-day moving average is $113.17. The stock has a market cap of $109.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.35, a PEG ratio of 2.33 and a beta of 2.43. Robinhood Markets, Inc. has a 52 week low of $29.66 and a 52 week high of $153.86.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on Robinhood Markets from $110.00 to $146.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 1st. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $145.00 target price on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their price target on shares of Robinhood Markets from $121.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, Mizuho lifted their price objective on shares of Robinhood Markets from $145.00 to $172.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Robinhood Markets currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $137.25.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on HOOD
Key Stores Impacting Robinhood Markets
Here are the key news stories impacting Robinhood Markets this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Truist initiated coverage / bullish commentary — Truist analysts have pushed a constructive view on HOOD, with public interviews outlining a clear bull case, supporting investor sentiment and likely contributing to buying interest. Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) Coverage Initiated at Truist Financial
- Positive Sentiment: Product expansion: prediction markets & sports-betting features — Robinhood is expanding prediction-market tools (NFL combos, player contracts) and positioning for sports-related trading, which could increase user activity and new revenue streams. Media and exec interviews highlight this as a strategic growth lever. Robinhood expands services tied to prediction markets as rivals take the gloves off
- Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds and firm-level recognition — Barclays and other outlets cite a favorable 2026 outlook for wealth brokers and alternative-asset managers, naming Robinhood as a beneficiary; that macro view supports investor appetite for HOOD. Robinhood (HOOD) Beneficiary of Barclays’ Positive 2026 Outlook for Wealth Brokers and Alternative Asset Managers Amid Mixed Exchange Environment
- Neutral Sentiment: WonderFi deal outside-date extended to June 1, 2026 — Robinhood and WonderFi agreed to push the transaction closing deadline, while continuing integration planning for a Canadian rollout; this maintains an acquisition catalyst but delays timing and certainty. WonderFi Announces Extension to the Outside Date for Robinhood Transaction
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces on prediction markets’ upside — Several analysis articles and TV interviews examine whether prediction markets can materially lift revenue and engagement; useful for context but outcome depends on adoption and monetization. Robinhood: Will Prediction Markets Drive Stock Higher?
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and market-risk concerns — Coverage notes that HOOD’s rally has left it with an elevated valuation and exposed it to broader market volatility; investors should factor valuation when sizing positions. These 2 Financial Stocks Beat the Market by 208% and 55% in 2025. Should You Buy Them in 2026?
- Negative Sentiment: Political/AI scrutiny — CEO Vlad Tenev has publicly responded to lawmakers’ concerns about AI and retail exposure to private AI firms; heightened political attention can raise regulatory risk and investor uncertainty. Robinhood’s Vlad Tenev Addresses Bernie Sanders’ AI Concerns
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, CTO Jeffrey Tsvi Pinner sold 5,865 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.26, for a total transaction of $775,704.90. Following the transaction, the chief technology officer directly owned 26,725 shares in the company, valued at $3,534,648.50. The trade was a 18.00% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Baiju Bhatt sold 418,338 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $116.56, for a total value of $48,761,477.28. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 3,686,763 shares of company stock valued at $475,858,262 in the last three months. 14.47% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Robinhood Markets
Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in HOOD. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings in Robinhood Markets by 120.3% during the second quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 271 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 148 shares during the last quarter. Valley National Advisers Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 113.6% in the third quarter. Valley National Advisers Inc. now owns 188 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Robinhood Markets by 107.6% during the 3rd quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 191 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. Smithfield Trust Co bought a new position in shares of Robinhood Markets during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Robinhood Markets during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. 93.27% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About Representative Cisneros
Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
About Robinhood Markets
Robinhood Markets, Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) is a U.S.-based financial services company best known for its mobile-first brokerage platform that aims to “democratize finance for all.” Founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company built early traction by offering commission-free trading and a simplified user experience that attracted a large base of retail investors.
Robinhood’s core products and services include a mobile app and web platform for trading U.S.
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