Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) Coverage Initiated at Argus

Research analysts at Argus assumed coverage on shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) in a report released on Friday. The firm set a “buy” rating and a $145.00 price target on the stock. Argus’ price target points to a potential upside of 25.66% from the stock’s current price.

HOOD has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research note on Monday. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their price target on shares of Robinhood Markets from $121.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Loop Capital set a $152.00 target price on Robinhood Markets in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Robinhood Markets from $146.00 to $147.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of Robinhood Markets from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $136.62.

Robinhood Markets Stock Down 1.4%

Shares of Robinhood Markets stock opened at $115.39 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $103.76 billion, a PE ratio of 47.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 2.44. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $123.95 and a 200 day simple moving average of $117.76. Robinhood Markets has a 12 month low of $29.66 and a 12 month high of $153.86.

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.61 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.20. Robinhood Markets had a net margin of 52.19% and a return on equity of 21.74%. The firm had revenue of $1.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.15 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.17 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 100.0% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Robinhood Markets will post 1.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Robinhood Markets news, insider Daniel Martin Gallagher, Jr. sold 120,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $132.13, for a total transaction of $15,855,600.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 430,012 shares in the company, valued at $56,817,485.56. This trade represents a 21.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Steven M. Quirk sold 49,942 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $131.15, for a total transaction of $6,549,893.30. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 54,496 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,147,150.40. This represents a 47.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 3,296,763 shares of company stock valued at $414,016,996 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 14.47% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Robinhood Markets

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Robinhood Markets by 10.0% during the 4th quarter. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,767 shares of the company’s stock valued at $313,000 after purchasing an additional 252 shares in the last quarter. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC raised its holdings in Robinhood Markets by 27.9% in the fourth quarter. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 6,011 shares of the company’s stock worth $680,000 after purchasing an additional 1,311 shares in the last quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. lifted its position in Robinhood Markets by 7.8% during the fourth quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 6,510 shares of the company’s stock valued at $736,000 after buying an additional 472 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 26.3% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 365,551 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,477,000 after buying an additional 76,075 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Gryphon Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in Robinhood Markets during the fourth quarter worth about $407,000. 93.27% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Robinhood Markets News

Here are the key news stories impacting Robinhood Markets this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays trimmed its price target from $171 to $159 but kept an “overweight” rating—supports the long‑term buy thesis even as it slightly reduces upside expectations. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile bullish coverage: Jim Cramer publicly endorsed Robinhood as a “long‑term story,” which can attract retail buyers and stabilize sentiment. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum and crypto narratives are supporting interest—several Zacks pieces list HOOD among momentum or crypto‑exposed names to watch, which can boost trading volume if crypto markets remain firm. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional flows show some fresh buying (e.g., Nordea raised holdings), indicating continued professional investor interest even amid volatility. This is a mixed signal for longer‑term holders. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling: CEO Vladimir Tenev sold ~375,000 shares (~$45.6M at ~121.63 avg) and other senior insiders (CTO Jeffrey Pinner and another exec) also sold—large, disclosed sales often pressure short‑term sentiment and prompted headlines. SEC filings are available. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Press and data tied the recent share decline to the insider selling (coverage noting a ~3.9% drop), amplifying the effect as momentum traders reacted. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks downgraded HOOD from “strong‑buy” to “hold” — a rating cut that can reduce enthusiasm among momentum and model‑driven investors. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Legal risk: Native American groups have escalated litigation against Robinhood/Kalshi, introducing regulatory/legal uncertainty that could pressure the stock if the matter escalates. Read More.

Robinhood Markets Company Profile

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.