Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) have been assigned an average rating of “Hold” from the five analysts that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $11.50.

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Wealthfront from $17.00 to $14.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on Wealthfront from $12.50 to $12.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $9.50 price objective (down from $13.50) on shares of Wealthfront in a research note on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on Wealthfront from $12.00 to $10.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Zacks Research raised Wealthfront to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th.

Wealthfront Price Performance

Shares of Wealthfront stock traded down $0.33 on Thursday, reaching $8.07. The stock had a trading volume of 2,316,202 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,503,777. Wealthfront has a 1 year low of $7.20 and a 1 year high of $14.88.

Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 11th. The company reported ($1.31) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.24) by ($0.07). The company had revenue of $96.14 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $91.95 million.

Key Wealthfront News

Here are the key news stories impacting Wealthfront this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported record annual revenue and record platform assets, with Q4 revenue of $96.1M beating consensus — a top‑line datapoint that supports future growth expectations. Wealthfront Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a share repurchase plan alongside the results, a capital-return action that can support the stock by reducing float and signaling management confidence. Wealthfront Announces Record Results and Share Repurchase Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target slightly (to $12.00) but kept an “overweight” rating — a vote of relative confidence from a major bank that implies meaningful upside from current levels. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Management materials and the full earnings call transcript/slide deck are available for investors to review the details and Q&A (useful for modeling but not an immediate price driver). Earnings Materials & Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reaffirmed a “market perform” stance while lowering their target to $9.50 — a mixed analyst view that tempers but doesn’t flip overall sell/buy momentum. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: Wealthfront missed on EPS (reported ($1.31) vs. consensus ($1.24)), a near‑term earnings miss that investors punished because it raises concerns about profitability trajectory. Earnings Details
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts lowered forecasts and price targets after the print and the stock reportedly fell double digits in immediate trading — analyst downgrades and negative headlines are amplifying the sell‑side reaction. These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Wealthfront After Q4 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have launched or flagged securities‑litigation investigations into Wealthfront, adding legal and sentiment risk that often depresses share prices until resolved. Faruqi & Faruqi Investigation Reminder

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Wealthfront

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Sandia Investment Management LP purchased a new position in Wealthfront in the 4th quarter worth approximately $44,000. Barclays PLC purchased a new stake in shares of Wealthfront during the 4th quarter valued at $136,000. Symmetry Investments LP purchased a new stake in shares of Wealthfront during the 4th quarter valued at $190,000. Realta Investment Advisors bought a new stake in shares of Wealthfront during the 4th quarter worth $194,000. Finally, Hudson Bay Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Wealthfront in the fourth quarter worth $245,000.

About Wealthfront

Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) is a technology-driven wealth management firm that provides automated investment services to individual investors. Operating as a robo-advisor, the company uses algorithms and software to construct and manage diversified portfolios largely composed of low-cost exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Its platform is geared toward long-term, goal-based investing with an emphasis on passive strategies, automated rebalancing and straightforward user experience delivered through web and mobile applications.

The company’s product suite includes automated portfolio management, tax-loss harvesting and goal-planning tools that help clients set and track financial objectives.