Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) Price Target Cut to $124.00 by Analysts at Barclays

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) had its price target cut by research analysts at Barclays from $159.00 to $124.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Barclays‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 63.13% from the company’s previous close.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Loop Capital set a $130.00 price objective on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research report on Monday. Needham & Company LLC reduced their price objective on Robinhood Markets from $135.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Mizuho boosted their price objective on Robinhood Markets from $145.00 to $172.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Compass Point reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Robinhood Markets presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $128.64.

Robinhood Markets Stock Down 11.2%

Shares of NASDAQ HOOD opened at $76.01 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $112.45 and its two-hundred day moving average is $118.97. The company has a market cap of $68.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.85, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 2.43. 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 data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $1.28 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.32 billion. Robinhood Markets had a net margin of 52.19% and a return on equity of 21.74%. Robinhood Markets’s quarterly revenue was up 26.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.01 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts expect that Robinhood Markets will post 1.35 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CTO Jeffrey Tsvi Pinner sold 5,864 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $107.48, for a total value of $630,262.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer directly owned 9,133 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $981,614.84. This represents a 39.10% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Daniel Martin Gallagher, Jr. sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.07, for a total value of $870,700.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 393,612 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $34,271,796.84. This trade represents a 2.48% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 1,537,615 shares of company stock valued at $182,272,702 in the last quarter. 19.95% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in shares of Robinhood Markets by 46.7% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 49,870 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,076,000 after acquiring an additional 15,885 shares in the last quarter. Aberdeen Group plc boosted its holdings in Robinhood Markets by 51.8% in the 2nd quarter. Aberdeen Group plc now owns 27,895 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,612,000 after purchasing an additional 9,520 shares during the period. Apollon Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Robinhood Markets during the second quarter worth approximately $1,017,000. Yousif Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 8.3% during the second quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 9,473 shares of the company’s stock worth $887,000 after purchasing an additional 725 shares during the period. Finally, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Robinhood Markets by 36.4% in the second quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 14,226 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,332,000 after buying an additional 3,800 shares in the last quarter. 93.27% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Robinhood Markets

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat consensus (GAAP diluted EPS $0.66 vs. ~$0.63 expected) and record full‑year results (2025 revenue $4.5B, diluted EPS $2.05), showing strong profitability and top‑line momentum. Earnings Release
• Positive Sentiment: Operating metrics strengthened: record net deposits ($68B for 2025), funded customers rose to 27M, Robinhood Gold subscribers hit 4.2M — all supporting recurring revenue and cross‑sell potential. Operating Metrics
• Positive Sentiment: Management is prioritizing prediction markets (record event contracts traded) and completed a JV/transaction to support a CFTC‑licensed exchange/clearing (Rothera / MIAXdx acquisition), signaling a strategic new revenue stream. Prediction Markets
• Neutral Sentiment: Company gave an explicit 2026 expense plan (Adjusted Operating Expenses & SBC ~$2.6B–$2.725B) but withheld a reconciled GAAP outlook because of uncertainties (credit losses, regulatory costs), leaving guidance clarity limited. Guidance & Expense Plan
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO transition: Shiv Verma named CFO (effective Feb 6), with Jason Warnick serving as advisor until September — routine but worth watching for execution risk. CFO Transition
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 revenue missed Street expectations ($1.28B reported vs. ~$1.32B consensus) and crypto revenue fell sharply (~38% y/y; Robinhood app crypto volumes down ~52% y/y), which drove the main investor concern. Revenue Miss & Crypto Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Shares declined in after‑hours/early trading after the release (reports of falls up to ~6–8%), reflecting investor focus on the revenue miss and crypto softness despite the EPS beat. After‑Hours Reaction
• Negative Sentiment: Costs rose (total operating expenses +38% y/y in Q4) and net income decreased q/q (Q4 net income down vs. Q4 2024), increasing scrutiny on margins if growth investments continue. Expense Increase
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target moves were mixed: some upgrades (Wolfe, Cantor) but Needham trimmed its price target from $135 to $100 — and at least one note flagged a pessimistic forecast — adding conflicting signals for near‑term sentiment. Analyst Target Changes

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.