Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) Trading 4.5% Higher on Analyst Upgrade

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) shares rose 4.5% on Monday after Wolfe Research upgraded the stock from a peer perform rating to an outperform rating. Wolfe Research now has a $125.00 price target on the stock. Robinhood Markets traded as high as $88.60 and last traded at $86.56. Approximately 40,110,596 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 42% from the average daily volume of 28,265,830 shares. The stock had previously closed at $82.82.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on HOOD. Bank of America decreased their target price on shares of Robinhood Markets from $166.00 to $154.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Citizens Jmp boosted their target price on Robinhood Markets from $170.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Loop Capital set a $152.00 price target on Robinhood Markets in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, Truist Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Robinhood Markets from $155.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $131.82.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CTO Jeffrey Tsvi Pinner sold 5,864 shares of Robinhood Markets stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.48, for a total value of $630,262.72. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 9,133 shares in the company, valued at $981,614.84. The trade was a 39.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Steven M. Quirk sold 52,540 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.81, for a total transaction of $4,613,537.40. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 27,564 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,420,394.84. This trade represents a 65.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,537,615 shares of company stock worth $182,272,702. 14.47% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Robinhood Markets

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research upgraded HOOD from “peer perform” to “outperform” and set a $125 price target, signaling ~44–50% upside and helping lift sentiment into the earnings print. Wolfe Research upgrades Robinhood to $125 price target: 50% potential upside
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts have been raising or reaffirming bullish ratings ahead of earnings (e.g., an upgrade/reaffirmation from sell‑side firms), which is drawing buyers into the stock. Analyst upgrades Robinhood rating ahead of earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Consensus and coverage note expectations of strong Q4 results (some reports point to ~30% revenue growth), raising the probability of an earnings beat and supporting near‑term momentum. Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Earnings Expected Tuesday with 30% Revenue Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Crypto activity pickup: Robinhood reported Dogecoin inflows and coverage notes ARK Invest adding a long-term position — increased crypto flows can lift transaction and crypto revenue. Robinhood Sees Dogecoin Inflows As Ark Invest Builds Long Term Position
• Positive Sentiment: Product/market expansion: Robinhood’s launch of a stocks & shares ISA in the U.K. highlights international growth avenues that investors may view as incremental long‑term revenue opportunity. Here’s What Robinhood’s (HOOD) Entry Into UK’s ISA Market Means For The Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: HOOD was listed among “top software stocks” in a thematic Zacks piece — supportive for investor interest but not a direct catalyst. 5 Top Software Stocks Investors Can Buy Now (APP, PLTR, HOOD, CRM, NOW)
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple calendar pieces and previews flag HOOD as “in focus” this week because of the earnings cadence — increases attention and short‑term volatility but outcome‑dependent. Robinhood Stock In The Spotlight Ahead Of Q4 Earnings This Week
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported (multiple filings totaling several million dollars), which can concern some investors about near‑term insider conviction. Insider Selling: Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) Insider Sells $870,700.00 in Stock Insider Selling: Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) Insider Sells $4,613,537.40 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Several firms trimmed price targets (e.g., Truist/KeyCorp lowered targets to ~$130) citing falling crypto prices and market headwinds — a reminder that crypto volatility and sector selloffs can weigh on HOOD. Truist Lowers Robinhood (HOOD) PT to $130 Citing Falling Crypto Prices, Market Overreaction

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Robinhood Markets

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted 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 worth $25,000 after buying an additional 148 shares during the period. Valley National Advisers Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Robinhood Markets by 113.6% during the 3rd quarter. Valley National Advisers Inc. now owns 188 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC boosted its position in Robinhood Markets by 152.6% during the fourth quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 240 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 145 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC grew its stake in Robinhood Markets by 527.8% in the fourth quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC now owns 226 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Golden State Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Robinhood Markets by 107.6% in the third quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 191 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. 93.27% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Robinhood Markets Stock Up 4.5%

The firm has a market capitalization of $77.83 billion, a PE ratio of 35.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 2.43. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $113.99 and its 200 day simple moving average is $119.21.

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.