Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 30,130,260 shares, a decrease of 12.8% from the February 12th total of 34,546,761 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 24,203,761 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days. Currently, 4.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. Currently, 4.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 24,203,761 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days.
Insider Transactions at Robinhood Markets
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 transaction of $630,262.72. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer owned 9,133 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $981,614.84. The trade was a 39.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Steven M. Quirk sold 52,540 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.81, for a total value of $4,613,537.40. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 27,564 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,420,394.84. This represents a 65.59% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 475,132 shares of company stock worth $55,127,149. Insiders own 19.95% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Robinhood Markets
Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. 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. Sound Income Strategies LLC lifted its holdings in Robinhood Markets by 152.6% during the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 240 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 145 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC boosted its position in Robinhood Markets by 527.8% in the 4th quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC now owns 226 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 190 shares during the period. Golden State Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Robinhood Markets in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.27% of the company’s stock.
Robinhood Markets Stock Up 1.4%
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $1.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.32 billion. Robinhood Markets had a return on equity of 22.32% and a net margin of 42.10%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 26.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.01 earnings per share. Equities research analysts expect that Robinhood Markets will post 1.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Robinhood Markets News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Robinhood Markets this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Robinhood Ventures Fund I closed investments in Stripe and ElevenLabs — a signal that Robinhood is building a retail-accessible private-markets vehicle that could extend revenue/fee opportunities and broaden the company’s ecosystem. Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) Announces Investments in Stripe and ElevenLabs
- Positive Sentiment: ARK/ Cathie Wood holdings include HOOD (~3.6% of one model portfolio), highlighting continued institutional conviction that can support demand and positive sentiment around HOOD shares. Is Robinhood Markets (HOOD) a Top Tech Stock for 2026?
- Positive Sentiment: Product pipeline buzz — reports that Robinhood will roll out a new platinum credit card — supports the narrative of expanding non-trading revenue streams (cards, lending, ventures) that investors value for long-term margins. Did Robinhood Just Say “Checkmate” to American Express?
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets flag HOOD as a “trending” stock — useful short-term interest/data but not a fundamental endorsement; track user growth and revenue mix for confirmation. Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage is mixed: some firms remain upbeat but fair-value estimates have been trimmed recently, reflecting continued sensitivity to trading volumes and valuation assumptions — this keeps catalysts on both sides of the tape. How The Robinhood (HOOD) Investment Story Is Shifting As Analysts Reset Expectations
- Negative Sentiment: Heavy insider selling and some institutional trimming remain visible in recent disclosures (multiple executives and large funds have sold shares), which can weigh on sentiment and supply/demand dynamics. Robinhood Ventures Fund I Completes Investments in Stripe and ElevenLabs
- Negative Sentiment: Mizuho and others have cut price targets recently, signaling caution on valuation upside absent consistently stronger revenue diversification or higher trading sensitivity. Mizuho Cuts Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) Price Target to $110.00
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several analysts have recently commented on HOOD shares. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Robinhood Markets from $130.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Loop Capital set a $130.00 target price on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Argus started coverage on Robinhood Markets in a report on Friday, January 9th. They set a “buy” rating and a $145.00 target price for the company. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $120.59.
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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.
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