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

Shares of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) shot up 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. 40,110,596 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 42% from the average session volume of 28,265,830 shares. The stock had previously closed at $82.82.

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on HOOD. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Loop Capital set a $152.00 target price on shares of Robinhood Markets in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Dbs Bank upgraded Robinhood Markets to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $135.00 price objective on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. 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, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $131.82.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Robinhood Markets news, Director Baiju Bhatt sold 418,338 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $116.56, for a total transaction of $48,761,477.28. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Vladimir Tenev sold 375,000 shares of Robinhood Markets stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $121.63, for a total transaction of $45,611,250.00. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 1,537,615 shares of company stock valued at $182,272,702. Company insiders own 14.47% of the company’s stock.

Robinhood Markets News Roundup

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Robinhood Markets

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HOOD. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Robinhood Markets by 24.9% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 94,437,054 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,521,497,000 after acquiring an additional 18,824,923 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 103.2% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 32,246,155 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,617,004,000 after purchasing an additional 16,375,734 shares during the last quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of Robinhood Markets by 3,615.7% during the second quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 11,555,160 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,081,910,000 after purchasing an additional 11,244,182 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Robinhood Markets in the second quarter worth about $973,122,000. Finally, Paradigm Operations LP purchased a new stake in shares of Robinhood Markets in the second quarter worth about $308,979,000. 93.27% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Robinhood Markets Stock Up 4.5%

The company has a market capitalization of $77.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 2.43. The business has a 50 day moving average of $113.99 and a 200 day moving average of $119.21.

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.