Robinhood Markets, Inc. $HOOD Shares Acquired by JT Stratford LLC

JT Stratford LLC lifted its stake in Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) by 306.7% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 10,435 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,869 shares during the period. JT Stratford LLC’s holdings in Robinhood Markets were worth $1,494,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 148 shares during the last quarter. Valley National Advisers Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 113.6% in the 3rd quarter. Valley National Advisers Inc. now owns 188 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 107.6% in the 3rd quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 191 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Smithfield Trust Co acquired a new stake in shares of Robinhood Markets in the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd purchased a new position in Robinhood Markets during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. 93.27% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Robinhood Markets Price Performance

NASDAQ:HOOD opened at $82.21 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $74.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 2.47. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $96.71 and its 200 day moving average price is $115.30. Robinhood Markets, Inc. has a 1-year low of $29.66 and a 1-year high of $153.86.

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.63 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $1.28 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.32 billion. Robinhood Markets had a net margin of 42.10% and a return on equity of 22.32%. Robinhood Markets’s quarterly revenue was up 26.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.01 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Robinhood Markets, Inc. will post 1.35 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Steven M. Quirk sold 52,540 shares of Robinhood Markets stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.81, for a total value of $4,613,537.40. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 27,564 shares in the company, valued at $2,420,394.84. The trade was a 65.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, insider Daniel Martin Gallagher, Jr. sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, the insider owned 393,612 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,271,796.84. The trade was a 2.48% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 470,997 shares of company stock worth $55,147,954 in the last three months. 14.47% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Robinhood Markets News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Robinhood launched a new premium Platinum credit card aimed at high‑income customers, signaling a push to win affluent clients and capture more consumer wallet share; this expands revenue potential beyond trading. Robinhood targets wealthy customers with new Platinum credit card
• Positive Sentiment: The company is unveiling multiple new products at a high‑profile launch event (JFK), which has generated positive investor buzz and helped lift the stock as traders anticipate new monetization paths. Robinhood Stock Takes Flight Ahead of Product Launch Event
• Positive Sentiment: Robinhood is piloting an advisor referral network and articulating a “financial super app” strategy (banking, investing, AI tools), which, if executed, could increase customer lifetime value and diversify fee streams. Robinhood Tests Advisor Network As Super App Vision Shapes Growth Story
• Positive Sentiment: Cryptocurrency price recovery (notably Bitcoin) boosted crypto‑related securities and trading activity, providing a short‑term tailwind to Robinhood’s transaction revenue and driving intraday gains. Why Are Robinhood (HOOD) Shares Soaring Today
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsements and bullish commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer) are amplifying investor optimism about Robinhood’s long‑term position in retail finance and its product roadmap. Jim Cramer on Robinhood: “They Own the Future”
• Neutral Sentiment: Robinhood is attracting heightened retail and media attention (noted by outlets like Zacks), which increases trading volume and volatility but is not a direct fundamental driver. Investors Heavily Search Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD): Here is What You Need to Know
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and competition risk: the premium credit card and super‑app moves put Robinhood up against entrenched players (AmEx, JPMorgan, established RIA channels); failure to attract wealthy customers or monetize new services would pressure expectations. Robinhood launches new platinum credit card aimed at wealthy customers

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on HOOD shares. Citizens Jmp reiterated a “market outperform” rating and issued a $180.00 price objective on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their target price on shares of Robinhood Markets from $152.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on shares of Robinhood Markets from $146.00 to $147.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Piper Sandler dropped their price objective on shares of Robinhood Markets from $155.00 to $135.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $121.71.

Robinhood Markets 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.