Wall Street Zen Downgrades Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) to Sell

Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) was downgraded by investment analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report released on Saturday.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Rosenblatt Securities cut their price objective on Webull from $15.00 to $12.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Zacks Research cut shares of Webull from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Webull in a research report on Monday, December 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $15.00.

Webull Stock Performance

Shares of BULL opened at $5.45 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $7.05 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $9.81. The stock has a market cap of $2.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -4.62 and a beta of -0.04. Webull has a 52 week low of $5.40 and a 52 week high of $79.56.

Institutional Trading of Webull

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new position in Webull in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Osaic Holdings Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Webull during the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Webull during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its holdings in shares of Webull by 860.7% in the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 2,959 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 2,651 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC purchased a new position in shares of Webull in the second quarter worth $69,000. Institutional investors own 92.48% of the company’s stock.

Webull News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Webull this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Webull reported full‑year 2025 revenue of $571M, up 46% year‑over‑year, driven by higher trading volumes — a clear sign revenue growth is intact. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue also rose sharply (up ~49.8% YoY) and company commentary emphasized record revenue growth and strategic expansions (product, B2B initiatives and international rollouts) that could expand TAM. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined plans to double premium subscribers and expand its B2B platform in 2026, and emphasized AI features as a growth driver — initiatives that, if executed, support recurring revenue and higher ARPU. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage was adjusted: Rosenblatt lowered its 12‑month price target from $15 to $12 but kept a “buy” rating — this reduces near‑term upside expectations while leaving a constructive stance. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials, slide deck and the full earnings call transcript are available for investors to vet management’s guidance and margin outlook. Reviewing the transcript/slide deck is important to judge cadence to profitability. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Webull missed Q4 EPS estimates (reported EPS below consensus) despite revenue beat — the EPS miss signals near‑term margin pressure and was a principal reason for the stock pullback. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Shares fell in premarket trading after headlines about lower Q4 profit; investors reacted to profitability metrics (negative ROE, modest net margin) that highlight execution risk on margins. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Independent coverage noted the quarterly earnings shortfall vs. consensus (different outlets show EPS misses), which can pressure short‑term sentiment until clear margin improvement or guidance beats emerge. Read More.

Webull Company Profile

Webull Financial LLC is a commission-free online brokerage platform that provides individual investors with access to U.S. equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options, and cryptocurrencies. Through its mobile and desktop applications, the company offers real-time market data, advanced charting tools, customizable watchlists, and streamlined order execution. Webull’s platform is designed to support both self-directed traders and investors seeking an intuitive interface coupled with professional-grade analytics.

In addition to its core trading services, Webull delivers educational resources and research tools to help users make informed decisions.