Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) Trading 8.9% Higher – Here’s What Happened

Shares of Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL) were up 8.9% during trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $9.60 and last traded at $9.5650. Approximately 15,302,612 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 24% from the average session volume of 12,347,618 shares. The stock had previously closed at $8.78.

Webull News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Webull this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Upward earnings revisions: Northland Securities raised its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $0.04 from $0.01 and its Q4 2026 forecast to $0.05 from $0.01. The firm projects $0.12 in FY2026 EPS, versus the current consensus estimate of $0.06, and also increased several 2027 quarterly forecasts. These revisions suggest analysts expect stronger profitability than previously anticipated. Northland Securities estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Positive earnings momentum: Webull’s latest quarterly results included EPS of $0.12, well above the $0.01 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 51.2% year over year to $198.83 million. Zacks said the strength of recent earnings-estimate revisions could support additional near-term gains. Surging earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upside and AI expansion: The average Wall Street price target implies approximately 63% potential upside, although target-price reliability is uncertain. Separately, Webull Hong Kong launched Vega AI after reaching 480,000 active users, potentially improving engagement and differentiating the platform. Webull analyst price targets Vega AI expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider selling: President Anthony Denier sold 53,848 shares for about $475,000, reducing his ownership by 2.26%. The sale occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, and he still holds more than 2.3 million shares, limiting the bearish signal. SEC insider sale filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data: Reported short interest was zero shares, offering no meaningful indication of bearish positioning or potential short-covering activity.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

BULL has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Rosenblatt Securities increased their target price on shares of Webull from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Webull from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Webull from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $14.00.

Webull Trading Up 7.6%

The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $7.51 and a 200 day moving average price of $6.58. The firm has a market cap of $5.02 billion, a PE ratio of 118.08 and a beta of 0.53.

Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.01 by $0.11. Webull had a net margin of 6.26% and a return on equity of 5.95%. The firm had revenue of $198.83 million during the quarter. Webull’s quarterly revenue was up 51.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts predict that Webull Corporation will post 0.06 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, President Anthony Michael Denier sold 53,848 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $8.83, for a total transaction of $475,477.84. Following the completion of the sale, the president owned 2,332,295 shares in the company, valued at $20,594,164.85. This trade represents a 2.26% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, General Counsel Benjamin Worthy James sold 50,273 shares of Webull stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.02, for a total transaction of $453,462.46. Following the sale, the general counsel directly owned 1,150,991 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,381,938.82. The trade was a 4.19% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 35.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Geode Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Webull during the second quarter worth $3,810,000. Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new position in shares of Webull in the 2nd quarter valued at $71,000. Sandia Investment Management LP acquired a new position in shares of Webull in the 2nd quarter valued at $771,000. Cable Car Capital LP purchased a new position in shares of Webull during the 2nd quarter worth $1,046,000. Finally, AQR Arbitrage LLC purchased a new position in shares of Webull during the 2nd quarter worth $1,747,000. 92.48% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Webull

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.