Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.07 EPS

Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported ($1.31) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.24) by ($0.07), Zacks reports. The firm had revenue of $96.14 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $91.95 million.

Here are the key takeaways from Wealthfront’s conference call:

• Record fiscal performance — revenue of $365M (+18% YoY) and Adjusted EBITDA of $170.7M (+20% YoY) with a 47% margin, plus strong free cash flow of $151.1M (88% conversion).
• Platform and client growth — total platform assets reached a record $94.1B at fiscal year-end (and $95.2B in February), investment advisory assets rose 29% YoY to $48.7B, and funded clients grew ~17% to ~1.42M.
• Cash Management pressure — sizable cash outflows after rate cuts (January net outflows ~$840M, improving to $145M in February); Wealthfront raised client APY 5bps and launched a 25bps direct-deposit incentive, guiding Q1 cash-management fee rate to ~57–58bps and warning that wider uptake could compress margins further.
• Home Lending rollout is early-stage — expanded early access to Colorado, Texas, and California and aims to offer rates ~50bps below the national average, but Wealthfront is deliberately scaling slowly to improve digital experience and operations before broader availability.
• GAAP vs. cash profile — GAAP diluted net loss of $134.8M driven by $239M IPO-related double-trigger equity expense, while the company remains debt-free with $440.8M cash and a $100M share repurchase authorization.

Wealthfront Trading Down 9.1%

Shares of WLTH traded down $0.77 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $7.64. The company had a trading volume of 776,617 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,466,530. Wealthfront has a 52-week low of $7.20 and a 52-week high of $14.88.

Institutional Trading of Wealthfront

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of WLTH. Sandia Investment Management LP purchased a new stake in Wealthfront in the 4th quarter worth approximately $44,000. Barclays PLC purchased a new stake in Wealthfront in the fourth quarter worth about $136,000. Symmetry Investments LP purchased a new stake in Wealthfront in the fourth quarter worth about $190,000. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP bought a new position in shares of Wealthfront in the 4th quarter worth approximately $245,000. Finally, Cohen & Steers Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Wealthfront in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $272,000.

Wealthfront News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Wealthfront this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company announced record results and a share repurchase plan, which can support the stock by signaling confidence and reducing float. Wealthfront Announces Record Results and Share Repurchase Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Reported record annual revenue ($365.0M) and Q4 revenue ($96.1M); total platform assets rose 17% y/y to $94.1B — fundamental growth metrics that support valuation. Wealthfront Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 2026 earnings call transcript is available for management commentary and Q&A that could clarify guidance, margin outlook and buyback details (important for near-term sentiment). Wealthfront Corporation (NASDAQ:WLTH) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Recent quarter included an EPS miss (reported ($1.31) vs. consensus ($1.24)), which can pressure short-term sentiment and amplify downside despite revenue beats. (See company results above.)
• Negative Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reaffirmed a “market perform” rating but cut its price target to $9.50 (from $13.50), reducing upside expectations and signaling more cautious analyst sentiment. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Market Perform and PT Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Other sell-side notes (Royal Bank of Canada and pessimistic forecasts reported) add to downward pressure from analysts. Royal Bank Of Canada Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH)
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple securities-law firms have launched investigations into Wealthfront (Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP; Faruqi & Faruqi LLP), raising legal risk and potential liability concerns that typically weigh on stock sentiment. WLTH Securities Reminder (BFA Law) Faruqi & Faruqi Launches Investigation

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Wealthfront from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $9.50 price objective (down from $13.50) on shares of Wealthfront in a research note on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on shares of Wealthfront from $12.50 to $12.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $12.00 price target on shares of Wealthfront in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Wealthfront to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $11.88.

Wealthfront Company Profile

Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) is a technology-driven wealth management firm that provides automated investment services to individual investors. Operating as a robo-advisor, the company uses algorithms and software to construct and manage diversified portfolios largely composed of low-cost exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Its platform is geared toward long-term, goal-based investing with an emphasis on passive strategies, automated rebalancing and straightforward user experience delivered through web and mobile applications.

The company’s product suite includes automated portfolio management, tax-loss harvesting and goal-planning tools that help clients set and track financial objectives.