JPMorgan Chase & Co. Lowers Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) Price Target to $10.00

Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) had its price objective dropped by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $16.00 to $10.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target points to a potential upside of 26.01% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research firms have also commented on WLTH. Zacks Research raised Wealthfront to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $9.50 price objective (down from $13.50) on shares of Wealthfront in a research report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price objective on shares of Wealthfront from $17.00 to $14.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Wealthfront from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on shares of Wealthfront from $12.00 to $10.50 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Wealthfront presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $11.20.

Wealthfront Stock Performance

NASDAQ WLTH traded down $0.46 on Thursday, reaching $7.94. 2,484,615 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,506,053. Wealthfront has a fifty-two week low of $7.20 and a fifty-two week high of $14.88.

Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 11th. The company reported ($1.31) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.24) by ($0.07). The business had revenue of $96.14 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $91.95 million.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Wealthfront

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of WLTH. Tiger Global Management LLC purchased a new position in Wealthfront in the fourth quarter valued at $205,982,000. Dag Ventures LLC purchased a new stake in Wealthfront during the 4th quarter worth about $187,725,000. Index Venture Associates VI Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Wealthfront during the 4th quarter worth about $128,567,000. Wellington Management Group LLP purchased a new position in shares of Wealthfront in the 4th quarter valued at about $54,182,000. Finally, T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Wealthfront during the 4th quarter worth about $31,136,000.

Trending Headlines about Wealthfront

Here are the key news stories impacting Wealthfront this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported record annual revenue and a quarterly revenue record; total platform assets rose ~17% year‑over‑year to a record $94.1 billion, supporting the growth story. Wealthfront Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a share‑repurchase plan alongside its results, which can support the share price over time by reducing float and signaling confidence from management. Wealthfront Announces Record Results and Share Repurchase Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target to $12.00 but kept an “overweight” rating, implying continued analyst conviction in upside versus current levels. Wells Fargo price target note – Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reaffirmed a “market perform” rating but cut its target to $9.50, reflecting more cautious near‑term expectations while keeping the stock in a hold/neutral posture. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods note – Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: Wealthfront missed EPS expectations for the quarter (reported ($1.31) vs. consensus ($1.24)) despite a revenue beat; the earnings miss is a primary driver of today’s selling. Earnings results & conference call – MarketBeat
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts cut forecasts and targets after the Q4 print, prompting downgrades and contributing to heavy downside momentum in the stock. These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Wealthfront After Q4 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple securities‑litigation firms (Faruqi & Faruqi; Bleichmar Fonti & Auld) announced investigations into Wealthfront, which raises legal/settlement risk and typically increases short‑term investor uncertainty. Faruqi & Faruqi investigation notice BFA Law investigation notice

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.