Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC Buys 5,890 Shares of Robinhood Markets, Inc. $HOOD

Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) by 41.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 20,116 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 5,890 shares during the period. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings in Robinhood Markets were worth $2,880,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Valley National Advisers Inc. lifted its stake in Robinhood Markets by 113.6% in the 3rd quarter. Valley National Advisers Inc. now owns 188 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 44.9% in the third quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 255 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the period. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its position in shares of Robinhood Markets by 120.3% in the second quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 271 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 148 shares in the last quarter. Smithfield Trust Co bought a new stake in Robinhood Markets during the second quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Security National Bank purchased a new position in Robinhood Markets during the third quarter worth about $46,000. 93.27% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

HOOD has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Compass Point reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a report on Monday, October 27th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Robinhood Markets from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Needham & Company LLC cut their price target on shares of Robinhood Markets from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial assumed coverage on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. They set a “buy” rating and a $155.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Loop Capital set a $152.00 price objective on shares of Robinhood Markets in a report on Thursday, December 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $136.62.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Robinhood Markets news, CEO Vladimir Tenev sold 375,000 shares of Robinhood Markets stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $121.63, for a total value of $45,611,250.00. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Daniel Martin Gallagher, Jr. sold 120,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $132.13, for a total value of $15,855,600.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 430,012 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $56,817,485.56. This trade represents a 21.82% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 2,878,425 shares of company stock worth $358,332,025 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 19.95% of the company’s stock.

Robinhood Markets Stock Performance

Shares of HOOD opened at $105.78 on Wednesday. Robinhood Markets, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $29.66 and a fifty-two week high of $153.86. The firm has a market cap of $95.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.89, a PEG ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 2.44. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $120.10 and a 200-day moving average price of $119.59.

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.61 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.20. Robinhood Markets had a net margin of 52.19% and a return on equity of 21.74%. The company had revenue of $1.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.15 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.17 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 100.0% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Robinhood Markets, Inc. will post 1.35 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Robinhood Markets

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

• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler reaffirmed an Overweight rating and a $155 price target, calling Robinhood a top pick to capture Gen Z trading growth — a bullish institutional endorsement that supports higher valuation expectations. Robinhood (HOOD) Leads Gen Z Trading Boom, Piper Sandler Reaffirms Overweight
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple Wall Street firms are highlighting Robinhood’s upside tied to expanding prediction‑market products and broader consumer engagement, reinforcing buy-side interest. Wall Street Firms Tout Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) Prospects amid Prediction Market Opportunity
• Positive Sentiment: Robinhood is promoting seasonal/parlay offerings ahead of major football games — product marketing that can boost engagement and transaction revenue in the near term. Robinhood Announces Parlays Before NFL Conference, CFP Championship Games
• Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term take pieces argue that if markets stay bullish and Robinhood keeps rolling out products, growth could continue — useful context but not new catalyst. Where Will Robinhood Stock Be in 5 Years?
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative financial write‑ups contrast Robinhood with peers, offering valuation and margin context for investors weighing relative exposure. Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) & Diamond Hill Investment Group (NASDAQ:DHIL) Financial Contrast
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage warns about prediction‑market regulatory and insider‑trading risks after high‑profile outcomes drew scrutiny — a potential headwind if regulators tighten oversight or impose restrictions. As Prediction Markets Grow in Popularity, Some Fear ‘Insider Trading.’ What’s Next?
• Negative Sentiment: Opinion and analysis pieces question whether HOOD is still a buy after its recent rally and highlight valuation risk — these narratives can pressure the stock as traders lock in gains. Robinhood Markets (HOOD) Stock: Is It Still a Buy After an Epic Rally?
• Negative Sentiment: Headline forecasts and “crash” narratives amplify downside sentiment and may drive short-term selling despite mixed fundamentals. Robinhood share price forecast as the crash continues

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.