Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) Shares Up 2.2% – Time to Buy?

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) traded up 2.2% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $73.88 and last traded at $73.39. 23,308,576 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 25% from the average session volume of 30,963,332 shares. The stock had previously closed at $71.78.

Trending Headlines about Robinhood Markets

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

• Positive Sentiment: Robinhood launched a $1 billion closed-end fund to give retail investors access to pre-IPO names (SpaceX, Databricks, Stripe). This is a new product that could drive fee income, expand retail engagement, and differentiate Robinhood’s asset offerings. Robinhood’s 1b Fund Opens Retail Door To Pre IPO Tech Giants
• Positive Sentiment: Cathie Wood’s firm added HOOD in a “buy the dip” move, signaling conviction from a prominent institutional investor and potentially supporting near-term demand and sentiment. Cathie Wood Bought the Dip in Robinhood Stock. Should You Buy HOOD in February 2026 Too?
• Neutral Sentiment: Robinhood will present at the Citizens Technology Conference on March 2, an investor-relations event that could provide management’s outlook and boost clarity for investors if new guidance or product details are shared. Robinhood Markets, Inc. to Present at the Citizens Technology Conference on March 2, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: WallStreetBets social chatter is mixed heading into the session; elevated mention volume can amplify intraday volatility but doesn’t point to a clear directional catalyst. Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mixed Premarket Tuesday; Sandisk to Advance, Hims & Hers Health to Decline
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage highlighting anticipated 2026 IPO activity underscores long-term opportunity for Robinhood as a distribution platform for retail access to new listings, but this is a longer‑term structural tailwind rather than an immediate earnings lever. 3 of the Most Highly Anticipated IPOs of 2026 (HOOD)
• Negative Sentiment: Barron’s revisited “troubled financials” (including Robinhood) amid sector underperformance and technical weakness; any sustained weakness in financials can pressure HOOD multiple and sentiment. Revisiting 3 Troubled Financials: Has Anything Changed With Blue Owl, PayPal, or Robinhood?
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary noting HOOD is well off its highs and down materially year-to-date highlights lingering investor concern about valuation and volatility; this keeps downside risk if macro or sector pain persists. 1 Magnificent Growth Stock Down 33% to Buy and Hold Forever

Analyst Ratings Changes

HOOD has been the topic of several analyst reports. CICC Research assumed coverage on Robinhood Markets in a research report on Monday, October 27th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $155.00 price objective on the stock. Mizuho lowered their price target on Robinhood Markets from $172.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Dbs Bank upgraded Robinhood Markets to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Needham & Company LLC lowered their target price on shares of Robinhood Markets from $135.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their target price on shares of Robinhood Markets from $121.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Robinhood Markets presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $121.71.

Robinhood Markets Price Performance

The firm has a 50-day moving average of $102.58 and a 200-day moving average of $117.05. The stock has a market cap of $65.99 billion, a PE ratio of 35.63, a PEG ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 2.44.

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.63 by $0.03. Robinhood Markets had a net margin of 42.10% and a return on equity of 22.32%. The business had revenue of $1.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.32 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.01 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 26.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts forecast that Robinhood Markets, Inc. will post 1.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Robinhood Markets

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 transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Steven M. Quirk sold 52,540 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.81, for a total value of $4,613,537.40. Following the transaction, the insider owned 27,564 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,420,394.84. This represents a 65.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 696,413 shares of company stock worth $84,031,209 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 19.95% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Robinhood Markets

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. North Star Investment Management Corp. lifted its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 44.9% in the 3rd quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 255 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. raised its position in Robinhood Markets by 33.8% during the third quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 321 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares during the period. CogentBlue Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in Robinhood Markets by 3.8% during the third quarter. CogentBlue Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,391 shares of the company’s stock valued at $342,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares during the period. Evolution Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Robinhood Markets by 5.2% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,916 shares of the company’s stock valued at $217,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares during the last quarter. Finally, ORG Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 5.5% in the 3rd quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 1,876 shares of the company’s stock worth $269,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 93.27% of the company’s stock.

About Robinhood Markets

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.