The Goldman Sachs Group Cuts Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) Price Target to $10.50

Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) had its target price lowered by The Goldman Sachs Group from $12.00 to $10.50 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Several other research firms have also issued reports on WLTH. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Wealthfront from $12.50 to $12.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Wealthfront from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $9.50 price objective (down from $13.50) on shares of Wealthfront in a research note on Thursday. KeyCorp started coverage on shares of Wealthfront in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. They issued a “sector weight” rating on the stock. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Wealthfront to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Wealthfront presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $12.67.

Wealthfront Trading Down 0.3%

Shares of WLTH opened at $7.86 on Thursday. Wealthfront has a 12 month low of $7.20 and a 12 month high of $14.88. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $8.59.

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Wealthfront

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Sandia Investment Management LP acquired a new position in Wealthfront during the 4th quarter worth approximately $44,000. Barclays PLC acquired a new stake in Wealthfront in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $136,000. Symmetry Investments LP acquired a new position in shares of Wealthfront during the fourth quarter worth $190,000. Realta Investment Advisors bought a new position in shares of Wealthfront in the 4th quarter valued at $194,000. Finally, Hudson Bay Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Wealthfront during the 4th quarter valued at $245,000.

Key Stories Impacting Wealthfront

Here are the key news stories impacting Wealthfront this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record platform growth and revenue — Wealthfront reported record revenue and hit roughly $94.1 billion in platform assets, supporting long‑term growth thesis. Wealthfront Hits Record $94.1 Billion in Platform Assets
• Positive Sentiment: Share repurchase announced — Management unveiled a buyback plan alongside the results, which can support the share price and signal confidence from the company. Wealthfront Announces Record Results and Share Repurchase Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat — Revenue exceeded consensus (company reported ~$96.1M vs. ~$92M estimate), showing top‑line traction despite other headwinds. Wealthfront Reports Latest Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call: growth vs. fee pressure — Management reiterated growth initiatives but acknowledged fee pressure and margin impacts; read the Q4 transcript for details on guidance and strategy. Wealthfront Q4 2026 Earnings Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Large one‑time charges and cash outflows pressured results — Q4 included about $135M in IPO‑related charges and management reported roughly $360M of cash‑management outflows, which worried investors about near‑term profitability and AUM stability. Wealthfront Stock Slides 6% Despite Revenue Beat on Cash Outflow Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cut targets and trimmed forecasts — Multiple firms lowered price targets and forecasts after the print (JPMorgan, Goldman, Wells Fargo, Keefe et al.), increasing sell‑side pressure. These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Wealthfront After Q4 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Class‑action / securities investigations launched — Two law firms have announced probes into Wealthfront, which can add legal risk and prolong negative sentiment. Faruqi & Faruqi Investigation BFA Law Investigation

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.