The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Robinhood has experienced rapid growth but faces concerns over macroeconomic conditions. Robinhood is expanding beyond investing into broader financial services, leveraging its strong brand and fostering a culture of innovation. The company's strategy targets younger, internet-first customers, aiming to capture value over time as their financial needs evolve.
I'm investing in Robinhood Markets, Inc. because it's one of the few fintechs generating serious free cash flow. I like that it's completely debt-free, with a rock-solid balance sheet and over $5 billion in cash and securities. With HOOD stock at 26x forward free cash flow, I believe I'm paying a very reasonable multiple for a business still growing at 15%+.
Since President Trump's Liberation Day announcement, HOOD stock is down just 5% as of the April 10 close. This compares to returns of down 7% and down 8.5% for the S&P 500 Index and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEARCA: XLF, respectively.
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Equity markets recently dipped due to concerns of deteriorating macroeconomic conditions, with the latest trigger being President Trump's trade wars. The S&P 500 index's performance over the trailing-12-month period no longer looks quite as impressive as it did at the start of 2025 -- the equity index is down nearly 1.5% over this period.
Robinhood (HOOD -9.95%) stock has been on a tear as the company has grown its business, but early data for 2025 indicates investors should reduce their growth expectations. In the video below, Travis Hoium explains why Robinhood is still a growth company, but volatility is ahead in 2025.
Discount broker Robinhood Markets (HOOD 1.26%) has quickly established itself as an important force in the brokerage industry. Offering free trades, for example, led to a massive change in the way brokers competed on cost.
Believe it or not, but Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) is still up year-to-date.
Robinhood (HOOD 1.20%) held another Gold event last week, introducing even more products for Robinhood Gold customers, including investment planning and banking services. This could help the company attract more customers and grow assets under custody, which Travis Hoium covers in this video.