Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) Trading 8.9% Higher – Here’s What Happened

Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL)’s stock price traded up 8.9% during trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $9.60 and last traded at $9.5650. Approximately 15,302,612 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 24% from the average daily volume of 12,347,618 shares. The stock had previously closed at $8.78.

Key Webull News

Here are the key news stories impacting Webull this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Upward earnings revisions: Northland Securities raised its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $0.04 from $0.01 and its Q4 2026 forecast to $0.05 from $0.01. The firm projects $0.12 in FY2026 EPS, versus the current consensus estimate of $0.06, and also increased several 2027 quarterly forecasts. These revisions suggest analysts expect stronger profitability than previously anticipated. Northland Securities estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Positive earnings momentum: Webull’s latest quarterly results included EPS of $0.12, well above the $0.01 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 51.2% year over year to $198.83 million. Zacks said the strength of recent earnings-estimate revisions could support additional near-term gains. Surging earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upside and AI expansion: The average Wall Street price target implies approximately 63% potential upside, although target-price reliability is uncertain. Separately, Webull Hong Kong launched Vega AI after reaching 480,000 active users, potentially improving engagement and differentiating the platform. Webull analyst price targets Vega AI expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider selling: President Anthony Denier sold 53,848 shares for about $475,000, reducing his ownership by 2.26%. The sale occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, and he still holds more than 2.3 million shares, limiting the bearish signal. SEC insider sale filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data: Reported short interest was zero shares, offering no meaningful indication of bearish positioning or potential short-covering activity.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded Webull from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Webull from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 22nd. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities increased their price target on shares of Webull from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $14.00.

Webull Price Performance

The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $7.51 and its 200-day simple moving average is $6.58. The firm has a market cap of $5.02 billion, a PE ratio of 118.08 and a beta of 0.53.

Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The company reported $0.12 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.01 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $198.83 million during the quarter. Webull had a return on equity of 5.95% and a net margin of 6.26%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 51.2% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Webull Corporation will post 0.06 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, President Anthony Michael Denier sold 53,848 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $8.83, for a total value of $475,477.84. Following the transaction, the president owned 2,332,295 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,594,164.85. This represents a 2.26% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, General Counsel Benjamin Worthy James sold 50,273 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.02, for a total transaction of $453,462.46. Following the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 1,150,991 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,381,938.82. This represents a 4.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 35.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Webull

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of BULL. Geode Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Webull during the second quarter worth about $3,810,000. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new stake in Webull in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $71,000. Sandia Investment Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Webull during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $771,000. Cable Car Capital LP acquired a new stake in shares of Webull during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,046,000. Finally, AQR Arbitrage LLC purchased a new position in shares of Webull during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,747,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.48% of the company’s stock.

About Webull

Webull Financial LLC is a commission-free online brokerage platform that provides individual investors with access to U.S. equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options, and cryptocurrencies. Through its mobile and desktop applications, the company offers real-time market data, advanced charting tools, customizable watchlists, and streamlined order execution. Webull’s platform is designed to support both self-directed traders and investors seeking an intuitive interface coupled with professional-grade analytics.

In addition to its core trading services, Webull delivers educational resources and research tools to help users make informed decisions.