Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC Increases Stake in Robinhood Markets, Inc. $HOOD

Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) by 39.7% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 26,182 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,443 shares during the period. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC’s holdings in Robinhood Markets were worth $2,451,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lifted its position in shares of Robinhood Markets by 462.6% in the 2nd quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 1,192,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $111,537,000 after purchasing an additional 980,868 shares during the period. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH purchased a new stake in Robinhood Markets during the second quarter worth $238,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its position in Robinhood Markets by 2,520.0% during the 2nd quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 6,550 shares of the company’s stock valued at $613,000 after acquiring an additional 6,300 shares in the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC increased its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 54.4% in the 2nd quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 25,111 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,588,000 after acquiring an additional 8,851 shares during the period. Finally, Delos Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Robinhood Markets in the 2nd quarter worth $56,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.27% of the company’s stock.

Robinhood Markets Stock Up 3.6%

HOOD stock opened at $121.35 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $109.12 billion, a PE ratio of 50.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.31 and a beta of 2.43. Robinhood Markets, Inc. has a 52 week low of $29.66 and a 52 week high of $153.86. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $129.19 and a 200 day moving average of $113.54.

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

Robinhood Markets News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Truist initiated coverage / bullish commentary — Truist analysts have pushed a constructive view on HOOD, with public interviews outlining a clear bull case, supporting investor sentiment and likely contributing to buying interest. Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) Coverage Initiated at Truist Financial
• Positive Sentiment: Product expansion: prediction markets & sports-betting features — Robinhood is expanding prediction-market tools (NFL combos, player contracts) and positioning for sports-related trading, which could increase user activity and new revenue streams. Media and exec interviews highlight this as a strategic growth lever. Robinhood expands services tied to prediction markets as rivals take the gloves off
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds and firm-level recognition — Barclays and other outlets cite a favorable 2026 outlook for wealth brokers and alternative-asset managers, naming Robinhood as a beneficiary; that macro view supports investor appetite for HOOD. Robinhood (HOOD) Beneficiary of Barclays’ Positive 2026 Outlook for Wealth Brokers and Alternative Asset Managers Amid Mixed Exchange Environment
• Neutral Sentiment: WonderFi deal outside-date extended to June 1, 2026 — Robinhood and WonderFi agreed to push the transaction closing deadline, while continuing integration planning for a Canadian rollout; this maintains an acquisition catalyst but delays timing and certainty. WonderFi Announces Extension to the Outside Date for Robinhood Transaction
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces on prediction markets’ upside — Several analysis articles and TV interviews examine whether prediction markets can materially lift revenue and engagement; useful for context but outcome depends on adoption and monetization. Robinhood: Will Prediction Markets Drive Stock Higher?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and market-risk concerns — Coverage notes that HOOD’s rally has left it with an elevated valuation and exposed it to broader market volatility; investors should factor valuation when sizing positions. These 2 Financial Stocks Beat the Market by 208% and 55% in 2025. Should You Buy Them in 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Political/AI scrutiny — CEO Vlad Tenev has publicly responded to lawmakers’ concerns about AI and retail exposure to private AI firms; heightened political attention can raise regulatory risk and investor uncertainty. Robinhood’s Vlad Tenev Addresses Bernie Sanders’ AI Concerns

Insider Transactions at Robinhood Markets

In related news, insider Steven M. Quirk sold 49,942 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $131.15, for a total value of $6,549,893.30. Following the sale, the insider owned 54,496 shares in the company, valued at $7,147,150.40. This represents a 47.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Daniel Martin Gallagher, Jr. sold 120,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.13, for a total transaction of $15,855,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 430,012 shares in the company, valued at approximately $56,817,485.56. This trade represents a 21.82% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 3,686,763 shares of company stock worth $475,858,262 in the last 90 days. 14.47% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Robinhood Markets from $110.00 to $146.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. CICC Research initiated coverage on shares of Robinhood Markets in a report on Monday, October 27th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $155.00 price target on the stock. Dbs Bank raised shares of Robinhood Markets to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Truist Financial initiated coverage on shares of Robinhood Markets in a research note on Wednesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $155.00 target price for the company. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $137.25.

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.