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Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has had a busy few weeks. A new blockchain launch, a wave of Wall Street attention, and now, days before its next earnings report, a fresh vote of confidence from one of the biggest names on the Street. Goldman Sachs has raised its price target on Robinhood to $137 from $121, keeping a Buy rating intact ahead of the company's second-quarter results. Analyst James Yaro made the revision, following an earlier adjustment on Feb. 20, when Goldman had actually lowered its target to $111 from $130 while maintaining the same rating. Analysts tracked by FactSet currently hold an average Overweight rating on the stock, with a mean price target of $120.83. Despite the upgrade, HOOD shares were trading at $101.91 at press time, down 3.76% over the past 24 hours, showing little reaction to the fresh target. Related: Solana's NFT dinosaurs make debut on Amazon Prime Video The upgrade comes as Robinhood's push into tokenized assets picks up momentum. Robinhood launched its own blockchain, Robinhood Chain, on July 1, an Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 network built on Arbitrum's Orbit technology using Chainlink for data and cross-chain infrastructure. Total value locked on the network has climbed to roughly $213 million as of July 17, up more than 13% in a single day, according to DeFiLlama. Wall Street has taken notice. In a July 13 research note, Bernstein said Robinhood Chain generated $3.1 billion in decentralized exchange trading volume in its first week, making it a top-five chain by DEX activity. More than 65,000 users now hold roughly $13 million in tokenized stocks and $300 million in stablecoins on the network. Mysterious trader buys millions ahead of Trump's White House meeting SpaceX stock hits an all-time low below IPO price, what it means for its 18,712 BTC Google searches for XRP sink amid 60% price crash in a year Robinhood reports second-quarter earnings on July 29. Analysts currently expect earnings per share of $0.40 on $1.23 billion in revenue. In the first quarter, the company posted EPS of $0.38, missing the $0.39 consensus estimate. HOOD remains roughly 25% below its all-time high of $153.86, hit in October 2025 at the peak of the last crypto market cycle. Related: Barclays, Morgan Stanley boost Robinhood price target by up to 50% This story was originally published by TheStreet on Jul 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the...

Robinhood’s next earnings surprise may have little to do with stocks or crypto. Heading into its second-quarter report at the end of July, the trading platform is likely seeing a sharp acceleration in prediction-market activity, according to Fundstrat's Sean Farrell. In a new interview with Coinage, Farrell estimated that the growth in the new trading arena may still be underestimated by investors more focused on dedicated prediction-market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. “I think the market is overlooking this fact,” Farrell said, pointing to growth estimates he'd put together using similar metrics seen on Polymarket. By his count, Robinhood likely saw a more than 40% surge in revenue related to event contracts relative to the first quarter. The reason it matters is that prediction markets are no longer an experimental side product for Robinhood. In the first quarter, event contracts generated $104 million in revenue — up from just $3 million a year earlier — and accounted for 10% of Robinhood’s total net revenue. Crypto trading, by comparison, generated $134 million after falling 47% year-over-year. In other words, a product that barely contributed to Robinhood’s business a year ago has already grown to nearly rival its crypto operation. That makes the second quarter especially important. Even before June’s World Cup-related surge, prediction-market volumes were already rising steadily. Farrell believes sports contracts would be a major driver of that acceleration. Read More from Coinage: Bitcoin Holds $63,000 Despite Another Strategy Sale Why Trump's Crypto Project Is Launching Its Own Dollar “They have demonstrated some very compelling traction in those event contracts,” he said. “Given the World Cup that we just had, which I think has been a huge catalyst for prediction market volumes, I think that they’re probably going to post a pretty impressive June and July.” Robinhood launched markets covering more than 100 World Cup matches in June, allowing customers to trade contracts on individual games, tournament winners, spreads, totals and player performance. The company also began routing some of those contracts through Rothera, the CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse created through its joint venture with Susquehanna International Group. That expansion illustrates why Robinhood may have an advantage over the prediction-market companies receivi...

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Cryptocurrencies are tentatively recovering to begin the year’s third quarter. On July 3, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) was trading at $62,128 U.S., having gained 1% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin's price is back above the key support level of $60,000 U.S. that analysts say is needed for a sustained rally to begin. A week ago, Bitcoin was trading at a 21-month low of $58,000 U.S. Other cryptocurrencies are also staging a rebound, with Ethereum's price up 3% over the past 24 hours to $1,740 U.S. Heading into the July 4th holiday weekend in America, crypto prices were gaining ground as investors rotate capital out of high-flying microchip and semiconductor stocks such as Micron Technology (NASDAQ: $MU) and SanDisk (NASDAQ: $SNDK). Adding to the bullish sentiment around crypto is news that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the spot price of Bitcoin have seen an influx of capital following a 10-day losing streak. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $221.7 million U.S. of capital on July 2, their biggest inflow in two months. The inflows ended a difficult 10-day outflow streak that saw investors pull a total of $2.73 billion U.S. from the funds. More From Cryptoprowl: Ripple, The Company Behind XRP, Is Valued At $50 Billion Eightco Secures $125 Million Investment From Bitmine And ARK Invest, Shares Surge Blockchain Projects Decline 75% As Developers Shift To A.I. Stanley Druckenmiller Says Stablecoins Could Reshape Global Finance New York Stock Exchange Invests $600 Million In Polymarket Here’s what else happened with cryptocurrencies over the past week… Strategy Announces $2 Billion Stock Buyback Program: Strategy (NASDAQ: $MSTR) has announced a new $2 billion U.S. stock buyback program as it looks to attract investors and boost its share price. Strategy’s board has also approved a “Bitcoin Monetization Program” that will allow the company to sell Bitcoin when management deems it advantageous. Proceeds from Bitcoin sales can be used to build or replenish the company's cash reserves, fund preferred stock dividends, make interest payments, and finance stock buybacks. American Bitcoin Conducts Reverse Stock Split: American Bitcoin (NASDAQ: $ABTC) has conducted a reverse stock split to avoid being delisted from the Nasdaq (NASDAQ: $NDAQ) exchange. American Bitcoin is the Bitcoin mining company that’s majority-owned by Hut 8 (NASDAQ: $HUT). The company’s shares are currently tradin...

ARKK also added other financial stocks, including Robinhood, Coinbase, Circle, and Bullish. SoFi’s new platform will offer fixed-rate business loans of up to $250,000 to small businesses. However, investment bank Keefe Bruyette said it does not expect a significant near-term financial impact from the new offering. Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management closed its second quarter by adding a significant position in SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFI) on the same day that the fintech firm launched a small business lending platform offering loans of up to $250,000. According to Ark Invest Tracker, Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) bought 202,095 shares of SOFI, worth about $3.62 million based on its last closing price. See what 10M+ investors are talking about. Get the Stocktwits Daily Rip for what retail is watching right now, free to your inbox The ETF also added other financial stocks, including Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD), and cryptocurrency firms Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN), Circle Internet Group, Inc. (CRCL), and Bullish (BLSH). These purchases align with Wood’s bullish stance on the pending CLARITY Act, which could provide regulatory clarity for financial and crypto firms by defining when digital assets are treated as commodities. It would also place more oversight under the CFTC, a move Wood has previously said could accelerate innovation and institutional adoption. Meanwhile, earlier on Tuesday, the financial company launched SoFi Small Business Loans, expanding beyond its core lending operations as it targets becoming the everything app for digital financial services. The new platform will offer fixed-rate business loans of up to $250,000 to small businesses, with the company stating that eligibility checks would be completed in minutes and that funding would be available as soon as 24 hours after approval. It also features transparent pricing with no application, origination, or prepayment fees, alongside predictable repayment schedules to help businesses manage cash flow and growth plans. “Small business owners deserve financing that moves as fast as they do. @SoFi Small Business Loans are an important step in building a financial services platform for every major financial decision in our members’ lives, and all the days in between,” CEO Anthony Noto said in a post on X. However, investment bank Keefe Bruyette said it does not expect a significant near...

According to the analyst, Robinhood is poised to compound assets at more than 20% annually over the next decade. Robinhood's growth prospects over the next several years will "remain just as attractive as they are today," the firm reportedly said. According to Koyfin data, the 27 analysts covering the stock have a 12-month average price target of $102.90, indicating about 4% upside. Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD) have surged more than 42% since the start of April, setting up their best quarter since September 2025. A Wall Street analyst believes there may be more room to rally. The fintech company is garnering Wall Street attention, with BTIG initiating coverage of Robinhood with a ‘Buy’ rating and $125 price target last week, according to a report from Investing.com. The target indicates nearly 27% upside from its last close. See what 10M+ investors are talking about. Get the Stocktwits Daily Rip for what retail is watching right now, free to your inbox According to the analyst, Robinhood is poised to compound assets at more than 20% annually over the next decade, citing demographic tailwinds, product expansion, and international growth as catalysts. BTIG analyst Andrew Harte said Robinhood was "born to disrupt, built to compound," adding that the company has grown well beyond its commission-free trading origins to now offer customers exposure to cryptocurrency, prediction markets, and wealth management. BTIG also noted that Robinhood is "structurally advantaged to grow faster than legacy competitors," highlighting the young age of its average customer with a $13,000 average account balance. The firm added that Robinhood’s priority is to keep customers on the platform rather than allowing them to graduate to legacy platforms. Near-term, BTIG highlighted monthly options contract volumes of approximately 818 million versus the consensus of 671 million as a sign that key performance indicators are tracking ahead of expectations. Robinhood's growth prospects over the next several years will "remain just as attractive as they are today," the firm reportedly said. According to Koyfin data, the 27 analysts covering the stock have a 12-month average price target of $102.90, indicating about 4% upside. Robinhood continues to benefit from several growth catalysts, including regulatory approval to act as an IPO underwriter, positioning it alongside major Wall...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) was up 0.14% intraday after Truist Securities reiterated a Buy rating and $100 price target following the company's June month-to-date volume update. Equities, options, and prediction markets are all on pace for record trading in June, while crypto volumes remain suppressed but are showing positive month-over-month trends. Run-rating those volumes through the full quarter suggests double-digit upside to Q2 transaction revenues, or mid- to high-single-digit upside to overall Q2 revenues, according to Truist. Truist also addressed the stock's premarket weakness following last week's convertible notes announcement, attributing the 1-2 point decline to uncertainty around the rationale for the capital raise and arbitrage activity tied to the convertible structure. The firm's $100 price target sits roughly 6% below the current trading level. Cantor Fitzgerald also raised its price target on Robinhood to $130, citing several potential growth drivers, including the launch of Rothera and the expected boost to prediction market activity from the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, Argus increased its target to $110 and pointed to the company's recent decision to reduce its workforce by 10% as part of ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

Dave Inc. DAVE is currently trading at a 12-month forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 17.1X, lower than the industry average of 21.9X. Its return on equity (ROE) of nearly 80% far exceeds the industry average of 12.3%, highlighting the company’s high efficiency in converting shareholder equity into net income. While Dave appears undervalued, its return on equity suggests that this discount could be anomalous, leading to mispricing. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Dave’s massive ROE is not an artificially inflated metric, as it is driven by a high net margin of 37.2%, far exceeding the industry average of 1.4%. Dave’s total debt is 36.8% of its total equity, lower than its industry peers’ 43%, demonstrating low financial risks, robust liquidity and the ability to fund future operations without resorting to high-interest debt. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The company has impressively maintained customer acquisition costs of $18-$19, with 22% year-over-year growth in new members. It is a clear indication of scalability in operation, considering that Dave can register a 61% hike in adjusted net income in the first quarter of 2026. On the credit risk management front, Dave’s CashAI v5.5 has operated flawlessly, improving 28-day past due sequentially and year over year to 1.69%, the record lowest first-quarter rate in the company’s history despite the seasonality risks. The company’s net monetization rate of 5.1% is the highest in more than four years, underscoring the quality of its earnings growth. Affirm Holdings AFRM and Robinhood Markets HOOD, which are Dave’s close competitors, trade at P/E multiples of 42.9X and 46.3X, respectively. Not only do these companies trade at more than double the premium of Dave, Affirm Holdings and Robinhood Markets are also comparatively less capital efficient, generating ROE of 11.2% and 21.4%, respectively. In conclusion, we can say that Dave operates at a superior fundamental model in terms of unleveraged capital efficiency, given that Affirm Holdings and Robinhood Markets hold total debt of 138.2% and 209.4% of total equity, respectively. Dave has jumped 51.1% in the past year, significantly outperforming the 9.8% return of its industry. DAVE has a Value Score of C. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dave’s 2026 and 2027...

Ondas Inc (NASDAQ:ONDS) is among the best Robinhood stocks under $20 to buy now. Ondas Inc (NASDAQ:ONDS) shares have gained more than 30% in the past month and surged more than 980% over the past year. The Street expects ONDS stock to keep going up over the next 12 months, amid growing interest in drone stocks as the Pentagon weighs funding the industry. According to a Wall Street Journal report on May 27, the Trump administration is looking at funding a group of drone companies. The Pentagon is pursuing funding deals that would include debt and equity, with the goal of supporting domestic production of drones and lowering the cost of these products. Ondas Inc provides autonomous drone systems for defense and homeland security, and the company is doing well in business. Ondas shares have soared on the back of strong Q1 2026 results. Revenue increased 10-fold year-over-year to $50.1 million, and pro forma backlog rose 570% quarter-over-quarter to $68.3 million. The company posted a net income of $361.2 million, compared with a net loss of $15.3 million a year ago. Looking ahead, Ondas raised its full-year 2026 revenue expectation to at least $390 million, indicating a potential 670% YoY growth. The company expects global demand for autonomous systems to continue fueling its growth. Ondas Inc (NASDAQ:ONDS) is a leading provider of autonomous systems and private wireless solutions to industrial and government customers. It provides automated drone platforms and robotic interceptors for defense and homeland security. It also builds private wireless networks for heavy industries to support secure and reliable communications. While we acknowledge the potential of ONDS as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 8 Best Land and Timber Stocks to Buy Now and 10 Best Sin Stocks to Buy Now. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Popular Penny Stocks on Robinhood to Watch in 2026. ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE:GWH) is one of the popular penny stocks on Robinhood on this list. TheFly reported on May 18 that Roth Capital reduced its price target on GWH from $2.50 to $2 while maintaining a Buy rating. The adjustment followed the company’s softer first-quarter results as GWH continues shifting toward commercialization of its Energy Base platform, although management pointed to ongoing strategic developments involving Project New Horizon alongside SRP and Google. Moreover, the company’s growing commercial momentum was further reflected in a significant infrastructure achievement announced on May 5, 2026. ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE:GWH) revealed that it had completed the commissioning of two iron flow battery systems for Turlock Irrigation District in California’s Central Valley. The installation combines ESS’s long-duration energy storage technology with solar panels positioned above irrigation canals, creating a dual-purpose system aimed at producing renewable electricity while limiting water evaporation. The project highlights the expanding role of long-duration storage in supporting utility and infrastructure operations that require dependable and flexible energy delivery. GWH stated that the deployment demonstrates how its iron flow battery systems can improve renewable energy management while contributing to broader conservation efforts. The initiative also reflects increasing interest among utilities and water agencies in integrated energy and water solutions. GWH’s technology relies on iron, salt, and water materials designed for safe stationary energy storage applications. ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE:GWH) is a clean-energy company that develops long-duration iron flow batteries for commercial and utility-scale energy storage. While we acknowledge the potential of GWH as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 12 Best Strong Buy Tech Stocks to Invest In Now and 10 Most Widely Held Stocks by Individuals in 2026 . Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD). Shares have added about 7.1% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500. Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Robinhood Markets due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Robinhood’s first-quarter 2026 earnings of 38 cents per share lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 40 cents. The bottom line grew 3% year over year. Total net revenues rose 15% from a year ago to $1.07 billion. The top line missed the consensus mark of $1.14 billion.Weakness in crypto due to massive sell-off in the underlying assets hurt trading volume and related revenues. Higher operating expenses posed the undermining factor. Solid trading activity across options and equity amid heightened volatility led to an increase in transaction-based revenues. Further, higher net interest revenues (NIR) and a surge in Gold subscribers were tailwinds. Robinhood generated transaction-based revenues of $623 million, up 7% year over year. Within that, “other” transaction revenues remained a key contributor at $147 million (soaring 320%), which largely comprised event contracts revenues. Further, options revenues rose 8% to $260 million, and equities revenues jumped 46% to $82 million.During the quarter, average revenue per user (ARPU) increased 8% year over year to $157.Net interest revenues climbed 24% year over year to $359 million, reflecting growth in interest-earning assets that more than offset lower short-term interest rates and weaker securities lending activity. Other revenues increased 57% to $85 million, helped by higher Robinhood Gold subscription revenues. Trading volumes improved meaningfully from a year ago. Equity notional trading volumes increased 54% year over year to $638 billion, while options contracts traded rose 17% to 586 million, pointing to healthy engagement among active traders.Crypto was a weaker spot. Cryptocurrency transaction revenues plunged 47% year over year to $134 million, despite overall crypto notional trading volume of $66 billion, including $24 billion on the Robinhood app and $42 billion at Bitstamp. Additionally, event contracts traded were a record 8....