Robinhood Markets Stock Rises 2.7% Amid Analyst Ratings

The trading platform's shares traded up despite a mix of analyst views on the company's outlook.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:18pm

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Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) saw its stock price rise 2.7% during trading on Tuesday, reaching as high as $77.70 per share before closing at $77.35. The trading volume of 20,089,622 shares was down 33% from the average daily volume. Analysts have issued a range of ratings on Robinhood, with some downgrading the stock to 'sell' while others maintaining 'buy' recommendations and price targets as high as $130.

Why it matters

Robinhood's stock performance and analyst sentiment are closely watched as the company continues to disrupt the traditional brokerage industry with its commission-free trading platform and growing user base of retail investors. The mixed analyst views reflect the ongoing debate around Robinhood's long-term growth potential and ability to navigate regulatory challenges.

The details

Several equity research analysts have recently weighed in on Robinhood's stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded the shares from 'hold' to 'sell', while Compass Point reaffirmed a 'buy' rating. Wolfe Research upgraded Robinhood to 'outperform' and set a $125 price target, and Loop Capital set a $130 target. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered its price target from $130 to $100 but maintained an 'overweight' rating.

  • Robinhood's stock traded as high as $77.70 and closed at $77.35 on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
  • The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $90.37 and a 200-day moving average of $113.67.

The players

Robinhood Markets, Inc.

A U.S.-based financial services company known for its mobile-first brokerage platform that aims to 'democratize finance for all.'

Wall Street Zen

An equity research firm that downgraded Robinhood's stock from 'hold' to 'sell'.

Compass Point

An equity research firm that reaffirmed a 'buy' rating on Robinhood's shares.

Wolfe Research

An equity research firm that upgraded Robinhood's stock to 'outperform' and set a $125 price target.

Loop Capital

An equity research firm that set a $130 price target on Robinhood's stock.

Cantor Fitzgerald

An equity research firm that lowered its price target on Robinhood from $130 to $100 but maintained an 'overweight' rating.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Robinhood's stock performance and analyst sentiment reflect the ongoing debate around the company's long-term growth potential and ability to navigate regulatory challenges as it continues to disrupt the traditional brokerage industry with its commission-free trading platform and growing retail investor base.