Robinhood Profit Rises on Prediction Markets and Gold Subscriptions Despite Earnings Miss

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Robinhood reported its Q1 2026 financial results, showing a 15% increase in total revenue to $1.07 billion, driven by its Gold subscription tier. Despite this growth, shares plummeted over 11% in after-hours trading after missing key financial estimates, with rising costs cited as a primary factor. Following the release, Barclays lowered its price target for HOOD shares to $82, and JP Morgan followed suit by lowering its forecasts and price target. Analysts at JP Morgan described Robinhood's revenue model as 'less durable,' adding to concerns over the 47% collapse in crypto-related activity. While the company is pivoting toward event-based betting to offset traditional trading headwinds, the combination of higher expenses and analyst downgrades has triggered a sharp market reaction. Investors remain focused on whether Robinhood can manage its cost structure amid these structural challenges.

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