Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares climbed more than 12% in midday trading Wednesday after multiple Wall Street firms reaffirmed their bullish outlook on the online brokerage, raising price targets on expectations of sustained growth. The gains came even as the company announced a restructuring that will cut approximately 290 full-time positions, or about 10% of its workforce.
Deutsche Bank raised its price target on Robinhood to $105 from $103, maintaining a Buy rating. The bank highlighted strong underlying business momentum, noting that June month-to-date average daily trading volumes have reached record levels across equities, options, and prediction markets. Analysts emphasized that the operational changes were made from a position of strength, not in response to slowing growth.
Argus Research also lifted its price target to $110 from $90, keeping a Buy rating. The firm expects Robinhood to remain in a high-growth phase for several years as it continues to add brokerage customers and expand its product lineup. The company has steadily diversified beyond commission-free stock trading into retirement accounts, subscription products, and prediction markets, which analysts believe will sustain customer engagement and drive future revenue.
The workforce reduction is expected to result in approximately $20 million in restructuring charges related to severance and employee benefits, along with about $8 million in share-based compensation expenses during the second quarter. Rather than viewing the layoffs negatively, analysts framed the move as an efficiency play. Argus noted that the cuts could help remove organizational layers, speed up decision-making, and improve product development.
This restructuring aligns with a broader trend across the technology sector, where companies like Snap, Block, Atlassian, and Pinterest have also announced workforce reductions this year. However, technology remains a leading source of hiring plans, with more than 11,000 planned tech hires in May, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
For investors, the combination of record trading activity, expanding product offerings, and growing prediction market revenue continues to support optimism about Robinhood's long-term trajectory. The company's ability to maintain elevated retail engagement, even amid cost-cutting, suggests a focus on operational efficiency while capitalizing on market momentum.
In related market moves, Coinbase, Circle Rise as Analysts Flag Bitcoin-Linked Recovery Potential highlights similar analyst optimism in the crypto space. Meanwhile, Tesla Stock Inches Up as Analysts Boost Price Targets Ahead of Q2 Earnings reflects broader analyst confidence in growth stocks.
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