- Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest sold 89,915 shares of Robinhood Markets worth approximately $7.5 million, according to a report.
- The sale occurred despite a series of positive catalysts for the company, including a new IPO underwriting status, the removal of the PDT rule, and strong May trading metrics.
- Wall Street sentiment remains bullish, with Goldman Sachs raising its price target to $108, while retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned bearish.
Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD) edged higher in overnight trading Wednesday, even as Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest offloaded a significant stake. The firm sold 89,915 shares worth about $7.5 million, according to a report from Investing.com.
This move comes amid several positive developments for the online brokerage. Consequently, CEO Vlad Tenev announced Robinhood Securities secured approval to serve as an IPO underwriter, calling it the “natural next step” for the platform.
Furthermore, the company posted strong May metrics, with equity trading volume climbing 75% year-over-year. Total platform assets also reached a record $377 billion at the month’s end.
Meanwhile, Wall Street analysts have expressed confidence. On Wednesday, Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro raised his price target on the stock to $108 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating.
Truist Securities also reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating, noting potential revenue from upcoming large IPOs in a separate report. The firm highlighted a favorable long-term risk-reward with the stock trading in the $80s.
However, retail sentiment on Stocktwits declined to ‘bearish’ territory over the past 24 hours. This contrasts with insider confidence, as a regulatory filing revealed director Meyer Malka purchased $20.2 million in shares this week.
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