Robinhood director Baiju Bhatt sells $26.96 million in stock

Published 22/05/2025, 22:52
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MENLO PARK, CA—Baiju Bhatt, a director at Robinhood Markets , Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD), has sold a significant portion of his holdings in the company. According to a recent SEC filing, Bhatt sold 418,338 shares of Class A Common Stock on May 20, 2025, for a total value of approximately $26.96 million. The shares were sold at a weighted-average price of $64.46, with transactions executed at prices ranging from $63.39 to $65.27. The sale comes as Robinhood’s stock trades near its 52-week high of $66.91, having delivered an impressive 225% return over the past year. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value, with a P/E ratio of 36.5.

The sale was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Baiju Bhatt Living Trust in August 2024. This plan allowed for the automatic conversion of an equal number of Class B Common Stock shares into Class A Common Stock upon execution of the sales. Following this transaction, Bhatt’s trust no longer holds any shares of Class A Common Stock in this account, although it retains a substantial number of Class B shares.

This transaction follows a pattern of significant insider sales at Robinhood, as the company continues to navigate the volatile landscape of retail investing.

In other recent news, Robinhood Markets has been actively expanding its footprint in the cryptocurrency sector. The company announced its acquisition of Canadian digital asset firm WonderFi for approximately C$250 million, a move that aligns with its strategy to enhance its global financial ecosystem. This acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending necessary approvals, and will bolster Robinhood’s capabilities in crypto trading and related services. Additionally, Needham analysts have raised their price target for Robinhood to $71, maintaining a Buy rating, citing the company’s product expansion and strategic acquisitions as key growth drivers. Meanwhile, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has maintained a Market Perform rating with a $47 price target, noting that Robinhood’s trading volumes in equities are meeting expectations, though options and cryptocurrency trading have slightly lagged. The firm’s second-quarter earnings per share estimate for Robinhood is $0.33, which is above the consensus. Mogo Inc., a major shareholder in WonderFi, has expressed support for the acquisition, highlighting the strategic benefits and value it brings to shareholders. These developments reflect Robinhood’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in the cryptocurrency market and expand its international reach.

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