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Analyst Raises Robinhood Stock Price Target to $145 But HOOD Retreats

Piper Sandler raised its Robinhood (HOOD) price target to $145, citing prediction market growth. HOOD stock fell 1.3% in premarket trading, despite a 20% monthly gain. Morgan Stanley also upgraded HOOD to Overweight with a $150 target. Broader crypto market caution may be weighing on the stock.

Original reporting
Published Sep 2, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HOODBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Analyst target raises could attract new buying interest, but immediate price pressure remains.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrades provide a fresh bullish catalyst for HOOD amid a crypto‑sector downturn.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets could dampen upside.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Robinhood's stock has been pressured by a broader crypto sell‑off, but analysts see revenue upside from its prediction‑market business.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HOODBullishHigh confidence
Context

Piper Sandler raised Robinhood price target to $145 (from $135) and Morgan Stanley to $150 (from $124).

Expected impact

Potential short‑term rally if market digests the higher targets.

Evidence & confidence

Upward revisions from two major brokerages provide fresh bullish catalyst.

Market effects

Positive for crypto‑related brokerages and prediction‑market platforms.

U.S. equity market, especially fintech sector.

Limited to markets tracking Robinhood and similar online brokers.

Counterpoint

Stock may continue to fall if broader crypto sell‑off outweighs analyst optimism.

Key entities

  • Piper Sandler

    Raised HOOD price target to $145.

  • Morgan Stanley

    Upgraded HOOD to Overweight with $150 target.

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