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Robinhood Q3 Revenue Hits $1.42B as Prediction Markets Surge 6X, Crypto Revenue Crashes 55%

Robinhood reported Q3 revenue of $1.424B, up 12% YoY, driven by a 6X surge in prediction-market revenue to $173M. Crypto revenue fell 55% to $120M. Options and equities trading also grew, but net income declined 14% to $476M.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 1:12 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HOODNeutralHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings mix shift may prompt investors to re‑evaluate the company's exposure to volatile crypto markets versus the emerging prediction‑market segment.

02

Market read

Earnings release provides fresh data on revenue composition, influencing both the brokerage sector and crypto‑related stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory scrutiny on crypto trading and the sustainability of event‑contract volume growth.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after‑hours release

Background

Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD) released its Q3 2026 earnings, showing record total revenue but a steep decline in crypto‑related revenue.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HOODNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Robinhood reported Q3 revenue of $1.424 B, with prediction‑market revenue up 6× to $173 M and crypto revenue down 55% to $120 M.

Expected impact

likely modest pressure as the market prices in the crypto revenue slump despite record total revenue

Evidence & confidence

The earnings beat on total revenue is sizable, but the 55% crypto revenue drop and unrealized losses could weigh on the stock.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights a shift in brokerage revenue mix toward prediction markets and away from crypto, relevant for fintech and crypto‑exposed platforms.

Regional

U.S. retail brokerage sector may see re‑rating as crypto exposure is reassessed.

Global

Signals broader investor appetite for event‑contract products, potentially influencing global fintech trends.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The crypto revenue collapse could be a temporary blip; the surge in prediction‑market activity may signal a new growth engine.

Key entities

  • company
    Robinhood Markets Inc.

    U.S.-listed brokerage platform (ticker HOOD).

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