Robinhood Joins S&P 500 with 237% Surge Since IPO, Outpacing Broader Market
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) is set to join the S&P 500 index on September 22, marking a significant milestone for the trading platform. Since its IPO in mid-2021, the stock has skyrocketed 237%, dwarfing the S&P 500's 48% gain over the same period. The company's revenue surged 169%, while net income exploded by 1,440%, rebounding sharply from pandemic-era struggles.
Wall Street remains bullish on Robinhood despite its meteoric rise, citing robust fundamentals and accelerating growth. The S&P 500 inclusion criteria—including a $22.7 billion market cap and GAAP profitability—validate the company's transition from retail trading disruptor to established market player.