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Robinhood shares dropped 4% after third-quarter earnings showed a 55% plunge in crypto revenue, dragging profits down despite gains in options trading and prediction markets.

Robinhood Shares Fall 4% as Crypto Slump Drags on Profits

Robinhood reported $1.42 billion in revenue for Q3 2026, up 12% year-over-year, but net income fell to $468 million, or 51 cents per share, missing Wall Street’s 56 cents forecast. The crypto slump, which saw revenue drop 55% to $120 million, overshadowed growth in options trading and prediction markets. Transaction-based revenue rose 19% to $867 million, driven by a 500% surge in event contracts revenue. Options revenue climbed 31% to $399 million, while equities revenue increased 41% to $121 million. Net deposits on the platform hit $15.7 billion, reflecting 17% annualized growth.

The earnings miss highlights Robinhood’s struggle to balance volatile crypto income with expansion into stable financial services. While options and prediction markets grew, the company’s reliance on crypto-driven revenue remains a risk. Competitors may benefit from Robinhood’s diversification efforts, but sustaining momentum in new businesses is critical to offsetting crypto’s decline. Analysts noted that the crypto slump could undermine profitability unless non-crypto streams scale faster.

Investors face pressure as Robinhood’s shares fell 4% in after-hours trading. The company’s ability to meet Wall Street’s growth expectations will determine long-term confidence. Opportunities include expanding into wealth management and subscriptions, while risks involve maintaining momentum in options and prediction markets. Growth in net deposits suggests increasing user trust, but the path to profitability hinges on reducing dependence on crypto income.

Robinhood’s mixed results underscore the challenge of balancing crypto volatility with new business growth. The key uncertainty is whether non-crypto revenue streams can sustain profitability as crypto markets remain weak.

Topics: Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, Investor Confidence, Options Trading, Financial Tech, Earnings Report, Market Volatility, Wealth Management

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Source: CNBC