Operating margins have expanded significantly from 6.4% in 2023Q4 to 38.5% in 2026Q1, reflecting the firm's ability to capture efficiencies as revenue grew to $1.1 billion.
| Sales/Revenue | 4.61B | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Revenue Growth % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | 3.79B | 3.73B | 2.34B | 1.72B | 770M | 1.31B | 721M | 184.33M |
| Gross Margin % | 82.27% | 83.34% | 79.43% | 92.17% | 56.7% | 71.96% | 75.26% | 66.42% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | 59.04% | 36.36% | 123.25% | -41.04% | 81.14% | 291.14% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 1.66B | 1.63B | 1.29B | 2.25B | 1.74B | 2.95B | 708M | 291.26M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 36.53% | 43.71% | 120.91% | 127.84% | 162.37% | 73.9% | 104.95% |
| Selling, General & Admin | 560M | 576M | 363M | 1.29B | 725M | 1.49B | 394M | 174.06M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 12.88% | 12.3% | 69.22% | 53.39% | 82.09% | 41.13% | 62.72% |
| Research & Development | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | 2.13B | 2.09B | 1.05B | -536M | -966M | -1.64B | 13M | -106.93M |
| Operating Margin % | 46.28% | 46.81% | 35.72% | -28.74% | -71.13% | -90.41% | 1.36% | -38.53% |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | 98.67% | 296.64% | 44.51% | 41.13% | -12723.08% | 112.16% | - |
| EBITDA | 2.22B | 2.18B | 1.13B | -465M | -905M | -1.61B | 23M | -101.49M |
| EBITDA Margin % | 48.21% | 48.74% | 38.33% | -24.93% | -66.64% | -88.98% | 2.4% | -36.57% |
| EBITDA Growth % | 64.99% | 92.75% | 343.23% | 48.62% | 43.96% | -7121.74% | 122.66% | - |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 89M | 86M | 77M | 71M | 61M | 26M | 10M | 5.44M |
| EBIT | 2.13B | 2.09B | 1.05B | -536M | -966M | -1.64B | 13M | -106.93M |
| Net Interest Income | 1.48B | 1.51B | 1.08B | 920M | 424M | 256.96M | 177.44M | 70.64M |
| Interest Income | 1.5B | 1.51B | 1.11B | 943M | 448M | 277.18M | 177.44M | 70.64M |
| Interest Expense | 22M | 0 | 24M | 23M | 24M | 20.22M | 0 | 0 |
| Other Income/Expense | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pretax Income | 2.15B | 2.11B | 1.06B | -533M | -1.03B | -3.69B | 13M | -107.59M |
| Pretax Margin % | 46.56% | 47.13% | 36.06% | -28.58% | -75.63% | -203.03% | 1.36% | -38.77% |
| Income Tax | 255M | 225M | -347M | 8M | 1M | 2M | 6M | -1.02M |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 11.87% | 10.67% | -32.61% | -1.5% | -0.1% | -0.05% | 46.15% | 0.95% |
| Net Income | 1.9B | 1.88B | 1.41B | -541M | -1.03B | -3.69B | 7M | -106.57M |
| Net Margin % | 41.12% | 42.1% | 47.81% | -29.01% | -75.7% | -203.14% | 0.73% | -38.4% |
| Net Income Growth % | 19.31% | 33.45% | 360.81% | 47.37% | 72.12% | -52771.43% | 106.57% | - |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 1.89B | 1.88B | 1.41B | -541M | -1.03B | -3.69B | 7M | -106.57M |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 369M | 11M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | 2.07 | 2.05 | 1.56 | -0.61 | -1.17 | -4.27 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| EPS Growth % | 18.12% | 31.41% | 356.87% | 48.09% | 72.58% | - | 102.71% | - |
| EPS (Basic) | - | 2.12 | 1.60 | -0.61 | -1.17 | -4.27 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 915.04M | 918.78M | 906.17M | 890.86M | 878.63M | 863.91M | 850.18M | 850.18M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 899.15M | 888.5M | 881.11M | 890.86M | 878.63M | 863.91M | 850.18M | 850.18M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Regulatory PFOF Model Dependency
As evidenced by the quarterly financial data, Robinhood's revenue trajectory has shifted from $471 million in 2023Q4 to $1.1 billion by 2026Q1, reflecting a significant acceleration in top-line growth that appears closely linked to heightened retail participation and the successful expansion of the platform's product ecosystem.
The rapid revenue expansion suggests that the company has successfully moved beyond its initial niche, capturing a larger share of retail wallet through diversified offerings. Investors should monitor whether this growth remains sustainable in lower-volatility environments, as the current trajectory appears heavily influenced by cyclical market activity.
Based on reported income statements, Robinhood has demonstrated substantial margin expansion, with operating margins climbing from 6.4% in 2023Q4 to 38.5% in 2026Q1, indicating that the firm's vertically integrated clearing infrastructure is effectively capturing economies of scale as transaction volumes and interest-based income rise concurrently.
The ability to maintain gross margins consistently above 80% suggests a high degree of operating leverage inherent in the platform's digital-first model. This trend implies that incremental revenue is increasingly flowing to the bottom line, though the sustainability of these margins remains contingent on the current interest rate environment.
According to the provided financial disclosures, Robinhood continues to issue significant stock-based compensation, with quarterly expenses ranging between $62 million and $92 million, which warrants careful scrutiny when evaluating the quality of the reported net income and the actual cash-generative capacity of the underlying brokerage operations.
While net income has shown impressive growth, the persistent reliance on equity-based incentives suggests that GAAP earnings may overstate the cash available to shareholders. Analysts should adjust for these non-cash charges to better understand the true economic profitability of the firm's core business activities.
Financial records indicate that 2024Q4 served as a critical inflection point for the company, where net income surged to $916 million, marking a departure from the lower profitability levels observed in previous quarters and signaling a potential maturation of the firm's core revenue-generating capabilities.
This period appears to represent the moment where the company's fixed-cost base was fully absorbed by its growing revenue, allowing for a dramatic expansion in profitability. Whether this inflection represents a permanent shift in the business model or a temporary benefit from market conditions remains a key analytical question.
As highlighted in recent regulatory filings and industry analysis, the company's heavy reliance on payment for order flow creates a significant vulnerability, as any legislative or SEC-led restriction on this practice could fundamentally impair the firm's primary monetization mechanism and force a costly business model pivot.
Short-sellers may focus on the potential for margin compression if regulatory pressures force a move toward a less lucrative fee-based structure. Investors should consider the possibility that the current high-margin profile is partially a function of a regulatory environment that may not persist indefinitely.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HOOD stock.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) is profitable, generating $1.88B in net income for the fiscal year ending 2025 with a net profit margin of 42.1%.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) reported an operating income of $2.09B, resulting in an operating profit margin of 46.8%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) generated $3.73B in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 83.3%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.