Robinhood (HOOD) stock surged over 15% on the news of its inclusion in the S&P 500, strengthening its position among top U.S. companies. HOOD shares have outperformed the industry, skyrocketing 519% in the past year. Second-quarter earnings beat estimates, with $0.42 per share, a 35.48% surprise over last year. Revenues rose to $989 million.

Robinhood’s success stems from retail investor trading activity, growth in net interest revenues, product diversification for active traders, and vertical integration. The platform gained popularity during the pandemic, doubling trading revenues in 2020. It further accelerated during the meme-stock frenzy and early cryptocurrency rally. The stock’s strong performance is expected to continue.

Robinhood’s strategic acquisitions, like Bitstamp, WonderFi, and TradePMR, have strengthened its presence in the U.S. and global markets. These buyouts, along with others, have propelled the company’s growth. HOOD stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by 197% this year. Analysts predict continued impressive performance due to positive estimate revisions and S&P 500 inclusion.

Investors can explore ETFs heavily invested in Robinhood like ROBN, FIVY, STRN, ARKF, and LFGY. These ETFs offer exposure to Robinhood’s success. With HOOD’s strong fundamentals and positive estimate revisions, the stock is expected to beat earnings estimates. The company’s next earnings report is scheduled for October 29, 2025, with an Expected Surprise Prediction (ESP) of +44.00%.

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