The Zacks Rank Explained: How to Find Strong Buy Finance Stocks

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05 Feb

It doesn't matter if you're a growth, value, income, or momentum-focused investor -- building a successful investment portfolio takes skill, research, and a little bit of luck.

Should You Buy #1 (Strong Buy)-Ranked Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) for Your Portfolio?

Robinhood Markets, Inc. was upgraded to the Zacks Rank #1 list on January 2, 2025. The Zacks Rank is a unique stock-rating model that helps you take advantage of earnings estimate revision trends and provides a way to get into stocks highly sought after by institutional investors.

Headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, Robinhood Markets Inc. is a financial services company that offers trading services in crypto, stocks, options and ETFs, cash management, margin and securities lending, and Robinhood Gold. The company aims to democratize finance through its commission-free trading model, which was launched in 2013, with no account minimums. The company serves in the United States, U.K., and selected European Union (EU) jurisdictions through its apps and subsidiaries.

Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.17 to $0.97 per share. HOOD also boasts an average earnings surprise of 173.6%.

Earnings are expected to grow 259% for the current fiscal year, while revenue is projected to increase 53.6%.

Additionally, HOOD has climbed higher over the past four weeks, gaining 29.6%. The S&P 500 is up 1.7% in comparison.

Bottom Line

With a #1 (Strong Buy) ranking, positive trend in earnings estimate revisions, and strong market momentum, Robinhood Markets, Inc. could be just the stock to help your portfolio generate returns that could fund your retirement, your kids' college tuition, or your short- and long-term savings goals.

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