Robinhood Launches $1.5 Billion Buyback as Shares Drop Over 36%
Robinhood announced a $1.5 billion share buyback after reporting record $4.5 billion revenue in 2025, as its shares have fallen over 36% since January 2026. The open-ended repurchase, slated over about three years, underscores management’s confidence while Q4 crypto trading revenues declined and prediction markets gained traction.
1. Buyback Program Details
Robinhood authorized a $1.5 billion share repurchase with no set expiration, planning to execute the program over roughly three years to return capital and potentially support its stock price.
2. 2025 Financial Results
The company posted record revenue of $4.5 billion for 2025, marking continued top-line growth despite late-year profit pressures, and its share price has fallen over 36% since January 2026.
3. Crypto Trading and Prediction Markets
Crypto trading revenue declined in Q4 during the broader digital asset selloff, but Robinhood’s new prediction markets feature gained traction, helping to offset downturn impacts on its results.