10 Best Performing Fintech Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

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1. Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD)

Year-to-Date Performance: 23.86%

Average Price Target Upside Potential According to Analysts: 51.48%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 79

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) is an American financial services and technology company. Through its platform, the company allows users to invest in stocks, options, futures, and cryptocurrencies. The company introduced commission-free stock trading with a focus on making investing accessible to all users, particularly younger generations. Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) is one of the best-performing stocks in the fintech sector.

On February 13, 2025, Needham analysts raised the price target for Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) to $70 from $52 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on the stock. This revision follows the company’s impressive Q4 2024 performance. Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) achieved an adjusted EBITDA margin of 60% in Q4 2024, driven by growth across all transaction segments and effective expense management. Needham expects crypto trading volume to rise significantly in the second half of 2025. This positive outlook is partly based on Robinhood Markets, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:HOOD) recent acquisition of Bitstamp, which is anticipated to boost the company’s crypto trading volumes by about 40%. The analyst from Needham noted the company’s strong outlook and strategic moves and indicated confidence in Robinhood Markets, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:HOOD) ability to continue its growth trajectory.

Overall, HOOD ranks first among the 10 best-performing fintech stocks to buy according to analysts. While we acknowledge the potential of fintech companies, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than HOOD but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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