We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Selling In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) stands against other stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025.
The broader market index rose 0.2% on Tuesday amid volatility as investors awaited clarity on President Trump’s tariff policy. The market also faced pressure from weaker-than-expected economic data, including a disappointing manufacturing survey and lower-than-expected job openings, according to CNBC. The blue chip companies and Nasdaq Composite also saw modest gains, with the market continuing to react to uncertainty.
As this market uncertainty persists, insider trading often draws attention. While executive stock purchases can signal optimism, insider sales may stem from personal financial reasons or diversification needs. Executives typically follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. Insider trading offers insights but should be considered alongside a company’s financial health and market conditions.
Our Methodology
What are some of the stocks that insiders have been selling the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had sold shares in January, February, or March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders selling shares.
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been heavily selling during the first three months of the year. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified stocks where at least five insider sales totaled $1 million or more. While the overall value of insider sales for these stocks may be higher, we specifically focused on sales worth $1 million or more. From the stocks that met this criterion, we selected the 20 with the highest number of insider sales of $1 million or more.
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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.

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Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD)
Total value of insider sales in Q1: $154.43 million
Insiders with $1M+ sales: 7
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) operates a financial services platform in the U.S., allowing users to invest in stocks, ETFs, options, gold, and cryptocurrencies. The company offers various services, including fractional trading, margin investing, and retirement programs, along with educational tools like Snacks and Learn for new investors. Additionally, Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) provides credit cards, cash cards, and spending accounts.
During the first quarter, seven insiders, including the CEO, and CFO sold approximately $154.43 million worth of Robinhood shares at an average price of $49.85 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is up 12.35%, trading at $41.86 per share. Over the past 12 months, Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has returned 115.66% to its investors.
In 2024, Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) reported revenue of $2.95 billion, a 58% increase from the previous year. Net income surged by $1.95 billion to $1.41 billion, or $1.56 per share, compared to a net loss of $540 million, or $0.60 per share, in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 167% year-over-year to $1.43 billion.
Eighteen analysts have a “Buy” rating for Robinhood stock, with a 12-month price target of $65.44, reflecting a 56.07% increase from its current price, reports StockAnalysis.
Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) is also one of the 12 best up and coming stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts.
Overall, HOOD ranks 18th on our list of stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of HOOD our conviction lies in the belief that 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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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.