Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Strategic ...

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  • Revenue: Over $1 billion in Q4; over $3 billion for the full year 2024, up 58% from 2023.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: $1.4 billion for 2024, up over 160% with a margin of 48%.

  • Earnings Per Share (EPS): $1.56 for the full year 2024.

  • Net Deposits: Over $50 billion, nearly 50% growth rate.

  • Gold Subscribers: Record of 2.6 million, 80% growth year over year; closing in on 3 million in early 2025.

  • Gold Subscription Revenue: Annualized revenue above $170 million.

  • Adjusted Operating Expenses and Share-Based Compensation (OpEx and SBC): $1.94 billion for 2024, up 7% year over year.

  • Share Buyback Program: More than a quarter of the $1 billion program completed.

  • January Trading Volumes: Equities, options, and crypto trading volumes up double to triple digit growth rates year over year.

  • Legend Revenue: Annualized trading revenue up to $50 million.

  • Index Options Revenue: Annualized trading revenue up to $15 million.

Release Date: February 12, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) achieved over $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, contributing to a record-breaking year with over $3 billion in total revenue.

  • The company saw a significant increase in market share, with a 30% year-over-year growth in both equities and options.

  • Robinhood Gold subscribers reached a record of 2.6 million, marking an 80% growth year-over-year, with expectations to reach 3 million soon.

  • The launch of new products like Robinhood Legend and Robinhood Derivatives has been well-received, contributing to strong revenue growth.

  • The company maintained a disciplined approach to expenses, achieving a 48% adjusted EBITDA margin and a positive net income for the first time.

Negative Points

  • Regulatory clarity is still needed for expanding crypto offerings, which could delay the rollout of new tokens and services like staking.

  • The rollout of the Robinhood Gold credit card is progressing cautiously, which may slow down potential growth in this area.

  • There is a risk of increased competition in the crypto space, which could impact Robinhood's market position and pricing strategy.

  • The company's ambitious growth plans require careful resource allocation, which could strain existing resources and impact execution.

  • Potential credit losses and regulatory charges are not included in the current financial outlook, which could affect future financial performance.

Q & A Highlights

Q: When will the Gold credit card be available to a broader audience? A: Vladimir Tenev, CEO, stated that the Gold credit card will be available to a broader audience very soon. The demand has been high due to its attractive features like 3% cash back and digital functionalities. Currently, there are over 100,000 cardholders, and the company plans to double this number in the coming months.