12 Most Promising Stocks to Invest In Before They Take Off

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​10. Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD)

​Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) is one of the Most Promising Stocks to Invest In Before They Take Off. On February 19, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) released its January 2026 operating data. The company reported that funded customers for the month reached 27.2 million, representing an increase of 190,000 from December 2025 and 1.75 million year-over-year.

​In addition, the total platform assets grew 59% year-over-year to $324 billion, representing that customer portfolios were much larger in January 2026 as compared to a year ago. The net deposits for the month totaled $4.5 billion, reflecting a 17% annualized growth rate on December AUC and 33% growth over the last 12 months versus January 2025 assets.

​Following the release on February 20, Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro lowered the firm’s price target on Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) to $111 from $130, while maintaining a Buy rating. The analyst noted that the company released strong January 2026 metrics, indicating 9% annualized growth in funded customers. The lower price target is based on the firm marking its valuation model higher following robust January data.

​Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) is a financial technology platform that enables retail investors to make commission-free investments across diverse financial securities. These include ADRs, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, gold, options, and shares. It offers various services such as fractional trading, securities lending, margin trading, around-the-clock trading, joint investments, future contracts, and others.

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