SCHEDULE: FMR LLC Discloses 4.0% Passive Stake in Robinhood Markets
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson reported a 4.0% beneficial ownership of Robinhood Markets Inc.'s Class A Common Stock as of September 30, 2025.
Summary
- FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson, as reporting persons, beneficially own 31,240,011.04 shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. Class A Common Stock.
- This ownership represents 4.0% of the total outstanding Class A Common Stock.
- The filing is an Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13G, indicating a passive investment position.
- FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 29,853,936.85 shares and sole dispositive power over 31,240,011.04 shares.
- Abigail P. Johnson, identified as a control person of FMR LLC, is also deemed to beneficially own the same 31,240,011.04 shares with sole dispositive power.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of a passive ownership stake, providing factual information without inherently positive or negative operational news for the issuer.
Positives
- A significant institutional investor, FMR LLC (Fidelity), maintains a substantial passive stake in Robinhood Markets Inc., potentially signaling long-term interest in the company.
Negatives
- The reported stake of 4.0% is below the 5% threshold, indicating a passive investment rather than an activist position or a new, highly significant investment that would typically trigger a Schedule 13D filing.
Future Outlook
No forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Robinhood Markets Inc. were provided in this filing.
Management Comments
- Certifications were provided by Stephanie J. Brown, duly authorized under Power of Attorney on behalf of FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson, stating that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
Industry Context
FMR LLC, the parent company of Fidelity Investments, is a major global asset manager. Their passive stake in Robinhood, a prominent fintech company, is consistent with broad institutional investment strategies in the financial technology sector.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- Not applicable, as this filing is a disclosure of beneficial ownership rather than operational or financial results.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may view the continued passive stake by a major institutional investor as a neutral to slightly positive signal of long-term interest, though it does not imply active engagement or a change in control.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for Stephanie J. Brown on behalf of FMR LLC. |
| 2023-01-10 | Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number: -23-000003) was incorporated by reference. |
| 2023-01-26 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for Stephanie J. Brown on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson. |
| 2023-01-31 | Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number: -23-000038) was incorporated by reference. |
| 2025-09-30 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (beneficial ownership snapshot date). |
| 2025-11-04 | Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1. |
Keywords
Robinhood Markets, FMR LLC, Fidelity, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Class A Common Stock, HOOD, Institutional Investment, Passive Stake
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