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RHOOD+5.29% said Tuesday it is cutting about 10% of its workforce, a move the crypto and stock trading platform framed as a restructuring to flatten management layers and accelerate product velocity.
We must be a lean, hyper-focused team where every single individual is empowered to make a massive impact,” CEO Vlad Tenev told employees in a note, according to an X post. “Our execution is strong today, but our ambitions require us to continuously raise our own bar.”
Tenev said the workforce reduction is being executed proactively, with the company noting that it remains in a position of business strength and intends to continue hiring strategically in priority areas.
According to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Robinhood estimates it will incur $20 million in cash severance and benefits costs and $8 million in share-based compensation charges, expected to be recognized in Q2 2026.
The restructuring comes amid an earlier contraction in the company's digital asset business segment. In April, Robinhood missed expectations for first-quarter profit as crypto-driven market volatility weighed on trading activity.
The company reported crypto revenue of $134 million and crypto trading volume of $24 billion, down 47% and 48% year-on-year, respectively.
Despite the revenue slump, Robinhood has continued expanding beyond its core trading business, including the completion of its $180 million acquisition of WonderFi, which added more than 300,000 funded customers from Canada and brought its international customer base to over 1 million.
Prediction markets have also become a growing focus. Bernstein recently said Robinhood could see “strong tailwinds” as prediction market volumes reached record levels during the early stages of the FIFA World Cup. The research and brokerage firm projected that Robinhood’s prediction market business will generate $586 million in revenue for 2026, marking a 286% year-over-year increase.
Robinhood shares closed at $98.12 on Monday, up 5.3%, according to The Block's HOOD price page. The stock is currently up 1.1% in pre-market trading on Tuesday.
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TLDR
Robinhood shares rose 1.3% in premarket trading after the company announced a 10% workforce reduction.
The latest cuts follow earlier layoffs in February, March, and May 2026.
Robinhood reduced about 1,000 U.S. jobs in February and 300 positions in Menlo Park in March.
The company reported lower cryptocurrency trading revenue in its Q1 2026 financial results.
HOOD stock had fallen more than 27% year-to-date before the premarket gain.
Robinhood shares gained 1.3% in premarket trading after the company announced another workforce reduction. The brokerage will cut about 10% of its full-time employees as part of ongoing cost controls. The move follows several job reductions completed earlier in 2026 while trading revenue remained under pressure.
Robinhood Shares Edge Higher Following Fresh Workforce Reduction
Robinhood confirmed plans to reduce roughly 10% of its full-time workforce. The announcement came after several rounds of layoffs earlier this year. Robinhood shares rose 1.3% in premarket trading following the update.
The company eliminated about 1,000 U.S. positions on February 3. It then confirmed 300 job cuts at its Menlo Park office on March 22. Later, Robinhood removed about 50 additional roles across global operations in May.
The brokerage expanded rapidly during the retail trading boom. Employee numbers climbed from about 700 workers to nearly 3,800 between 2020 and 2021. However, the company started reducing headcount after market activity slowed.
Robinhood cut around 340 jobs in April 2022. The company then removed another 780 positions in August 2022. It later reduced about 150 more roles in June 2023.
Crypto Revenue Decline Pressures Business Performance
Robinhood reported weaker cryptocurrency trading revenue during the first quarter of 2026. The decline arrived as digital asset trading activity slowed across its platform. At one stage, HOOD stock had dropped more than 27% year-to-date.
The company has continued expanding products beyond transaction-based income. Management has focused on creating recurring revenue streams through subscription services. Robinhood Gold remains a key part of that strategy.
Robinhood Gold offers paid features and premium account benefits. The service provides revenue that does not depend entirely on trading activity. As a result, the company continues promoting subscription growth.
The workforce reduction arrived while Robinhood worked to manage operating costs. Market participants responded positively to those efforts during premarket trading. The share price increase followed the announcement of the latest cuts.
Competition and Revenue Diversification Remain Key Focus Areas
Robinhood faces growing competition from established brokerage firms. Companies including Charles Schwab and Fidelity now offer commission-free trading. That shift reduced one of Robinhood’s early competitive advantages.
At the same time, crypto-focused exchanges continue competing for digital asset traders. Those platforms target the same trading activity that once helped Robinhood grow rapidly. As a result, competition remains strong across several market segments.
The company continues pursuing new sources of income beyond trading fees. Management has emphasized products designed to generate recurring revenue. Those efforts form part of Robinhood’s broader business strategy.
Robinhood’s latest workforce reduction follows several rounds completed since February. The company reported weaker cryptocurrency trading revenue in its first-quarter 2026 results. Robinhood shares rose 1.3% in premarket trading after the workforce announcement.
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