Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH – Free Report) had its price target cut by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $16.00 to $10.00 in a report published on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the stock.
Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on shares of Wealthfront from $12.00 to $10.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Wealthfront from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Citizens Jmp started coverage on shares of Wealthfront in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $20.00 target price for the company. Zacks Research upgraded Wealthfront to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, KeyCorp assumed coverage on Wealthfront in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. They set a “sector weight” rating on the stock. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Wealthfront currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $12.67.
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Wealthfront Trading Down 6.2%
Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, March 11th. The company reported ($1.31) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.24) by ($0.07). The company had revenue of $96.14 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $91.95 million.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Wealthfront
A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Tiger Global Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Wealthfront in the 4th quarter valued at $205,982,000. Dag Ventures LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Wealthfront during the 4th quarter worth $187,725,000. Index Venture Associates VI Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Wealthfront during the 4th quarter worth $128,567,000. Wellington Management Group LLP purchased a new position in shares of Wealthfront in the 4th quarter worth $54,182,000. Finally, T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in Wealthfront in the fourth quarter valued at $31,136,000.
Key Stories Impacting Wealthfront
Here are the key news stories impacting Wealthfront this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wealthfront reported record results — fiscal 2026 revenue of $365.0M and a Q4 record of $96.1M; total platform assets grew 17% YoY to $94.1B. These metrics support the growth story. Wealthfront Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Company announced a share repurchase plan alongside results — buybacks can support the share price and signal management confidence. Wealthfront Announces Record Results and Share Repurchase Plan
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings materials and full slide deck / call transcript are posted — useful for digging into margin drivers, guidance and customer metrics before taking a position. Wealthfront 2026 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
- Neutral Sentiment: Some firms kept constructive ratings but cut targets — JPMorgan remains “overweight” with a lowered $10 PT; Wells Fargo also maintained overweight at a reduced PT. These keep upside scenarios on the table but reflect lower near-term confidence. Analyst Notes (Benzinga)
- Negative Sentiment: Wealthfront missed EPS estimates (reported -$1.31 vs. -$1.24 consensus). The miss prompted a sharp selloff and prompted several analysts to cut forecasts. That EPS shortfall is the primary near-term negative catalyst. These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Wealthfront After Q4 Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple securities-law firms (Faruqi & Faruqi; BFA Law) announced investigations into Wealthfront — potential litigation risk can increase volatility and pressure the shares. Faruqi & Faruqi Investigation Notice
- Negative Sentiment: Several firms (including Keefe, RBC and others cited in the press) issued more pessimistic forecasts or lowered targets after the print, adding selling pressure. Analyst Forecast Coverage
Wealthfront Company Profile
Wealthfront (NASDAQ:WLTH) is a technology-driven wealth management firm that provides automated investment services to individual investors. Operating as a robo-advisor, the company uses algorithms and software to construct and manage diversified portfolios largely composed of low-cost exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Its platform is geared toward long-term, goal-based investing with an emphasis on passive strategies, automated rebalancing and straightforward user experience delivered through web and mobile applications.
The company’s product suite includes automated portfolio management, tax-loss harvesting and goal-planning tools that help clients set and track financial objectives.
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