
Robinhood cuts total workforce by 10%
- Robinhood Markets announced a 10% reduction in its full-time employee workforce.
- The company's stock rose to $98.12 following the restructuring announcement.
- The reductions aim to maintain a high-performance culture and accelerate product velocity.
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) announced a 10% workforce reduction to maintain its long-term corporate agility and efficiency.
The firm executed the layoffs despite recording all-time high average daily trading volumes across its platforms during June.
The restructuring initiative additionally involves the immediate closure of a small number of open roles across the company.
The business expects to incur approximately $20 million in cash restructuring expenses related to employee severance and benefits.
Following the announcement the Robinhood Markets share price was up at $98.12.
The company will also record roughly $8 million in charges related to its internal share-based employee compensation.
Management plans to recognize the accrual for these combined operational restructuring charges during the second quarter of 2026.