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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2024

Robinhood Markets, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware 001-40691 46-4364776
     
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
85 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(844) 428-5411
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per shareHOODThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).  
   
Emerging growth company ☐
   
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2024

On August 7, 2024, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood,” the “Company,” "we," or "us") issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. As previously announced, Robinhood will hold an earnings conference call on August 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET.

The information furnished with Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
    
  Robinhood Markets, Inc.
    
Date:
August 7, 2024
By:/s/Jason Warnick
   Name: Jason Warnick
   Title: Chief Financial Officer



Robinhood Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Record Revenues of $682 million, up 40% year-over-year

Record GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.21, up $0.18 year-over-year

Record Net Deposits of $13.2 billion, an annualized growth rate of 41%

MENLO PARK, Calif. – August 7, 2024 – Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) (NASDAQ: HOOD) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2024, which ended June 30, 2024.

“This quarter, we kept up the pace with rapid product launches and a relentless drive to provide top value for our customers,” said Vlad Tenev, CEO and Co-Founder of Robinhood. “With Robinhood Gold reaching 2 million subscribers, we're witnessing the flywheel accelerate."

“I’m encouraged by the progress we’re making as a business,” said Jason Warnick, Chief Financial Officer of Robinhood. “In Q2, we set new quarterly records for revenues and earnings per share as we continue to focus on delivering another year of profitable growth.”

Second Quarter Results:
•Total net revenues increased 40% year-over-year to $682 million.
◦Transaction-based revenues increased 69% year-over-year to $327 million, primarily driven by options revenue of $182 million, up 43%, cryptocurrencies revenue of $81 million, up 161%, and equities revenue of $40 million, up 60%.
◦Net interest revenues increased 22% year-over-year to $285 million, driven by growth in interest-earning assets, increased securities lending activity, and higher short-term interest rates.
◦Other revenues increased 19% year-over-year to $70 million, primarily due to increased Gold subscription revenues.
•Net income increased year-over-year to $188 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.21, compared to $25 million, or diluted EPS of $0.03, in Q2 2023.
•Total operating expenses increased 6% year-over-year to $493 million, primarily due to increased marketing and growth investments.
◦Adjusted Operating Expenses (non-GAAP) increased 14% year-over-year to $407 million.
◦Share-Based Compensation (SBC) decreased 21% year-over-year to $86 million.
•Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) increased 99% year-over-year to $301 million.
•Funded Customers increased by 1.0 million year-over-year to 24.2 million.
◦Investment Accounts increased by 1.4 million year-over-year to 24.8 million.
•Assets Under Custody (AUC) increased 57% year-over-year to $139.7 billion, driven by continued Net Deposits and higher equity and cryptocurrency valuations.
•Net Deposits were $13.2 billion, an annualized growth rate of 41% relative to AUC at the end of Q1 2024. Over the past twelve months, Net Deposits were $33.0 billion, a growth rate of 37% relative to AUC at the end of Q2 2023.
•Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) increased by 35% year-over-year to $113.
•Gold Subscribers increased by 750 thousand, or 61%, year-over-year to 2.0 million.
•Cash and cash equivalents totaled $4.5 billion compared with $5.8 billion at the end of Q2 2023.
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Highlights

Robinhood accelerates product roadmap while driving strong business results and delivering increased value to customers
•Robinhood Gold reaches record 2 million subscribers - More than 8 percent of Funded Customers are now Gold Subscribers.
•1% bonus drives over $3 billion in asset transfers - From April 30, 2024 to June 28, 2024 customers responded to Robinhood’s 1 percent transfer bonus by bringing over $3 billion, averaging approximately $130 thousand per customer.
•Strategic acquisitions advance roadmap - In June, Robinhood entered into an agreement to acquire Bitstamp, Ltd., a globally-scaled crypto exchange, with over 50 active licenses and registrations internationally and customers across the EU, UK, US and Asia. In addition, Robinhood acquired Pluto Capital Inc., an artificial intelligence (AI) powered investment research platform in July.
•Delivering even more for advanced investors - In May, Robinhood launched industry leading margin rates, ranging from 5.7 to 6.75 percent. Margin balances grew by over 20 percent in Q2, reaching a two-year high of $5.0 billion.
•Returning value to shareholders - In May, Robinhood's Board of Directors authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program, which we began executing in July 2024. Management currently expects to execute this program over a two to three year period.
•Bringing customers together for Hood Summit 2024 - Robinhood announced it will be hosting its first-ever customer-focused conference, happening October 16-18, 2024. Attendees will join Robinhood executives and other industry leaders to hear about the latest in trading technology, investing and finance culture.


Additional Q2 2024 Operating Data

•Retirement AUC totaled $8.7 billion compared with $0.8 billion at the end of Q2 2023.
•Cash Sweep increased 76% year-over-year to $20.9 billion.
•Margin Book increased 52% year-over-year to $5.0 billion.
•Equity Notional Trading Volumes increased 57% year-over-year to $243.6 billion.
•Options Contracts Traded increased 38% year-over-year to 389.7 million.
•Crypto Notional Trading Volumes increased 137% year-over-year to $21.5 billion.
•Monthly Active Users (MAU) increased 9% year-over-year to 11.8 million.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
 
Robinhood will host a conference call to discuss its results at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET today, August 7, 2024. The live webcast of Robinhood's earnings conference call can be accessed at investors.robinhood.com, along with the earnings press release and accompanying slide presentation.

Following the call, a replay and transcript will also be available at the same website.

Financial Outlook

Our 2024 expense plan includes growth investments in new products, features, and international expansion while also getting more efficient in our existing businesses. Our outlook for both GAAP total operating expenses and Non-GAAP combined Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC for full-year 2024 is unchanged at $1.85 billion to $1.95 billion.

Actual results might differ materially from our outlook due to several factors, including the rate of growth in Funded Customers and our effectiveness to cross-sell products which affects variable marketing costs, the degree to which we are successful in managing credit losses and preventing fraud, and our ability to manage web-hosting expenses efficiently, among other factors. The above expense outlook does not include potential significant regulatory matters or other significant expenses (such as impairments, restructuring charges, and business acquisition- or disposition-related expenses) that may arise or accruals we may determine in the future are required, as we are unable to accurately predict the size or timing of such matters, expenses or accruals at this time. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information on Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC, including significant items that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing expenses that would be adjusted out of total operating expenses (GAAP) to get to Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC (non-GAAP) should they occur.
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About Robinhood

Robinhood Markets, Inc. is on a mission to democratize finance for all. In the U.S., people can invest with no account minimums through Robinhood Financial LLC, a registered broker dealer (member SIPC), buy and sell crypto through Robinhood Crypto, LLC, and spend and earn rewards through debit cards with Robinhood Money, LLC and credit cards with Robinhood Credit, Inc. People can also trade U.S. stocks without commission or FX fees in the UK through Robinhood U.K. Ltd., trade crypto in select jurisdictions in the European Union through Robinhood Europe, UAB, and access easy-to-understand educational content through Robinhood Learn.

Robinhood uses the “Overview” tab of its Investor Relations website (accessible at investors.robinhood.com/overview) and its Newsroom (accessible at newsroom.aboutrobinhood.com), as means of disclosing information to the public in a broad, non-exclusionary manner for purposes of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (“SEC”) Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg. FD). Investors should routinely monitor those web pages, in addition to Robinhood’s press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts, as information posted on them could be deemed to be material information.

“Robinhood” and the Robinhood feather logo are registered trademarks of Robinhood Markets, Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Contacts

Investors:
ir@robinhood.com

Press:
press@robinhood.com

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ROBINHOOD MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
December 31,June 30,
(in millions, except share and per share data)20232024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$4,835 $4,524 
Cash, cash equivalents, and securities segregated under federal and other regulations4,448 4,584 
Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations89 149 
Receivables from users, net3,495 5,040 
Securities borrowed1,602 2,217 
Deposits with clearing organizations338 551 
Asset related to user cryptocurrencies safeguarding obligation14,708 20,643 
User-held fractional shares1,592 2,011 
Held-to-maturity investments413 503 
Prepaid expenses63 65 
Deferred customer match incentives11 67 
Other current assets196 352 
Total current assets31,790 40,706 
Property, software, and equipment, net120 123 
Goodwill175 179 
Intangible assets, net48 45 
Non-current held-to-maturity investments73 2 
Non-current deferred customer match incentives19 159 
 Other non-current assets, including non-current prepaid expenses of $3 as of December 31, 2023 and $22 as of June 30, 2024107 132 
Total assets$32,332 $41,346 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$384 $386 
Payables to users5,097 5,789 
Securities loaned3,547 5,091 
User cryptocurrencies safeguarding obligation
14,708 20,643 
Fractional shares repurchase obligation1,592 2,011 
Other current liabilities217 220 
Total current liabilities25,545 34,140 
Other non-current liabilities91 84 
Total liabilities25,636 34,224 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value 210,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
— — 
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value. 21,000,000,000 shares authorized, 745,401,862 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023; 21,000,000,000 shares authorized, 761,554,053 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024.
— — 
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value. 700,000,000 shares authorized, 126,760,802 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023; 700,000,000 shares authorized, 122,991,716 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024.
— — 
Class C common stock, $0.0001 par value. 7,000,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
— — 
Additional paid-in capital12,145 12,223 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(3)— 
Accumulated deficit(5,446)(5,101)
Total stockholders’ equity
6,696 7,122 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$32,332 $41,346 
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ROBINHOOD MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,		YOY% Change
Three Months Ended
March 31,
QOQ% Change
(in millions, except share, per share, and percentage data)202320242024
Revenues:
Transaction-based revenues$193 $327 69 %$329 (1)%
Net interest revenues234 285 22 %254 12 %
Other revenues59 70 19 %35 100 %
Total net revenues486 682 40 %618 10 %
Operating expenses(1)(2):
Brokerage and transaction 39 40 3 %35 14 %
Technology and development207 209 1 %196 7 %
Operations36 46 28 %44 5 %
Marketing25 64 156 %67 (4)%
General and administrative159 134 (16)%118 14 %
Total operating expenses466 493 6 %460 7 %
Other income, net2 2 — %4 (50)%
Income before income taxes
22 191 768 %162 18 %
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
(3)3 NM5 (40)%
Net income
$25 $188 652 %$157 20 %
Net income attributable to common stockholders:
Basic$25 $188 $157 
Diluted$25 $188 $157 
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic$0.03 $0.21 $0.18 
Diluted$0.03 $0.21 $0.18 
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic904,984,863 881,076,624 875,319,407 
Diluted921,269,749 904,490,572 895,779,155 

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ROBINHOOD MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,		YOY% Change
(in millions, except share, per share, and percentage data)20232024
Revenues:
Transaction-based revenues$400 $656 64 %
Net interest revenues442 539 22 %
Other revenues85 105 24 %
Total net revenues927 1,300 40 %
Operating expenses(1)(2):
Brokerage and transaction 75 75 — %
Technology and development406 405 — %
Operations78 90 15 %
Marketing51 131 157 %
General and administrative806 252 (69)%
Total operating expenses1,416 953 (33)%
Other income, net2 6 200 %
Income (loss) before income taxes(487)353 NM
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes(1)8 NM
Net income (loss)$(486)$345 NM
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders:
Basic$(486)$345 
Diluted$(486)$345 
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic$(0.54)$0.39 
Diluted$(0.54)$0.38 
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic900,977,045 878,198,015 
Diluted900,977,045 900,026,613 

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ROBINHOOD MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
________________
(1) The following table presents operating expenses as a percent of total net revenues:

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20232024202420232024
Brokerage and transaction 8 %5 %5 %8 %6 %
Technology and development43 %31 %32 %44 %31 %
Operations7 %7 %7 %8 %7 %
Marketing5 %9 %11 %6 %10 %
General and administrative33 %20 %19 %87 %19 %
Total operating expenses96 %72 %74 %153 %73 %

(2)    The following table presents the SBC on our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions)20232024202420232024
Brokerage and transaction $2 $3 $2 $4 $5 
Technology and development56 52 44 110 96 
Operations1 2 2 3 4 
Marketing1 1 2 2 3 
General and administrative49 28 12 588 40 
Total SBC $109 $86 $— $62 $707 $148 

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ROBINHOOD MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,		Six Months Ended
 June 30,
(in millions)2023202420232024
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)$25 $188 $(486)$345 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization15 18 35 35 
Provision for credit losses6 18 15 34 
Share-based compensation109 86 707 148 
Other(5)(1)— (1)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Securities segregated under federal and other regulations— 145 — (547)
Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations(5)58 (41)(60)
Receivables from users, net(168)(742)(111)(1,538)
Securities borrowed(116)(110)(443)(615)
Deposits with clearing organizations24 34 (37)(213)
Current and non-current prepaid expenses7 (20)9 (20)
Current and non-current deferred customer match incentives(4)(122)(6)(196)
Other current and non-current assets(46)(45)(52)(128)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses33 20 51 (26)
Payables to users125 (285)410 692 
Securities loaned373 876 1,148 1,544 
Other current and non-current liabilities(3)(64)(1)(23)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities370 54 1,198 (569)
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, software, and equipment— — — (2)
Capitalization of internally developed software(4)(7)(9)(14)
Purchases of held-to-maturity investments(88)(131)(575)(302)
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity investments90 135 92 289 
Purchases of credit card receivables— (41)— (70)
Collections of purchased credit card receivables— 37 — 48 
Business acquisition— (6)— (6)
Asset acquisition, net of cash acquired— — — (3)
Other
1 1 10 1 
Net cash used in investing activities(1)(12)(482)(59)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan9 10 9 10 
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(3)(59)(5)(99)
Payments of debt issuance costs— — (10)(14)
Draws on credit facilities10 11 10 11 
Repayments on credit facilities(10)(11)(10)(11)
Borrowings on Credit Card Funding Trust— — — 17 
Repayments on Credit Card Funding Trust— (1)— (1)
Change in principal collected from customers due to Coastal Bank— 4 — 7 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net of repurchases1 4 2 8 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
7 (42)(4)(72)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, segregated cash, and restricted cash376 — 712 (700)
Cash, cash equivalents, segregated cash, and restricted cash, beginning of the period9,693 8,646 9,357 9,346 
Cash, cash equivalents, segregated cash, and restricted cash, end of the period$10,069 $8,646 $10,069 $8,646 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, segregated cash, and restricted cash, end of the period:
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period$5,829 $4,524 $5,829 $4,524 
Segregated cash and cash equivalents, end of the period4,220 4,037 4,220 4,037 
Restricted cash in other current assets, end of the period— 69 — 69 
Restricted cash in other non-current assets, end of the period20 16 20 16 
Cash, cash equivalents, segregated cash, and restricted cash, end of the period10,069 8,646 10,069 8,646 
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for interest$3 $1 $6 $8 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refund received$2 $4 $2 $6 
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,		Three Months Ended
March 31,		Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions)20232024202420232024
Net income (loss)
$25 $188 $157 $(486)$345 
Net margin5 %28 %25 %(52)%27 %
Add:
Interest expenses related to credit facilities 5 6 6 11 12 
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
(3)3 5 (1)8 
Depreciation and amortization15 18 17 35 35 
EBITDA (non-GAAP)42 215 185 (441)400 
Add: SBC
2021 Founders Award Cancellation— — — 485 — 
SBC Excluding 2021 Founders Award Cancellation109 86 62 222 148 
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)$151 $301 $247 $266 $548 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)31 %44 %40 %29 %42 %


Three Months Ended
June 30,		Three Months Ended
March 31,		Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions)
20232024202420232024
Total operating expenses (GAAP)$466 $493 $460 $1,416 $953 
Add: SBC
2021 Founders Award Cancellation———485—
SBC Excluding 2021 Founders Award Cancellation1098662222148
Adjusted Operating Expenses (Non-GAAP)$357 $407 $398 $709 $805 


Financial Outlook
for the Year Ending December 31, 2024
Outlook
(in millions)
Total operating expenses (GAAP)$1,850 - $1,950
Significant reconciliation items(1)
—
Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC (non-GAAP)
$1,850 - $1,950
(1) Actual results might differ materially from our outlook, see “Financial Outlook” for more information. The above expense outlook does not include potential significant regulatory matters or other significant expenses (such as impairments, restructuring charges, and business acquisition- or disposition-related expenses) that may arise or accruals we may determine in the future are required, as we are unable to accurately predict the size or timing of such matters, expenses or accruals at this time. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information on Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC, including significant items that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing expenses that would be adjusted out of total operating expenses (GAAP) to get to Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC (non-GAAP) should they occur.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the expected financial performance of Robinhood Markets, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“we,” “Robinhood,” or the “Company”) and our strategic and operational plans, including (among others) statements regarding that with Robinhood Gold reaching 2 million subscribers, we’re witnessing the flywheel accelerate; that we continue to focus on delivering another year of profitable growth; that management currently expects to execute a $1 billion share repurchase program over a two to three year period; that Robinhood will be hosting its first-ever customer-focused conference, happening October 16-18, 2024; and all statements and information under the headings “Financial Outlook” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Outlook.” Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “believe,” “may,” “will” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans, or intentions. Our forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that may cause our actual future results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied in this press release. Reported results should not be considered an indication of future performance. Factors that contribute to the uncertain nature of our forward-looking statements include, among others: our limited operating experience at our current scale; the difficulty of managing our business effectively, including the size of our workforce, and the risk of continued declining or negative growth; the fluctuations in our financial results and key metrics from quarter to quarter; our reliance on transaction-based revenue, including payment for order flow (“PFOF”), and the risk of new regulation or bans on PFOF and similar practices; our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and rapidly changing interest rate environments; the difficulty of raising additional capital (to provide liquidity needs and support business growth and objectives) on reasonable terms, if at all; the need to maintain capital levels required by regulators and self-regulatory organizations; the risk that we might mishandle the cash, securities, and cryptocurrencies we hold on behalf of customers, and our exposure to liability for processing, operational, or technical errors in clearing functions; the impact of negative publicity on our brand and reputation; the risk that changes in business, economic, or political conditions that impact the global financial markets, or a systemic market event, might harm our business; our dependence on key employees and a skilled workforce; the difficulty of complying with an extensive, complex, and changing regulatory environment and the need to adjust our business model in response to new or modified laws and regulations; the possibility of adverse developments in pending litigation and regulatory investigations; the effects of competition; our need to innovate and invest in new products, services, technologies, and geographies in order to attract and retain customers and deepen their engagement with us in order to maintain growth; our reliance on third parties to perform some key functions and the risk that processing, operational or technological failures could impair the availability or stability of our platforms; the risk of cybersecurity incidents, theft, data breaches, and other online attacks; the difficulty of processing customer data in compliance with privacy laws; our need as a regulated financial services company to develop and maintain effective compliance and risk management infrastructures; the risks associated with incorporating AI technologies into some of our products and processes; the volatility of cryptocurrency prices and trading volumes; the risk that our platforms and services could be exploited to facilitate illegal payments; and the risk that substantial future sales of Class A common stock in the public market, or the perception that they may occur, could cause the price of our stock to fall. Because some of these risks and uncertainties cannot be predicted or quantified and some are beyond our control, you should not rely on our forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. More information about potential risks and uncertainties that could affect our business and financial results can be found in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, which we expect to be available on August 8, 2024, as well as in our other filings with the SEC, all of which are available on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment; new risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks nor identify all uncertainties. The events and circumstances reflected in our forward-looking statements might not be achieved and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise noted, all forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, August 7, 2024 and are based on information and estimates available to us at this time. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, performance, or achievements. Except as required by law, Robinhood assumes no obligation to update any of the statements in this press release whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances, or otherwise. You should read this press release with the understanding that our actual future results, performance, events, and circumstances might be materially different from what we expect.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We collect and analyze operating and financial data to evaluate the health of our business, allocate our resources and assess our performance. In addition to total net revenues, net income (loss) and other results under GAAP, we utilize non-GAAP calculations of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”), Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Operating Expenses, and Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC. This non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, should not be considered a substitute for or superior to financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss), excluding (i) interest expenses related to credit facilities, (ii) provision for (benefit from) income taxes, (iii) depreciation and amortization, (iv) SBC, (v) significant legal and tax settlements and reserves, and (vi) other significant gains, losses, and expenses (such as impairments, restructuring charges, and business acquisition- or disposition-related expenses) that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing results.

The above items are excluded from our Adjusted EBITDA measure because these items are non-cash in nature, or because the amount and timing of these items are unpredictable, are not driven by core results of operations, and render comparisons with prior periods and competitors less meaningful. We believe Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations, as well as providing a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our business performance. Moreover, Adjusted EBITDA is a key measurement used by our management internally to make operating decisions, including those related to operating expenses, evaluate performance, and perform strategic planning and annual budgeting.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total net revenues. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net margin (calculated as net income (loss) divided by total net revenues). We believe Adjusted EBITDA Margin provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations, as well as providing a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our business performance. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is used by our management internally to make operating decisions, including those related to operating expenses, evaluate performance, and perform strategic planning and annual budgeting.

Adjusted Operating Expenses

Adjusted Operating Expenses is defined as GAAP total operating expenses minus (i) SBC, (ii) significant legal and tax settlements and reserves, and (iii) other significant expenses (such as impairments, restructuring charges, and business acquisition- or disposition-related expenses) that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing expenses. The amount and timing of the excluded items are unpredictable, are not driven by core results, of operations, and render comparisons with prior periods less meaningful. We believe Adjusted Operating Expenses provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations, as well as providing a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our cost structure. Adjusted Operating Expenses is used by our management internally to make operating decisions, including those related to operating expenses, evaluate performance, and perform strategic planning and annual budgeting.

Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC

Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC is defined as GAAP total operating expenses minus (i) significant legal and tax settlements and reserves and (ii) other significant expenses (such as impairments, restructuring charges, and business acquisition- or disposition-related expenses), that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing expenses. The amount and timing of the excluded items are unpredictable, are not driven by core results, of operations, and render comparisons with prior periods less meaningful. Unlike Adjusted Operating Expenses, Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC does not adjust for SBC. We believe Adjusted Operating Expense and SBC
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provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations, as well as providing a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our cost structure. Adjusted Operating Expenses and SBC is used by our management internally to make operating decisions, including those related to operating expenses, evaluate performance, and perform strategic planning and annual budgeting.

Key Performance Metrics

In addition to the measures presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, we use the following key performance metrics to help us evaluate our business, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans, and make strategic decisions.

Funded Customers

We define a Funded Customer as a unique person who has at least one account with a Robinhood entity and, within the past 45 calendar days (a) had an account balance that was greater than zero (excluding amounts that are deposited into a Funded Customer account by the Company with no action taken by the unique person) or (b) completed a transaction using any such account.

Assets Under Custody (“AUC”)

We define AUC as the sum of the fair value of all equities, options, cryptocurrency and cash held by users in their accounts, net of receivables from users, as of a stated date or period end on a trade date basis. Net Deposits and net market gains (losses) drive the change in AUC in any given period.

Net Deposits

We define Net Deposits as all cash deposits and asset transfers from customers, as well as dividends, interest, and cash and assets earned in connection with Company promotions (such as account transfer and retirement match incentives and free stock bonuses) received by customers, net of reversals, customer cash withdrawals, margin interest, Gold subscription fees, and other assets transferred out of our platforms (assets transferred in or out include debit card transactions, Automated Customer Account Transfer Service transfers, and custodial crypto wallet transfers) for a stated period. Prior to the second quarter of 2024, Net Deposits did not include inflows from cash and assets earned in connection with Company promotions and prior to January 2024, Net Deposits did not include inflows from dividends and interest or outflows from Robinhood Gold subscription fees and margin interest, although we have not restated amounts in prior periods as the impact to those figures was immaterial.

Average Revenue Per User (“ARPU”)

We define ARPU as total revenue for a given period divided by the average number of Funded Customers on the last day of that period and the last day of the immediately preceding period. Figures in this release represent ARPU annualized for each three-month period presented.

Gold Subscribers

We define a Gold Subscriber as a unique person who has at least one account with a Robinhood entity and who, as of the end of the relevant period (a) is subscribed to Robinhood Gold and (b) has made at least one Robinhood Gold subscription fee payment.

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Additional Operating Metrics

Retirement AUC

We define Retirement AUC as the total AUC in traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs.

Cash Sweep

We define Cash Sweep as the period-end aggregate balances in our brokerage sweep program (i.e., the period-end total amount of participating users’ uninvested brokerage cash that has been automatically “swept” or moved from their brokerage accounts into deposits for their benefit at a network of program banks). This is an off-balance-sheet amount. Robinhood earns a net interest spread on Cash Sweep balances based on the interest rate offered by the banks less the interest rate given to users as stated in our program terms.

Margin Book

We define Margin Book as our period-end aggregate outstanding margin loan balances receivable (i.e., the period-end total amount we are owed by customers on loans made for the purchase of securities, supported by a pledge of assets in their margin-enabled brokerage accounts).

Notional Trading Volume

We define Notional Trading Volume for any specified asset class as the aggregate dollar value (purchase price or sale price as applicable) of trades executed in that asset class over a specified period of time.

Options Contracts Traded

We define Options Contracts Traded as the total number of options contracts bought or sold over a specified period of time. Each contract generally entitles the holder to trade 100 shares of the underlying stock.

Monthly Active Users ("MAU")

We define MAUs as the number of unique persons who, using one or more accounts with a Robinhood entity, meet one of the following criteria at any point during a specified calendar month: a) executes a debit card or credit card transaction, b) transitions between two different screens on a mobile device while logged into their account or c) loads a page in a web browser while logged into their account. A person need not satisfy these conditions on a recurring monthly basis or be a Funded Customer to be included in MAU. MAU figures in this release reflect MAU for the last month of the relevant period presented. We utilize MAU to measure how many customers interact with our products and services during a given month. MAU does not measure the frequency or duration of the interaction, but we consider it a useful indicator for engagement. Additionally, MAUs are positively correlated with, but are not indicative of, the performance of revenue and other key performance indicators.

Glossary Terms

Investment Accounts

We define an Investment Account as a funded individual brokerage account or a funded individual retirement account ("IRA"). As of June 30, 2024, a Funded Customer can have up to three Investment Accounts - individual brokerage account, traditional IRA, and Roth IRA.

Growth Rate and Annualized Growth Rate with respect to Net Deposits

When used with respect to Net Deposits, “growth rate” and “annualized growth rate” provide information about Net Deposits relative to total AUC. “Growth rate” is calculated as aggregate Net Deposits over a specified 12 month period, divided by AUC for the fiscal quarter that immediately precedes such 12 month period. “Annualized growth rate” is calculated as Net Deposits for a specified quarter multiplied by 4 and divided by AUC for the immediately preceding quarter.
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