Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) Earns Buy Rating from Rosenblatt Securities

Key Points

• Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed its Buy rating on Webull and set a $15 price target, implying approximately 56.7% upside from the reported $9.57 share price. The broader analyst consensus is Moderate Buy with a $14 target.
• Webull reported quarterly EPS of $0.12, beating the $0.01 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 51.2% year over year to $198.83 million.
• Insiders sold shares under pre-arranged trading plans, including about $475,000 sold by President Anthony Denier; however, insiders still own 35% of the company, and institutional investors own 92.48%.

Webull (NASDAQ:BULL - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "buy" rating reaffirmed by investment analysts at Rosenblatt Securities in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $15.00 price objective on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities' target price points to a potential upside of 56.74% from the stock's current price.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Webull from a "sell (e+)" rating to a "sell (d-)" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Webull from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Webull has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $14.00.

Webull Trading Up 9.0%

BULL opened at $9.57 on Friday. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $7.56 and its 200-day simple moving average is $6.60. The stock has a market cap of $5.09 billion, a PE ratio of 119.64 and a beta of 0.53. Webull has a 1 year low of $4.50 and a 1 year high of $16.04.

Webull (NASDAQ:BULL - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.11. Webull had a net margin of 6.26% and a return on equity of 5.95%. The firm had revenue of $198.83 million for the quarter. Webull's revenue was up 51.2% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts forecast that Webull will post 0.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Webull news, General Counsel Benjamin Worthy James sold 50,273 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.02, for a total value of $453,462.46. Following the transaction, the general counsel owned 1,150,991 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $10,381,938.82. The trade was a 4.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, President Anthony Michael Denier sold 53,848 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $8.83, for a total value of $475,477.84. Following the completion of the sale, the president owned 2,332,295 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $20,594,164.85. This trade represents a 2.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 35.00% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Webull

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Corient Private Wealth LP increased its holdings in shares of Webull by 76.4% in the second quarter. Corient Private Wealth LP now owns 406,761 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,652,000 after purchasing an additional 176,233 shares in the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its position in shares of Webull by 100.7% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 30,188 shares of the company's stock worth $197,000 after acquiring an additional 15,144 shares during the last quarter. Greenland Capital Management LP lifted its stake in shares of Webull by 0.3% during the second quarter. Greenland Capital Management LP now owns 1,158,725 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,225,000 after acquiring an additional 2,912 shares during the period. HB Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Webull in the second quarter valued at about $96,000. Finally, Handelsbanken Fonder AB acquired a new stake in Webull in the second quarter worth about $510,000. 92.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Webull News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Webull this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Retail-trading momentum: Webull gained alongside Robinhood as investor interest in retail trading extended across the online-brokerage sector. The move suggests traders are betting on stronger activity and potential benefits from a more favorable regulatory environment. Webull Surges as Retail-Trading Bid Extends
• Positive Sentiment: Higher earnings forecasts: Northland Securities raised its Webull EPS estimates for several periods, including Q3 2026 to $0.04 from $0.01 and Q4 2026 to $0.05 from $0.01. Its FY2026 estimate of $0.12 is twice the broader consensus estimate cited in the report, signaling expectations for faster profitability growth. Northland Securities Webull Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Positive estimate revisions and valuation support: Zacks highlighted surging earnings estimates, while its analyst-target analysis indicated roughly 63% potential upside. Such forecasts can attract momentum-oriented investors, although price targets are not guarantees. Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside
• Positive Sentiment: AI and international expansion: Webull Hong Kong launched Vega AI after reaching 480,000 active users. The product may improve engagement and differentiate Webull, while expanding the company’s addressable market beyond traditional trading tools. Webull Brings Vega AI to Hong Kong
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider selling: President Anthony Denier sold 53,848 shares for approximately $475,000 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. Because the sale represented only 2.26% of his holdings and he retained more than 2.3 million shares, the transaction is a limited negative signal. Webull President Insider Sale

Webull Company Profile

Webull Financial LLC is a commission-free online brokerage platform that provides individual investors with access to U.S. equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options, and cryptocurrencies. Through its mobile and desktop applications, the company offers real-time market data, advanced charting tools, customizable watchlists, and streamlined order execution. Webull’s platform is designed to support both self-directed traders and investors seeking an intuitive interface coupled with professional-grade analytics.

In addition to its core trading services, Webull delivers educational resources and research tools to help users make informed decisions.

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