Robinhood Q3 Earnings Miss: Record Revenue, Crypto Gains, and $173M in Election Bets

Robinhood reported record net revenue of $1.42 billion for the third quarter, but earnings per share came in at $0.51, below analyst expectations of $0.55. The miss comes as the platform expands beyond traditional trading into prediction markets, with event contracts tied to sports and elections generating $173 million in revenue. Crypto trading revenue also ticked up, though the company did not break out exact figures. The earnings shortfall highlights the costs and volatility of Robinhood's push into new, higher-risk products. Investors are watching whether the company can turn these ventures into consistent profit without eroding its core brokerage business. As election-related trading grows, Robinhood faces both opportunity and regulatory scrutiny in a fast-evolving market.