Robinhood Stock Rises 15% After S&P 500 Inclusion; Strategy Shares Fall
Robinhood (HOOD) stock increased by 15% after its inclusion in the S&P 500, effective September 22. This follows a nearly threefold rise in its stock price this year.
In contrast, shares of Strategy (MSTR) fell by 1.5% after being overlooked for S&P 500 inclusion despite qualifying. The company reported $14 billion in operating income and $10 billion in net income for Q2 2025, driven by a significant rise in the price of bitcoin. CEO Michael Saylor stated he did not expect immediate inclusion, while analysts noted that S&P approval is not crucial for their operating model.
Key points:
- Robinhood included in S&P 500
- Stock price rose 15%
- Strategy missed inclusion despite strong earnings
- MSTR stock down 1.5%
- Analysts suggest committee concerns over bitcoin volatility