Robinhood has been facing regulatory scrutiny, resulting in hefty fines and restrictions. In March 2025, two units of Robinhood agreed to pay $26 million to settle the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) allegations for failing to respond to red flags about potential misconduct and not verifying the identities of thousands of customers. In January 2025, the company agreed to pay a $45 million fine for violating more than 10 securities law provisions. In September 2024, the company faced a $3.9 million penalty to settle crypto withdrawal failures. HOOD shares have skyrocketed 150.8%, outperforming the industry 's 21.1% growth this year.