Capital Advantage Inc. bought a new position in SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund bought 31,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $836,000.
Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division bought a new position in SoFi Technologies during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its position in shares of SoFi Technologies by 840.3% in the 3rd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 1,119 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 1,000 shares during the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new position in shares of SoFi Technologies during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL increased its stake in shares of SoFi Technologies by 693.5% during the third quarter. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL now owns 1,230 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 1,075 shares during the period. Finally, Assetmark Inc. raised its holdings in shares of SoFi Technologies by 50.5% during the third quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 1,273 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 427 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 38.43% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of SoFi Technologies in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of SoFi Technologies in a report on Thursday. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $19.00 price objective for the company. Citizens Jmp raised shares of SoFi Technologies from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $30.00 target price for the company in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of SoFi Technologies from $23.00 to $28.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reduced their price target on shares of SoFi Technologies from $36.00 to $33.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $25.91.
Insider Activity
In related news, General Counsel Robert S. Lavet purchased 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $21.04 per share, with a total value of $105,200.00. Following the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 17,172 shares in the company, valued at $361,298.88. This trade represents a 41.08% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CTO Jeremy Rishel sold 94,958 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.43, for a total transaction of $1,655,117.94. Following the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 839,640 shares in the company, valued at $14,634,925.20. This trade represents a 10.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders purchased 38,900 shares of company stock valued at $705,398 and sold 227,616 shares valued at $4,418,697. Insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.
SoFi Technologies Price Performance
SOFI stock opened at $16.90 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a quick ratio of 0.18 and a current ratio of 0.78. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $21.06 and a 200-day moving average price of $25.36. SoFi Technologies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $8.60 and a 52-week high of $32.73. The firm has a market capitalization of $21.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.47 and a beta of 2.20.
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 30th. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.12 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $1.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $984.75 million. SoFi Technologies had a return on equity of 5.88% and a net margin of 13.34%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 39.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.05 EPS. SoFi Technologies has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.120- EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 0.600- EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that SoFi Technologies, Inc. will post 0.26 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Key Headlines Impacting SoFi Technologies
Here are the key news stories impacting SoFi Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: CEO Anthony Noto bought shares after the short‑seller report, signaling management confidence and helping to stem the decline; that insider purchase and the company’s public rebuttal have been cited by traders as a stabilizing factor. SoFi Calls Short Seller Report ‘Factually Inaccurate and Misleading,’ Stock Rises as CEO Noto Buys Shares
- Positive Sentiment: SoFi’s loan‑platform business is growing rapidly and is described as a capital‑light growth engine (originations and related revenue have surged), which supports recurring, lower‑capital risk growth for the company. SoFi’s Loan Platform Business Emerges as a Capital-Light Growth Engine
- Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo initiated coverage with an equal‑weight rating and a $19 price target, offering modest upside from current levels but not a clear buy signal; this is likely to temper short‑term volatility rather than spark a big move. Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage of SoFi
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and media pieces debate upside (some bulls argue multi‑product cross‑sell and member growth could lift shares toward $30) versus valuation/execution risks; these narratives keep trading active but are not immediate catalysts. Can SoFi Stock Reach $30 by the End of 2026?
- Negative Sentiment: Muddy Waters released a scathing short report alleging aggressive accounting and “financial engineering,” which triggered sharp selling and raised near‑term regulatory and reputational risk until claims are resolved. Short Seller Muddy Waters Report
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts flagged new questions after the short report, prolonging downside pressure until independent audits, regulatory feedback, or clearer disclosures arrive. Analyst Flags ‘New Questions’ After Short Report
- Negative Sentiment: CTO Jeremy Rishel sold ~94,958 shares (~$1.65M), which adds negative insider‑flow optics even though other insider activity includes the CEO buy. CTO Insider Sale SEC Filing
- Negative Sentiment: Wider credit‑market and fintech sector headwinds (reports of lending restrictions at big banks) have amplified selling across credit‑sensitive fintech names, increasing short‑term vulnerability for SOFI. Private Credit Headwinds
SoFi Technologies Profile
SoFi Technologies, Inc (NASDAQ: SOFI) is a diversified financial services company that provides consumer-focused lending, banking, investing and financial technology products. The company’s core offerings include student loan refinancing and private student loans, personal loans, mortgage lending, and credit card products. In addition to credit and lending, SoFi operates consumer-facing deposit and cash management accounts, an investing and trading platform, and an insurance marketplace through partner relationships, all designed to serve individuals seeking an integrated digital financial experience.
SoFi has grown beyond direct-to-consumer lending by building technology and infrastructure capabilities.
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