Robo-Advisor Growth and IPO Access Boost SoFi Stock Amid Valuation Worries

SoFi's stellar stock rise reflects profitable growth and strategic moves, though analysts caution on valuation risks

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Dec 02, 2024
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  • SoFi Technologies surges over 100% in three months, driven by strong earnings and strategic initiatives, despite valuation concerns.
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Approaching its 52-week high of $16.61, SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFi) has become a standout performer with its stock exploding over 100% in the past three months and over 50% this month. Wall Street expects a possible 35% drop based on a Gurufocus Value estimate of $9.50, though.

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Strategic development and good financial performance have driven the increase in the stock. Using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SoFi recorded $61 million in net income and $697 million in earnings, therefore signifying its fourth consecutive profitable quarter. Emphasizing its strong expansion target, the company recently changed its 2024 revenue estimate to lie between $2.535 billion and $2.55 billion. Strategic actions have helped SoFi to maintain momentum.

The company expanded its robo-advisor technology to incorporate various assets including real estate and teamed with PrimaryBid Technologies to better provide staff and consumers access to initial public offers (IPOs). These programs seek to increase user involvement and expand investment prospects, therefore enhancing SoFi's profile in the financial landscape. These successes have raised investor confidence and stock performance, but analysts remain skeptical of value, thereby balancing excitement with a reasonable outlook of future development.

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