Wealthfront Corporation Common Stock(WLTH)

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2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 24 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$10.45
10/14/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for WLTH

10/14/2026: WLTH (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Wealthfront Corporation is a consumer-focused financial technology company that provides automated investment management and cash management services primarily to digital-native users. The company has a leading position in automated investing, with a strong, low-cost platform that has historically driven significant asset growth. Its primary growth opportunity lies in diversifying revenue through its newer home lending products and expanding its service ecosystem. However, the company faces material risks, including high revenue concentration in interest-rate-sensitive cash products, intense competition from well-capitalized incumbents, and recent profitability and regulatory challenges. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high price volatility and should closely monitor future EBITDA margin trends.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is in an early growth stage post-IPO, but investors should be wary of recent profitability headwinds.
Momentum investorWeak fitRecent stock performance has been under pressure, indicating a lack of strong positive momentum.
Value investorWeak fitThe stock currently faces valuation risks and profitability concerns that may not appeal to traditional value seekers.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and competitive pressures make this a higher-risk security.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a relatively new public company, the stock is subject to significant price swings based on sentiment and quarterly results.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe market's valuation reflects future growth expectations that are sensitive to current execution and revenue deceleration.
Competition risk (Fintech / Incumbents)HighThe company faces constant pressure from large, well-capitalized financial institutions and other agile fintech firms.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform has a strong user base, consistent profitability remains a work in progress.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company is a growth-stage firm that does not distribute cash to shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highThe ability to successfully expand into new products like lending while maintaining core AUM growth is crucial for long-term success.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -11.06%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
WLTH receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
WLTH has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong cash generation (FCF margin 41.4%) and solid revenue growth (+18.2%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-121.6%), weak profitability (net margin -11.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
WLTH's financial health is supported by strong liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 34.1%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is WLTH's strongest growth driver at +23.2% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+18.2%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-121.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 61.8% and approximately 60.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 13.79% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Tiger Technology Management LLC 10.13%
Dag Ventures Llc 9.24%
Index Venture Associates VI Ltd 6.32%
BlackRock Inc 5.59%
Ribbit Management Company, LLC 3.66%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
WLTH generates approximately $226 of gross profit, $-305 of operating income, and $414 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 58.45%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
WLTH has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.58B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12.25
Volume (30-day avg) 3.5M shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 7.20 - 14.88
Updated Date 10/14/2026
52 Weeks Range 7.20 - 14.88
Updated Date 10/14/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.95

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Investment AdvisoryAsset management fees based on a percentage of AUM for automated portfolios.The company takes a small cut of the assets they manage for you.
Cash ManagementInterest rate spreads and partner bank referral revenue from cash deposits.This is currently a primary way they make money, tied to interest rate levels.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 14.9
Enterprise Value 1.09B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.24
Enterprise Value 1.09B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.24
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.94
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.24
Shares Outstanding 156.18M
Shares Floating 95.02M
Shares Outstanding 156.18M
Shares Floating 95.02M
Percent Insiders 13.79
Percent Institutions 61.81

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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