Evan [Analyst]'s questions to Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
An analyst named Evan from Stock Market News asked about user engagement metrics, such as time spent in the app, and whether the company is actively optimizing for them.
Answer
CEO Vladimir Tenev acknowledged that the app is naturally engaging but stated the company's efforts are focused on building great products, driving Gold subscriptions, and ensuring high customer retention, rather than explicitly optimizing for time spent. CFO Jason Warnick added that he is excited about the potential for the upcoming Cortex AI feature to make the app even more engaging for users throughout the day.