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SoFi Stock Plunges 10% as Stagnant 2026 Forecast and Muddy Waters Feud Eclipse $1.1 Billion in Revenue

Story Highlights
  • SoFi stock plummeted 10% as an unchanged 2026 forecast and a public feud with short sellers overshadowed a record-breaking $1.1 billion revenue performance.
  • CEO Anthony Noto remains focused on the long term, calling the quarterly results “remarkable” while promising to use crypto to fix global payments.
SoFi Stock Plunges 10% as Stagnant 2026 Forecast and Muddy Waters Feud Eclipse $1.1 Billion in Revenue

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) delivered a massive earnings report today that beat almost every goal set by analysts. Even with these record numbers, SOFI stock price took a painful 10% dive. Investors seem worried about the future, especially since the company chose not to raise its financial goals for the rest of the year. While the business is growing fast, the stock is struggling to find its footing after a difficult start to 2026.

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SoFi Hits Record Numbers

The company’s growth engines are running at full speed.Total revenue reached $1.1 billion, a huge jump from the $771 million reported during the same time last year. Meanwhile earnings per share came in at $0.12, matching exactly what analysts expected. Every part of the business saw gains, showing that the firm is successfully moving beyond its roots in student loans. Lending is still a massive part of the success, but other financial services are catching up quickly.

Wall Street Feels Trepidation

Despite the great news, SOFI stock’s price fell to $16.60. This drop is the largest same-day loss for the company since November 2025. A big reason for the panic is that the company kept its full-year outlook exactly the same. Many investors expected a more ambitious forecast after seeing such a strong start to the year.

The stock has also been hurt by a report from Muddy Waters Research. Last month, the group accused the company of manipulating its accounting. The firm fought back against these claims, calling them “factually inaccurate and misleading” and promising to take legal action. In response, Muddy Waters told reporters that the firm “has been sued a number of times” and remains “undefeated.”

CEO Anthony Noto Remains Optimistic

CEO Anthony Noto is not letting the stock price dampen his mood. In a recent interview, he described the first quarter as “remarkable across every front.” He pointed out that the company is adding more members than ever before and is seeing huge success in its newest products.

“This was the second consecutive quarter that we have generated more than $1 billion in cash revenue,” Noto said. “We added more members and products this quarter than in any previous quarter in our history.”

He is also looking far into the future with new technology like crypto and its own stablecoin, SofiUSD. Noto believes these moves are not just for show. He calls the expansion into digital assets “a clear opportunity to rewire payment infrastructure.” Even as the stock remains down nearly 30% for the year, the CEO insists that “This growth is just beginning, and I’ve never been more excited about out future.”

Is SoFi Stock a Good Buy?

Turning to TipRanks, SOFI stock has a Hold consensus rating based on five Buys, seven Holds, and three Sells assigned in the last three months. At $23.27, the average 12-month SOFI stock price target implies a 23.7% upside potential. These ratings are likely to change following today’s earnings report.

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