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    Why Webull (BULL) Is Up 9.2% After Returning To Profit And Buying Back Shares

    Simply Wall St·08/23/2026 12:18:43
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    • Webull Corporation recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$198.83 million and net income turning positive at US$24.36 million, alongside completing a US$10.98 million share repurchase of 1,820,788 shares.
    • This shift from a loss a year earlier to profitability, aided by increased trading activity after the SEC’s Pattern Day Trader rule removal and expansion into new international markets, signals a meaningful change in Webull’s operating profile.
    • We’ll now examine how Webull’s return to profitability and boosted trading volumes may reshape its existing investment narrative.

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    Webull Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Webull, you need to believe its active trader ecosystem, expanding product lineup and global reach can support sustained platform usage and fee generation, not just short bursts of volatility-driven activity. The key near term catalyst remains higher trading volumes following the SEC’s Pattern Day Trader rule removal, while the biggest risk is that this spike proves temporary and retail engagement fades. Q2’s return to profitability reinforces the bull case but does not eliminate that core volume risk.

    The most relevant update here is Webull’s completion of its US$10.98 million buyback of 1,820,788 shares, or 0.34% of the company. Coming alongside Q2’s swing to a US$24.36 million net profit, the buyback sits against a share price still down about 43% over 12 months, and a P/E multiple some analysts view as expensive, sharpening the focus on whether recent trading strength can sustain earnings.

    Yet against this improving picture, one issue investors should be aware of is how quickly trading volumes could reverse if...

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    Webull's narrative projects $1.1 billion revenue and $254.0 million earnings by 2029.

    Uncover how Webull's forecasts yield a $12.00 fair value, a 37% upside to its current price.

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    Some of the most optimistic analysts were once assuming Webull could reach about US$1.2 billion in revenue and US$400.6 million in earnings by 2029, which is far more ambitious than the baseline view and leans heavily on rapid adoption of tools like Vega and premium subscriptions; Q2’s profit beat may support that case, but as you compare these higher expectations with today’s results, remember that opinions differ widely and both narratives may need updating after this latest quarter.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.