NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 11:28 a.m. ET — Market closed.
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) heads into the weekend with U.S. markets shut and year-end positioning in full swing. The fintech’s shares last finished at $27.07, down 1.49% on Friday’s session, after trading between roughly $27.04 and $27.53 with about 24.7 million shares changing hands.
While investors can’t act on fresh price signals until Monday’s open, the conversation around SOFI stock hasn’t paused. In the last 24–48 hours, coverage has focused on three themes: the broader “Santa Claus rally” setup, SoFi’s crypto-and-stablecoin push as a potential long-term catalyst, and a mix of analyst targets that underscore how divided Wall Street remains after a big 2025 run.
Market backdrop: Thin year-end trading, “Santa rally” watch
Friday’s post-Christmas session on Wall Street was notably quiet, with the major indexes edging slightly lower and volume running below typical levels—an environment that can amplify single-stock moves when liquidity is thin. Reuters reported that the market ended close to record highs but “caught its breath” after a strong five-session rally, quoting Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, on the seasonal “Santa Claus rally” window and the market’s upward bias into early January. [1]
That seasonal framing matters for high-beta names like SoFi. When the tape is driven by momentum and risk appetite, fintech growth stocks often move more than the indexes—both up and down.
SOFI stock on Friday: Where shares stood when the bell rang
SoFi stock’s last session ended with a down day, but not a dramatic one—more of a pause near the $27 level as investors digest several moving pieces from recent weeks (including capital-raising headlines earlier in December and a rapid shift in sentiment around fintech winners and losers).
Extended-hours pricing was also quiet late Friday, with MarketBeat showing a small move in after-hours trade around the close. [2]
The SoFiUSD stablecoin: A catalyst bulls keep circling
One reason SoFi keeps surfacing in year-end “what’s next” lists is its aggressive push into crypto-related financial infrastructure—especially after the company announced SoFiUSD, described as a fully reserved U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. In its release, SoFi said it is the first national bank to issue a stablecoin on a public, permissionless blockchain, positioning the initiative as infrastructure for banks, fintechs, and enterprise partners seeking faster settlement and always-on money movement. [3]
In the announcement, SoFi CEO Anthony Noto framed the bet in sweeping terms, calling blockchain “a technology super cycle” that could reshape finance beyond payments. [4]
That strategy has also fueled fresh weekend analysis. In the past day, 24/7 Wall St. argued SoFi’s stablecoin launch adds another potential growth driver after a strong 2025 run, highlighting the commercial angle (white-label and settlement use cases) and noting the stock’s big year-to-date gains followed by months of consolidation. [5]
Insider filing: CTO Jeremy Rishel disclosed a stock sale
Another headline investors are parsing going into next week is a Form 4 disclosure from Jeremy Rishel, SoFi’s Chief Technology Officer, showing he sold 91,837 shares at $26.64 in a transaction dated Dec. 17, 2025. The filing also states the sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted earlier in 2025, and it lists his post-transaction beneficial ownership. [6]
Insider sales don’t automatically signal trouble—especially when tied to pre-arranged trading plans—but they tend to attract attention when a stock has already surged and valuation debates are heating up.
Analyst outlook: Targets range widely, and consensus looks cautious
The forecast picture for SOFI stock is split—and that tension is now front and center in several fresh weekend reads.
A TipRanks round-up published within the last day highlighted Needham analyst Kyle Peterson, who reiterated a Buy rating and a $36 price target. The piece also notes he adjusted his model around SoFi’s recent share offering and characterized the capital raise as giving SoFi additional flexibility for growth initiatives (including areas such as blockchain and AI applications). [7]
The same TipRanks article also cited JPMorgan analyst Reginald Smith, who raised his price target to $31 from $28 while reiterating a Hold rating as part of a 2026 fintech outlook. [8]
On the consensus side, MarketBeat’s snapshot shows a Hold consensus rating, with an average 12‑month target around $25.69, and a wide high/low range that illustrates the spread in views. [9]
It’s not unusual for consensus targets to differ across platforms due to methodology and the analyst set included—but the takeaway for investors is consistent: the Street isn’t unanimous that SOFI is “cheap” here, even after recent pullbacks from highs.
Capital raise context investors still debate
SoFi’s valuation arguments are also colored by a notable December capital move. In an SEC filing, the company disclosed it sold 54,545,454 shares at $27.50 per share, and that the offering closed on Dec. 8, 2025. The filing says proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes including enhancing capital position and funding growth opportunities, with an additional underwriter option for more shares. [10]
For bulls, a stronger capital position can support faster balance-sheet expansion and product investment. For skeptics, dilution remains a real tradeoff—especially if macro conditions turn less friendly for consumer credit and fintech multiples.
What investors should know before the next session
Because the U.S. stock market is closed today, SOFI traders are effectively heading into a Monday open where two forces may matter as much as company headlines:
1) Monday trading may be more “headline-sensitive” than usual
Late December trading can be choppy simply because fewer participants are active. Reuters described Friday’s market as light-volume and short on catalysts—conditions that can persist into the final sessions of the year. [11]
2) Know the clock: premarket, regular hours, and after-hours
SoFi trades on Nasdaq, where regular hours run 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, with pre-market commonly 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET and after-hours4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET (broker access and liquidity can vary). [12]
3) Year-end calendar risk is real next week
Investors navigating the final turn into 2026 should keep the holiday schedule in mind. Investopedia notes markets are closed for New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2026), while New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) is a full day for stocks (with different hours in parts of the bond market). [13]
Nasdaq’s schedule also confirms the New Year’s Day closure and other early-close dates around holidays. [14]
4) Watch the next major catalyst: earnings season dates
While corporate calendars can shift, a Nasdaq-hosted piece from Dec. 19 urged investors to “mark your calendar” for Jan. 26 as the expected timing window for SoFi’s next earnings release and related updates. [15]
5) The stablecoin story now has a “proof-of-execution” phase
The market has heard the pitch. What investors will look for next—especially in 2026 outlook commentary—is evidence that SoFiUSD and related infrastructure translate into measurable adoption, partner wins, and revenue contribution (or at least clearer unit economics). [16]
The weekend setup for SOFI investors
Heading into Monday, SoFi stock sits at an interesting intersection: it’s a consumer-fintech brand with a bank charter and credit exposure, but it’s also pushing into blockchain-based infrastructure at a time when markets are leaning into risk again as the year ends. [17]
The near-term question isn’t just whether SOFI bounces from the mid‑$20s—it’s whether the next leg of the story is powered by fundamentals and execution (members, products, margins, and credit quality) or by sentiment and liquidity in a thin market. Investors should be prepared for volatility—especially with the stock’s own commentators warning not to be surprised by sharp drawdowns even inside a broader uptrend narrative. [18]
References
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