Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
New Bank Approvals Are Surging. What’s Behind the Boom.
Over the past 18 months, 40 wannabe bankers have filed for charters with the Comptroller of the Currency. So far, 21 have been approved.
NASDAQ · SOFI
Financial Services · Financial - Credit Services
$16.55
Up+$0.28 (+1.68%)
Updated Sep 24, 2026, 7:34 PM
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3.9/10
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60/100
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1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
SOFI closed at $16.55 after 20 trading sessions, down 12.15% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | $17.02 | $17.14 | $16.515 | $16.55 | 57.01M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $17.925 | $17.96 | $17.005 | $17.16 | 98.87M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $17.46 | $17.52 | $16.83 | $16.97 | 64.53M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $16.83 | $17.06 | $16.66 | $16.96 | 44.23M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $17.34 | $17.37 | $16.70 | $16.73 | 43.22M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $17.11 | $17.16 | $16.53 | $16.84 | 49.45M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $17.50 | $17.59 | $16.94 | $17.07 | 50.24M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $17.005 | $17.75 | $17.00 | $17.65 | 33.18M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $17.32 | $17.505 | $17.12 | $17.32 | 24.56M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $17.03 | $17.39 | $16.93 | $17.21 | 31.53M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $17.97 | $18.01 | $17.33 | $17.33 | 39.84M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $18.22 | $18.35 | $17.89 | $18.01 | 30.4M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $18.08 | $18.34 | $17.96 | $18.22 | 29.12M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $18.00 | $18.7099 | $17.99 | $18.51 | 43.72M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $17.05 | $17.94 | $16.92 | $17.84 | 40.59M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $17.55 | $17.66 | $16.98 | $17.05 | 41.91M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $17.75 | $17.96 | $17.55 | $17.88 | 36.6M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $19.205 | $19.495 | $18.03 | $18.06 | 45.67M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $19.005 | $19.47 | $18.59 | $19.18 | 37.64M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $18.97 | $19.32 | $18.71 | $18.84 | 36.53M |
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SoFi is a financial-services company that was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco. Initially known for its student loan refinancing business, the company has expanded its product offerings to include personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, investment accounts, banking services, and financial planning. The company intends to be a one-stop shop for its clients' finances and operates solely through its mobile app and website. Through its acquisition of Galileo in 2020, the company also offers payment and account services for debit cards and digital banking.
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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Loop Capital | Hold | — |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Scotiabank | Sector Outperform | — |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Truist Securities | Hold | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Mizuho | Outperform | — |
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Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
Over the past 18 months, 40 wannabe bankers have filed for charters with the Comptroller of the Currency. So far, 21 have been approved.
Yahoo · Sep 17, 2026
SoFi just posted a record quarter and raised guidance while its stock sits near a 52-week low, and the gap between what the business is doing and what the market is pricing in may be wider than most investors realize.
Yahoo · Sep 17, 2026
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Yahoo · Sep 17, 2026
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hiked key interest rates to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%, in line with market expectations.
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