Jim Cramer on Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST): ‘I Don’t Like It’
We recently published an article titled What Happened After Jim Cramer Talked About These 13 Stocks . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPST) stands against the other stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed.
During a recent episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer offered his perspective on the day’s market rally as he delved into the impact of the ongoing dynamic between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
“All day, I heard that today’s rally was just a bear market rally, okay? That it was a phony spike, and the market will go right back down the moment the president posts that there’ll be no compromise on tariffs. Who knows, maybe Fed Chief Jay Powell should be deported.”
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However, Cramer pointed out that the tone shifted significantly just after the market closed. In his words, “We get incredible news that is sure to drive this market higher.” The news came directly from the President, who clarified that he had no intention of firing Powell, a rumor that Cramer identified as a major factor in the prior day’s market slide. Trump’s statement, “Never did, never will,” regarding any plans to remove Powell effectively erased the cloud of uncertainty that had been hanging over the markets.
Given this reversal, Cramer questioned whether the rally could still be called a bear market bounce. In his view, it now looked like something more substantial. He explained that real recoveries are often mischaracterized at first. According to Cramer, they typically begin with what appear to be bear market rallies, short-lived, suspicious upticks that many investors brush off due to repeated disappointments in the past. He stressed that the early stages of genuine market turnarounds are often marked by disbelief and hesitation, with only the boldest or most reckless traders recognizing their potential early on. He added:
“Now look, just because the President doesn’t want a constitutional crisis and is going to keep Powell doesn’t mean we have more to go on. For example, there’s been no sign of change from the administration on the trade wars.”
Methodology
For this article, we compiled a list of 13 stocks that were discussed by Jim Cramer during the episode of Mad Money on April 22, 2024. We then calculated their performance from April 22 nd , 2024, market close to April 23 rd , 2025, market close. We have also included the hedge fund sentiment for the stocks, which we sourced from Insider Monkey’s Q4 2024 database of over 900 hedge funds. The stocks are listed in the order that Cramer mentioned them.
Please note that this article mentions Jim Cramer’s previous opinions and may not account for any changes to his opinions regarding the stocks that are mentioned. It is primarily an examination of how his previously provided opinions have panned out.
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Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST )
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 39
When a caller admitted they knew nothing about Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPST) but were thinking of going all-in, Cramer offered a hard “no” and proposed another bank. Here’s what he said back then:
“Okay, this is a bank holding company that is artificial intelligence, and I’ve got to tell you, I don’t like it. There are so many good banks. Why not buy JPMorgan at a discount? I think that when you look at Upstart versus JPMorgan; I have to tell you, my stunning conclusion given the fact that you don’t know all that much about it, is that JPMorgan’s a better bank than Upstart.”
Jim Cramer’s suggestion was wrong however, with the stock rising by an impressive. 91.72% since then, even after a recent pullback.
Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPST) is a cloud-based lending platform that uses artificial intelligence to assess creditworthiness, aiming to offer more inclusive and accurate loan decisions beyond traditional FICO scores.
Overall UPST ranks 2nd on our list of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. While we acknowledge the potential of UPST as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than UPST but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock .
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey .