The value of a $1,000 investment in Robinhood stock three years ago is being reported, with some outlets suggesting it would have resulted in a positive outcome. However, the current performance of the stock is uncertain, with reports of it plummeting and sliding in value, while also being compared to other financial stocks in terms of its potential as a buy. The stock's trajectory is being evaluated in various contexts, including its performance over the past year and in relation to other companies like Coinbase and SoFi.