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MQ Stock Chart & Stats
$16.31
$0.53(3.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$16.31
$0.53(3.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.80 - $22.28
Previous Close$17.6
Volume860.88K
Average Volume (3M)869.85K
Market Cap
$1.95B
Enterprise Value$788.38M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$961.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.44M
Price to Earnings (P/E)190.7
Beta0.25
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding95,911,790
10 Day Avg. Volume929,840
30 Day Avg. Volume869,851
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.88
Price to Sales (P/S)3.51
P/FCF Ratio13.65
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.41
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.66
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$19.10Price Target Upside17.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$703.78M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Payment Volume And Profitability GrowthSustained TPV growth above 30% for four consecutive quarters, alongside rising revenue, gross profit and consecutive GAAP profitability, indicates improving platform scale and customer adoption. This creates a stronger foundation for recurring earnings growth and reinvestment over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash Generation And Conservative LeverageMarqeta is generating substantial operating and free cash flow while carrying very little debt, giving it meaningful financial flexibility. This supports product investment, international expansion and capital returns while reducing balance-sheet pressure during periods of slower growth.
Enterprise, International And Stablecoin ExpansionExpansion into larger enterprise accounts, international markets and stablecoin-backed card programs broadens Marqeta’s addressable use cases. These capabilities can deepen platform relevance, diversify growth sources and reinforce its position in embedded finance and payment infrastructure.
Bears Say
Guided Near-term Growth DecelerationManagement expects a material slowdown after Q2, reflecting renewal timing, acquisition lapping, lending comparisons and Cash App issuance diversification. Even if partly timing-related, weaker near-term growth can reduce operating leverage and delay the pace of earnings improvement.
Inconsistent Operating ProfitabilityThe recent profitability inflection is encouraging, but near-breakeven operating profit and a history of losses and margin volatility show that earnings quality is not yet firmly established. Sustained growth must translate into consistent operating leverage for the improvement to be durable.
Pressure On Gross Profit Take RatesA lower blended take rate can constrain gross profit expansion even when payment volume grows rapidly. Marqeta’s move toward larger customers and international markets may improve scale, but the associated economics require continued volume growth and execution to offset pricing mix pressure.
Marqeta News
MQ FAQ
What was Marqeta’s price range in the past 12 months?
Marqeta lowest stock price was $14.80 and its highest was $22.28 in the past 12 months.
What is Marqeta’s market cap?
Marqeta’s market cap is $1.95B.
When is Marqeta’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marqeta’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were Marqeta’s earnings last quarter?
Marqeta released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $0.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.06.
Is Marqeta overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Marqeta’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Marqeta pay dividends?
Marqeta does not currently pay dividends.
What is Marqeta’s EPS estimate?
Marqeta’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Marqeta have?
Marqeta has 95,911,790 shares outstanding.
What happened to Marqeta’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Marqeta reported an EPS of $0.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.01. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.135%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Marqeta?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MQ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Marqeta Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$19.10 (17.11% Upside)
$19.10 (17.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MQ Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 50.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $87.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.5%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.63%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Marqeta
Marqeta, Inc. engages in the creation of digital payment technology. The firm develops a modern card issuing platform, providing infrastructure and tools for building configurable payment cards. It provides its customers issuer processor services and also acts as a card program manager. The company was founded by Jason M. Gardner in 2010 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.
MQ Company Deck
MQ Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely positive operational and financial picture: continued strong TPV growth (+32% YoY), expanding international mix (+40% YoY outside the U.S.), product innovation (stablecoin cards, multi-rail money movement, enhanced fraud), larger enterprise deal sizes (+90% average deal size), improved margins (adjusted EBITDA +31%) and consecutive GAAP profitability (~$8M). Offsetting these positives are near-term headwinds: a planned step-down in second-half growth, Cash App new issuance diversification (initial ~10% decline in new issuance), BNPL single-use virtual card load balancing, a small decline in take rate, and renewal/lapping effects that reduce near-term growth. Overall, the company demonstrates solid underlying momentum and profitability, but near-term growth moderation and customer-specific dynamics introduce caution for the second half and potentially early 2027.View all MQ earnings summariesMQ Revenue Breakdown
68.00% Customer A
32.00% Other
MQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$19.10
▲(17.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.62% Insiders
28.29% Mutual Funds
18.67% Other Institutional Investors
33.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors