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MQMarqeta, Inc.Hold5.8·$3.83+1.32%
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Marqeta, Inc. (MQ) Stock Analysis

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Technology · Software - Infrastructure

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $3.83, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Counterparty: Sutton Bank (64.0%); Below 200-MA, MA slope -6.1%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform, enabling customers to build customized card programs (debit, prepaid, credit) globally. TPV was $382.5B in 2025 (31% growth); net revenue was $624.9M (+23%). Block (Cash App, Square) accounted for 45% of... Read more

$3.83+18.8% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#31 of 77 Software - Infrastructure
QualityF-score6 / 9FCF yield7.16%
Stop $3.61Target $4.55(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 1.8:1
Analyst target$5.24+36.7%10 analysts
$4.55our TP
$3.83price
$5.24mean
$7

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $3.83, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Counterparty: Sutton Bank (64.0%); Below 200-MA, MA slope -6.1%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/10 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 53d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-13
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202653d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Counterparty: Sutton Bank (64.0%)
Below 200-MA, MA slope -6.1%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)383.0
P/E (Fwd)36.5
Mkt Cap$1.6B
EV/EBITDA550.2
Profit Mgn0.3%
ROE0.3%
Rev Growth19.2%
Beta1.32
DividendNone
Rating analysts21

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C4.00bearish
Max Pain$9+135.0% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • MEDIUMCustomerBlock45%
    10-K Item 1A: 'for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, Block accounted for 45%, 47%, and 68% of our net revenue, respectively.'
  • HIGHcounterpartySutton Bank64%
    10-K Item 1A: 'For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, 64%, 70%, and 76%, respectively, of TPV was settled through one Issuing Bank, Sutton Bank.'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-05-08Item 5.02LOW
    Lukasz Strozek appointed Chief Technology Officer effective May 18, 2026. Previously CTO at LendingClub Corp (Jun 2024–May 2026) and Hippo Insurance (Dec 2020–Jun 2024). No prior CTO departure cited.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesMomentum 5.2<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Death cross (50MA < 200MA)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 5.2>=4.5A.R:R 1.8 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 53d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
46 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $3.72Resistance $4.36

Price Targets

$4
$5
A.Upside+18.8%
A.R:R1.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Analyst Consensus

Analysts21
Consensus3.6/5
Avg Target$5

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (53d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MQ stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $3.83, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Counterparty: Sutton Bank (64.0%); Below 200-MA, MA slope -6.1%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Target $4.55 (+18.8%), stop $3.61 (−6.1%), A.R:R 1.8:1. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the MQ stock price target?

Take-profit target: $4.55 (+18.8% upside). Target $4.55 (+18.8%), stop $3.61 (−6.1%), A.R:R 1.8:1. Stop-loss: $3.61.

What are the risks of investing in MQ?

Concentration risk — Counterparty: Sutton Bank (64.0%); Below 200-MA, MA slope -6.1%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is MQ overvalued or undervalued?

Marqeta, Inc. trades at a P/E of 383.0 (forward 36.5). TrendMatrix value score: 6.5/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about MQ?

21 analysts cover MQ with a consensus score of 3.6/5. Average price target: $5.

What does Marqeta, Inc. do?Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform, enabling customers to build customized card...

Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform, enabling customers to build customized card programs (debit, prepaid, credit) globally. TPV was $382.5B in 2025 (31% growth); net revenue was $624.9M (+23%). Block (Cash App, Square) accounted for 45% of 2025 net revenue; Sutton Bank settled 64% of 2025 TPV.

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