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Coinbase shares dip mid‑single‑digits after Q2 earnings; Citi cuts price target 41% to $235, Morningstar values at $150.
Coinbase (COIN) fell roughly 5% in after‑hours trading on July 30 following its Q2 earnings release, while analysts split on valuation – Citi kept a buy rating but slashed its price target to $235, and Morningstar maintains a fair‑value estimate of $150 per share【1】.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price move | –5% in after‑hours trading |
| Month‑on‑month change | +5% |
| Citi price target | $235 (down 41% from $400) |
| Morningstar fair value | $150 |
Coinbase reported net revenue of $1.22 billion, an 18.5% decline year‑over‑year, and a net loss of $359.5 million, widening to $105 million when excluding unrealized crypto losses【2】. Trading and staking revenues fell 21.6% and 43%, respectively, reflecting a broader slump in crypto trading volumes. Analysts had already expected a “low point” for spot trading, with volumes near a two‑year trough, which helped set the backdrop for the earnings miss【1】.
Citi’s analyst Peter Christiansen kept a buy rating but cut the target by 41% to $235, citing the anticipated trading dip and a 13% year‑over‑year revenue decline to $1.3 billion as the key drivers【1】. Other houses mirrored the move, with Clear Street lowering its target to $225 and Rosenblatt holding at $240. Morningstar, however, sticks with a $150 fair‑value estimate, assigning a “Very High” uncertainty rating and noting that stablecoin revenue, particularly from USDC, may offset some trading weakness【2】.
Institutional sentiment appears mixed: the put‑call ratio eased to 0.74, suggesting slightly more bullish long‑term bets, while the volume ratio rose to 0.75, indicating defensive put buying ahead of the results【1】. Yet the Chaikin Money Flow remains modestly positive at 0.03, showing that institutional buying has not fully retreated【1】.
The split between a still‑positive buy rating and sharply reduced price targets underscores the uncertainty surrounding Coinbase’s reliance on volatile crypto markets. The firm’s strong cash position—over $10 billion—offers a buffer, but the path to sustained earnings recovery hinges on both trading volume rebounds and regulatory clarity.
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