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Coinbase stock drops 5.44% to $154.68 as Q2 revenue falls short of $1.29 bn consensus, highlighting weaker spot trading and low volatility.
Coinbase (COIN) fell 5.44% in after‑hours trading to $154.68 after reporting a Q2 net loss of $359.5 million and revenue of $1.22 billion, missing Wall Street’s $1.29 billion estimate [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price | $154.68 |
| 24h Move | –5.44% |
| Revenue | $1.22 bn (vs. $1.29 bn consensus) |
| Catalyst | Weak spot‑trading volume and low market volatility |
Coinbase posted a $359.5 million GAAP loss for the quarter ended June 30, translating to a $1.36 loss per share, far wider than the $0.17 loss analysts had penciled in [2]. Revenue slipped 19% year‑over‑year to $1.22 billion, still below the $1.29 billion Wall Street consensus [3]. Transaction revenue fell to $599 million, missing the $636 million estimate, while subscription and services revenue came in at $555 million versus the $590 million expected [3]. The company cited a 25% quarter‑on‑quarter drop in crypto spot‑trading volume and muted price swings as the primary drivers of the shortfall [3].
Despite the earnings miss, Coinbase captured a record 10.3% share of global crypto trading volume, up from 9.1% in Q1 [1]. Derivatives share also hit an all‑time high for a third consecutive quarter, and prediction‑market revenue more than doubled QoQ [1]. Stablecoin activity bolstered the balance sheet: average USDC held on Coinbase products reached a record $20 billion, representing over 30% of total USDC circulation at quarter‑end [1]. Nonetheless, broader crypto trading volumes fell toward multi‑year lows in July, and rival Robinhood saw crypto revenue plunge 38% YoY [1].
Wall Street trimmed price targets across the board after the results. Benchmark cut its target to $230 from $270, Needham to $177, and Rosenblatt to $200, though most analysts retained a Buy rating [2]. Barclays stood out with an Underweight stance and a $95 target, while Bernstein and Citizens left their higher targets of $330 and $325 unchanged, citing cost cuts and job reductions as positive signs [2]. The average analyst target now sits near $230, leaving a sizable upside gap from the current $154.68 price [2].
The Q2 results underscore a transition for Coinbase from a pure spot‑trading play to a broader “everything exchange” model, but the near‑term revenue outlook remains tied to the recovery of crypto market activity.
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