Marqeta, Inc.(MQ)Stock Analysis
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MQ Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for Marqeta, Inc. (MQ), a Technology sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores MQ at 40.2/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,942 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. MQ scores in the top quartile across institutional flow (98.2). Areas of concern include revenue growth (20.3) and earnings quality (30.0), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 11.3/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Marqeta, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $165.8M, net income of $7.8M, free cash flow of $-4.6M. Top institutional holders of MQ by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. MQ trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1522540. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate MQ daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Marqeta, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Marqeta, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 61 since 2022, currently 40.2 — a stable long-term trajectory across 52 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$165.8M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$7.8M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$-4.6M
ROIC
Q1 2026
0.3%
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+23.3% YoYNet Income
-151.0% YoYOperating Income
-89.8% YoYTotal Assets
+4.2% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+179.6% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $624.9M +23.3% | $507.0M -25.0% | $676.2M -9.6% | $748.2M +44.7% | $517.2M | — |
| Net Income | $-13.9M -151.0% | $27.3M +112.2% | $-223.0M -20.7% | $-184.8M -12.7% | $-163.9M | — |
| Operating Income | $-46.4M -89.8% | $-24.5M +91.4% | $-283.0M -34.9% | $-209.8M -29.5% | $-162.0M | — |
| Total Assets | $1.53B +4.2% | $1.46B -8.0% | $1.59B -10.2% | $1.77B -3.3% | $1.83B | — |
| Operating Cash Flow | $162.6M +179.6% | $58.2M +175.6% | $21.1M +262.8% | $-13.0M -122.8% | $57.0M | — |
AI Insight: MQ Financial Trends
Marqeta achieved first quarterly profit in Q1 2026 with $8M net income after seven quarters of losses.
• Revenue grew from $125M in Q2 2024 to $166M in Q1 2026, representing 33% growth over eight quarters.
• Operating income improved from -$42M in Q3 2024 to $2M in Q1 2026, turning positive for the first time.
• Net income progression from -$29M in Q3 2024 to $8M profit in Q1 2026 shows steady margin improvement.
• Equity declined from $1,142M in Q2 2024 to $742M in Q1 2026, a 35% decrease over eight quarters.
⚠ Operating cash flow turned negative to -$3M in Q1 2026 after strong $87M generation in Q3 2025.
⚠ Revenue declined sequentially from $172M in Q4 2025 to $166M in Q1 2026, first quarterly drop in the dataset.
AI Insight: MQ Ratio Trends
Marqeta achieved profitability with 1.3% operating margin in Q1 2026, completing a dramatic turnaround from deep losses in prior quarters.
• Operating margin improved from -33.0% in Q3 2024 to 1.3% in Q1 2026, marking first profitable quarter.
• Net profit margin turned positive to 4.7% in Q1 2026 from -22.4% in Q3 2024.
• ROIC recovered from -15.4% in Q3 2024 to 1.1% in Q1 2026, first positive reading.
• ROE jumped to 4.2% in Q1 2026 from -10.5% in Q3 2024 low point.
⚠ Operating margin slipped to -4.0% on TTM basis despite Q1 2026 profitability, indicating sustainability questions.
⚠ ROIC remains negative at -3.5% on TTM basis despite quarterly improvement to 1.1%.
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Top Institutional Holders of MQ
BlackRock, Inc.
$111.2M27,265,603 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$69.1M16,930,131 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$67.4M16,529,577 shRENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
$47.2M11,580,288 shWELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP
$41.5M10,160,023 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$38.2M9,370,274 shSTATE STREET CORP
$37.7M9,235,084 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$35.8M8,779,290 shInvesco Ltd.
$35.5M8,710,871 shNorth Reef Capital Management LP
$30.2M7,400,000 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $111.2M | 27,265,603 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $69.1M | 16,930,131 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $67.4M | 16,529,577 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $47.2M | 11,580,288 |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | $41.5M | 10,160,023 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $38.2M | 9,370,274 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $37.7M | 9,235,084 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $35.8M | 8,779,290 |
| Invesco Ltd. | $35.5M | 8,710,871 |
| North Reef Capital Management LP | $30.2M | 7,400,000 |
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