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MQ Stock Forecast: Marqeta, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$16

The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Marqeta, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $20 — +19.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
76 / 100
Median analyst target
$20
Analysts covering
14
Revenue$176.0M+17.0% y/y
Operating income$3.6M
Net income$7.6M
Free cash flow$54.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Ticker Nerd rank

MQ stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Marqeta, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
76 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
93
Volatility
92
Revisions
87
Issuance
83
Quality
70
Value
54
Size
38
Momentum
26
Accruals
17

Growth (93): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Accruals (17): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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Wall Street

MQ stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MQ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

We don’t hold enough price history for this company yet.

What Wall Street says14 analysts
3 Buy10 Hold1 Sell
Low $17Median $20High $28

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$18 → $19
2 July 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold$4.50 → $18
2 July 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
1 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$5.00 → $20
1 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
25 Feb 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
25 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
17 Feb 2026JP MorganAssumesOverweight$8.00 → $6.00
8 Jan 2026MizuhoDowngradeNeutral—
8 Jan 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform—
2 Jan 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
6 Nov 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
22 Oct 2025CitigroupInitiatesNeutral—
13 Oct 2025Goldman SachsDowngradeSell—
1 Oct 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
7 Aug 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
7 Aug 2025JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
7 Aug 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
17 July 2025Deutsche BankReinstatesHold$6.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MQ appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

MQ analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+147.2%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Marqeta, Inc. (MQ) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
181.4×

Cheaper than 4% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.5×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Price / book
2.4×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
58.8×

Cheaper than 4% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
17.0%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
17.0%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Gross margin
69.2%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Operating margin
2.5%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Net margin
1.5%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
1.3%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.5%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Marqeta, Inc. (MQ) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Marqeta, Inc. has a market value of $1.7B and an enterprise value of $1.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $677.2M. The latest quarter grew 17.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $10.4M, a 1.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.11.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $167.2M, after $31.0M of capital spending.

  • Marqeta, Inc. spent $210.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 104.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 181.4×; forward P/E: 32.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Marqeta, Inc. employs 938 people — $722K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

MQ vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Infrastructure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
MQMarqeta, Inc.$1.7B
76
EVTCEVERTEC, Inc.$1.7B
60
ATENA10 Networks, Inc.$1.8B
83
PRGSProgress Software Corp.$1.7B
96
NYAXNayax Ltd. (Israel)$1.8B
39
BANDBandwidth, Inc.$1.8B
56
AIC3.ai, Inc.$1.6B
20

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Marqeta, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest MQ news & analysis

Marqeta And Block: Here's A Pair-Trade Idea

Seeking Alpha · 10 Sept 2026negative

A Seeking Alpha article outlines a pair-trade idea comparing Marqeta and Block, noting a 33% dispersion in their sales multiples that could narrow. The piece says Marqeta is valued higher on a sales basis yet faces growth contraction from two contract renewals in Q3 2026, while Block shows gross margin improvements and higher growth expectations.

Why it matters — MQ watchers would care because the article highlights potential growth contraction for Marqeta from upcoming contract renewals, while noting the risk of an acquisition offer as a countervailing factor.

Marqeta Turns to BVNK for Stablecoin-Backed Card Capabilities

PYMNTS · 9 Sept 2026positive

Marqeta announced a partnership with stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK to offer stablecoin-backed card capabilities to crypto-native and non-crypto companies. The collaboration was announced Wednesday by both firms.

Why it matters — This expands Marqeta's card issuing platform into the growing stablecoin space, potentially opening new client segments and use cases.

Wall Street Analysts See a 26.08% Upside in Marqeta (MQ): Can the Stock Really Move This High?

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Analysts' consensus price target suggests roughly 26% upside potential for Marqeta (MQ), though the report notes this consensus metric is not highly effective. An upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could indicate possible near-term upside for the stock.

Why it matters — A MQ watcher would care because it highlights analysts' expectations for the stock and the potential signal from upward earnings estimate revisions.

BVNK and Marqeta Partner to Power Stablecoin-Card Infrastructure

Business Wire · 9 Sept 2026positive

BVNK and Marqeta announced a partnership to deliver stablecoin-backed card capabilities, enabling Marqeta's customers to embed stablecoin features into wallets, cards, and everyday financial products. The integration allows users to spend digital dollars at millions of merchants worldwide using standard payment cards.

Why it matters — The partnership expands Marqeta's product reach into the growing stablecoin and digital-payments space, potentially broadening its customer base beyond traditional card programs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MQ stock

What is the MQ stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Marqeta, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $20, with estimates ranging from $17 to $28. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is MQ stock a buy right now?

Of the 14 analysts covering Marqeta, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Marqeta, Inc. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MQ?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Marqeta, Inc. ranks 76 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (93 of 100).

Will MQ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies +19.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Marqeta, Inc. 76 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the MQ stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Marqeta, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MQ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $17 to $28 over the next 12 months.

What does Marqeta, Inc. do?

Marqeta Inc. Class A Common Stock represents an ownership interest in Marqeta, a financial technology company focused on modern card issuing and payment processing.

What is the latest news on MQ?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 10 Sept 2026): "Marqeta And Block: Here's A Pair-Trade Idea". A Seeking Alpha article outlines a pair-trade idea comparing Marqeta and Block, noting a 33% dispersion in their sales multiples that could narrow. The piece says Marqeta is valued higher on a sales basis yet faces growth contraction from two contract renewals in Q3 2026, while Block shows gross margin improvements and higher growth expectations.

Company

About Marqeta, Inc.

Marqeta Inc. Class A Common Stock represents an ownership interest in Marqeta, a financial technology company focused on modern card issuing and payment processing. Marqeta provides a cloud-based open API platform that helps businesses design, launch, and manage configurable payment cards and related transaction workflows. Its services support digital, physical, and tokenized payment experiences, with infrastructure used for issuer processing and card program management. The company serves clients across fintech, e-commerce, on-demand, and other consumer and commercial payment use cases, making it an important technology provider in the broader payments ecosystem. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Marqeta plays a role in enabling businesses to embed card-based payment capabilities into their products and services through flexible, developer-friendly tools.

CEO Mr. Michael Milotich · 938 employees · United States · https://www.marqeta.com