MQ Marqeta Inc

Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) shares fell 2.4% after a regulatory filing revealed that Director and 10% owner Jason M. Gardner sold over 218,000 shares. This insider sale is interpreted by investors as a potential lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects, leading to selling pressure. Despite this, Marqeta has shown volatility but also provided an optimistic outlook recently, projecting Adjusted EBITDA to more than triple and GAAP profitability by 2026, alongside a new $100 million share buyback program.

Robbins LLP has announced a class action lawsuit against Marqeta, Inc. (MQ) on behalf of investors who purchased securities between August 7, 2024, and November 4, 2024. The lawsuit alleges that Marqeta failed to disclose the impact of regulatory scrutiny on its business outlook, which led to a significant drop in its stock price after the company revised its fourth-quarter projections. Shareholders wishing to act as lead plaintiff must submit their application by February 7, 2025.

Shares of Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) fell 2.4% on December 23, 2025, following a regulatory filing that revealed Director and 10% owner Jason M. Gardner sold 218,509 shares for $1,092,774. This insider sale raised investor concerns despite Marqeta's previous optimistic business outlook, including a projected tripling of Adjusted EBITDA and a new $100 million share buyback program. The stock is up 33.6% year-to-date but remains 27% below its 52-week high.

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP has announced a securities fraud class action lawsuit against Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ) and certain executives. Investors who purchased Marqeta securities are encouraged to contact BFA Law before the February 7, 2025, deadline to potentially be appointed lead plaintiff in the case. The lawsuit alleges that Marqeta made misleading statements regarding its customer acquisition and operational efficiencies, failing to disclose increased regulatory scrutiny and insufficient compliance investments, which led to a significant stock price drop.

Shares of Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) rose 3.6% after the company provided an optimistic business outlook at Citi's FinTech Conference, projecting its Adjusted EBITDA to more than triple year-over-year to over $100 million and GAAP profitability by 2026. Additionally, Marqeta announced a new $100 million share buyback program for its Class A common stock.

Marqeta's Board of Directors has approved a new $100 million share repurchase program for its Class A common stock, replacing a fully completed previous program. This decision emphasizes the company's capital allocation strategy and aims to maintain a balanced ownership structure. Analysts currently rate Marqeta stock as a Hold with a $5.00 price target.