Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) had its price objective cut by equities research analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn from $403.00 to $288.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock. Rothschild & Co Redburn’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 66.72% from the stock’s previous close.
Several other research firms also recently issued reports on COIN. Citigroup dropped their price target on Coinbase Global from $505.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 6th. China Renaissance dropped their price objective on shares of Coinbase Global from $479.30 to $301.50 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Coinbase Global in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on Coinbase Global from $270.00 to $150.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Coinbase Global in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $282.82.
Read Our Latest Stock Report on COIN
Coinbase Global Trading Up 4.0%
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The cryptocurrency exchange reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by ($0.17). The company had revenue of $1.78 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.86 billion. Coinbase Global had a net margin of 17.55% and a return on equity of 8.68%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 21.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $4.68 earnings per share. Equities research analysts anticipate that Coinbase Global will post 7.22 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Coinbase Global
In related news, CFO Alesia J. Haas sold 364,600 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $154.95, for a total transaction of $56,494,770.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 402,165 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $62,315,466.75. This represents a 47.55% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Lawrence J. Brock sold 5,902 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.58, for a total transaction of $1,478,923.16. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 497 shares in the company, valued at $124,538.26. This trade represents a 92.23% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 578,014 shares of company stock valued at $111,392,947. 16.56% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Institutional Trading of Coinbase Global
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of COIN. Gotham Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Coinbase Global by 44.8% in the fourth quarter. Gotham Asset Management LLC now owns 60,668 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $13,719,000 after acquiring an additional 18,758 shares during the period. Capital Impact Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Coinbase Global by 154.4% in the fourth quarter. Capital Impact Advisors LLC now owns 87,492 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $19,785,000 after buying an additional 53,101 shares during the period. Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC increased its stake in shares of Coinbase Global by 31.3% in the fourth quarter. Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC now owns 10,500 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $2,374,000 after purchasing an additional 2,500 shares in the last quarter. Claar Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Coinbase Global by 56.5% in the 4th quarter. Claar Advisors LLC now owns 16,415 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $3,712,000 after acquiring an additional 5,928 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Aristotle Atlantic Partners LLC raised its stake in Coinbase Global by 564.9% during the fourth quarter. Aristotle Atlantic Partners LLC now owns 24,216 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $5,476,000 after purchasing an additional 20,574 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 68.84% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Coinbase Global
Here are the key news stories impacting Coinbase Global this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Coinbase Ventures participated in a $2.5M seed round for Pred, a sports‑prediction exchange — a signal of continued strategic investing and product‑ecosystem buildout on Base that can help long‑term revenue diversification. Pred Secures $2.5M From Accel and Coinbase Ventures to Build Exchange‑Grade Sports Prediction Platform
- Positive Sentiment: Coinbase CEO says retail users are buying the bitcoin dip and holding long‑term, which management presents as evidence of resilient retail demand for the platform. Coinbase Retail Users Buying Bitcoin Dip — CEO Says ‘They Have Diamond Hands’
- Positive Sentiment: Technical analysis argues COIN may be forming a tradable bottom after a two‑year low and has shown a weekly breakout that could attract momentum buyers. Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Price Forecast: Weekly Breakout Sparks Recovery Attempt
- Neutral Sentiment: The White House/industry timeline: Coinbase flagged the CLARITY Act as important; the White House is pushing for a March 1 update — regulatory clarity could be a catalyst but outcomes are uncertain. Dear Coinbase Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for March 1
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces and “how to play” notes (Zacks, Seeking Alpha) are keeping COIN in focus; analysts debate whether subscription/earnings cadence and product diversification will offset lower transaction revenue. Coinbase Global Posts a Soft Q4 Earnings: Here’s How to Play the Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Q4 results disappointed: adjusted EPS and revenue missed consensus (EPS ~$0.66 vs. estimates ~0.86; revenue down ~21% YoY), which is the primary near‑term bearish driver. Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Reports Q4 Adjusted EPS of 66 cents Compared to the 86 cents Estimate
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst actions: Goldman cut its price target from $310 to $264 and Mizuho cut its target from $280 to $170 (now “neutral”), reducing upside expectations and pressuring sentiment. Goldman Sachs Lowers Price Target for Coinbase Coinbase Price Target Lowered at Mizuho
- Negative Sentiment: COIN was added to Zacks’ Rank #5 (Strong Sell), which can amplify negative flows from retail and systematic strategies that follow these lists. New Strong Sell Stocks for February 18th
- Negative Sentiment: Security/market trust risk: a DeFi protocol exploit occurred after a cbETH oracle severely mispriced wrapped staked ETH, drawing attention to oracle and token‑wrapping risks tied to cbETH (Coinbase product), which could raise counterparty/trust concerns. Moonwell hit by $1.78M exploit as AI vibe coding debate reaches DeFi
About Coinbase Global
Coinbase Global, Inc is a U.S.-based company that operates one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms. Founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam and headquartered in San Francisco, Coinbase provides technology and infrastructure to buy, sell, store and use a broad range of digital assets. The company became a public company through a direct listing on the NASDAQ in April 2021 and offers services tailored to both retail and institutional customers.
Coinbase’s product portfolio includes its consumer trading platform, a self-custody mobile wallet, and institutional services such as custody, prime brokerage and execution tools.
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