Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) had its price target trimmed by Robert W. Baird from $215.00 to $200.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock.
COIN has been the topic of several other reports. Citigroup decreased their target price on shares of Coinbase Global from $505.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 6th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Coinbase Global from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Bank of America upgraded Coinbase Global from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $340.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their target price on Coinbase Global from $277.00 to $281.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, March 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Coinbase Global in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $266.97.
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Coinbase Global Stock Down 0.9%
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The cryptocurrency exchange reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by ($0.17). Coinbase Global had a net margin of 17.55% and a return on equity of 8.68%. The firm had revenue of $1.78 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.86 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $4.68 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 21.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Coinbase Global will post 7.22 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Coinbase Global news, Director Frederick Ernest Ehrsam III sold 2,750 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $260.09, for a total transaction of $715,247.50. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Brian Armstrong sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $248.96, for a total value of $9,958,400.00. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 438,120 shares of company stock valued at $73,878,750. Company insiders own 16.56% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Coinbase Global
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of COIN. Capital Advisors Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Coinbase Global by 2.0% in the 3rd quarter. Capital Advisors Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,549 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $523,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Coinbase Global by 37.6% during the third quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 117 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares in the last quarter. West Family Investments Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Coinbase Global by 3.3% in the third quarter. West Family Investments Inc. now owns 1,029 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $347,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares during the period. StoneX Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Coinbase Global by 1.8% in the second quarter. StoneX Group Inc. now owns 1,970 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $690,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Coinbase Global by 3.4% in the third quarter. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,040 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $351,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.84% of the company’s stock.
More Coinbase Global News
Here are the key news stories impacting Coinbase Global this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Base roadmap: Coinbase’s Layer‑2 (Base) is prioritizing markets, stablecoins, faster settlement and support for AI agents — moves that could expand on‑chain revenue (trading, payment rails, developer activity) over time. Base joins Ethereum, Tron, others in betting big on AI agent future
- Positive Sentiment: Industry structural tailwind: reporting suggests crypto firms are getting permission to trade tokenized stocks and push into TradFi rails — a potential new product/volume growth avenue for Coinbase if regulatory clarity persists. Crypto Is Getting Closer to Upending The Stock Market. The Next Battle Comes Soon.
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst action: Robert W. Baird trimmed its price target on COIN from $215 to $200 but kept a “neutral” rating — a modest negative signal on near‑term upside but not a sell verdict. Baird adjusts Coinbase Global price target to $200
- Neutral Sentiment: Media/market noise: Jim Cramer suggested buying Bitcoin rather than Coinbase, producing short‑term chatter and a small stock bounce — headline-driven moves that can amplify volatility but don’t alter fundamentals. Coinbase stock up slightly after Jim Cramer
- Neutral Sentiment: Ecosystem spinouts: ex‑Stripe/Coinbase engineers raised $8M for Latitude (stablecoin‑based global payouts) — signals of ecosystem innovation that could both complement and compete with parts of Coinbase’s payments ambitions. Former Stripe and Coinbase employees raise $8M for Latitude
- Negative Sentiment: Macro & crypto weakness: on‑chain analysts warn Bitcoin could fall toward its realized price (~$54k), whales have been moving BTC to exchanges, and institutional demand indicators (Coinbase Premium) have weakened — headwinds that reduce trading volumes and fee revenue for Coinbase. Bitcoin Below $54K Would Signal Best Accumulation Zone
- Negative Sentiment: Technical/valuation caution: several commentators call the recent COIN rebound a potential “bull trap” tied to macro headlines rather than improving fundamentals; combined with Coinbase’s recent earnings miss (lower EPS/revenue vs. expectations), this raises skepticism on near‑term multiple expansion. Coinbase stock price is rising: Here’s why this is a bull trap
Coinbase Global Company Profile
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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