Marqeta Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Marqeta reported Q3 2026 financial results with Total Processing Volume (TPV) of $126.5B, up from $97.9B in 2025. Net revenue was $176.2M, gross profit $122.1M, and net income $115.4M. The company highlighted partnerships with Square, Google, Satispay, and Coinbase. Marqeta provided guidance for Q4 2026 and full-year 2026, expecting net revenue growth of 3-11% and adjusted EBITDA growth in the mid-20s to low-to-mid-30s.

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Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:05 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The earnings release provides fresh data on revenue, profit and TPV, influencing valuation models and short‑term trading decisions.

02

Market read

First‑hand earnings data and guidance for a mid‑cap fintech firm, with implications for the broader payments and crypto‑card space.

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What to watch

New collaborations with American Express and Coinbase may unlock future revenue streams not reflected in current guidance.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑market today

Background

Marqeta's Q3 2026 earnings release includes detailed financial tables, TPV figures, and forward‑looking guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Marqeta reported Q3 2026 earnings, TPV growth and provided FY guidance, the first public disclosure of these results.

Expected impact

likely modest pressure as investors price in modest growth guidance

Evidence & confidence

The release shows solid TPV growth but guidance for Q4 and FY is only mid‑single‑digit, which may disappoint expectations.

Market effects

Highlights continued growth in modern card issuing and tokenization, supporting fintech sector momentum.

U.S. fintech stocks may see modest pullback as guidance tempers growth expectations.

Marqeta's partnerships with Square, Google, Coinbase signal broader global adoption of card‑as‑a‑service platforms.

Counterpoint

Investors could view the strong TPV growth as a catalyst for upside despite modest guidance.

Key entities

  • Marqeta

    Modern card issuing platform reporting Q3 2026 results.

  • Square

    Collaborating with Marqeta on a credit card on the Amex network.

  • Google

    Partnering for Google Wallet for kids offering.

  • Coinbase

    Partner for crypto‑backed cards and stablecoin infrastructure.

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