Q3’26
Filed Oct 29, 2026Q3 total revenue was flat sequentially at $1,215.6 million as subscription and services growth offset softer transaction activity; GAAP net income reached $718.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA rose 60% Q/Q to $332.9 million.
Coinbase held total revenue stable amid lower market trading activity, increased subscription and services revenue 3% Q/Q, cut Adjusted Expenses 6% Q/Q below its outlook range, and produced $718.7 million of GAAP net income. Transaction revenue declined 44% Y/Y and 1% Q/Q, while the Q4 outlook identifies caution around extrapolating QTD transaction revenue.
Actuals vs. the company’s prior outlook
from its previous release| Metric | Guided | Reported | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3’26 Subscription & Services Revenue | $500-$580 million | $570 million | in line |
| Q3’26 Transaction Expenses | Mid-teens as a % of net revenue | 16.8% | in line |
| Q3’26 Adjusted Expenses | $980-$1,080 million | $975 million | below |
| Q3’26 Stock-based Compensation | ~$245 million | $233 million | below |
Key metrics
shortened, hover for the filing’s print| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3’26 Net revenueGAAP | $1.16B | 1% | (34)% |
| Q3’26 Other revenueGAAP | $55.1M | (16)% | (48)% |
| Q3’26 Total revenueGAAP | $1.22B | —% | (35)% |
| Q3’26 Transaction, netGAAP | $590.2M | (1)% | (44)% |
| Q3’26 Subscription and servicesGAAP | $570.2M | 3% | (20)% |
| Q3’26 Consumer transaction revenueother | $450M | ~flat Q/Q | – |
| Q3’26 Institutional transaction revenueother | $92M | (-8% Q/Q) | – |
| Q3’26 Other transaction revenueother | $48M | (+2% Q/Q) | – |
| Q3’26 Stablecoin revenueother | $307M | (+5% Q/Q) | – |
| Q3’26 Blockchain rewardsother | $86M | (+3% Q/Q) | – |
| Q3’26 Interest and finance fee incomeother | $69M | (+4% Q/Q) | – |
| Q3’26 Other subscription and services revenueother | $109M | (-4% Q/Q) | – |
| Q3’26 Subscription and services as % of net revenueother | 49% | – | – |
| Q3’26 Transaction expenseGAAP | $194.5M | 2% | (23)% |
| Q3’26 Transaction expense as % of net revenueother | 17% | (+32 bps Q/Q) | – |
| Q3’26 Technology and developmentGAAP | $447.4M | (5)% | 4% |
| Q3’26 Sales and marketingGAAP | $242.6M | 1% | (7)% |
| Q3’26 General and administrativeGAAP | $318.9M | (11)% | (24)% |
| Q3’26 Total operating expensesGAAP | $1.15B | (13)% | (17)% |
| Q3’26 Operating incomeGAAP | $61.7M | (154)% | (87)% |
| Q3’26 Net incomeGAAP | $718.7M | (300)% | 66% |
| Q3’26 Net income per share - BasicGAAP | $2.72 | (300)% | 66% |
| Q3’26 Net income per share - DilutedGAAP | $2.51 | (284)% | 67% |
| Q3’26 Adjusted Expensesnon-GAAP | $975M | (6)% | (10)% |
| Q3’26 Adjusted Net Incomenon-GAAP | $77.7M | (174)% | (82)% |
| Q3’26 Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | $332.9M | 60% | (58)% |
| Q3’26 Stock-based compensation expenseGAAP | $233M | – | – |
| Q3’26 Crypto Spot Trading Volumeother | $134.5B | – | – |
| Q3’26 Crypto Derivatives Trading Volumeother | $963B | – | – |
| Q3’26 Coinbase Total Trading Volumeother | $1.21T | – | – |
| Q3’26 Assets on Platformother | $377B | – | ↓ 24% Y/Y |
| Q3’26 Assets on Platform as % of Total Crypto Market Capitalizationother | 12.5% | – | Flat Y/Y, maintaining peak level |
| Q3’26 Average USDC Held in Coinbase Productsother | $22B | – | ↓ 49% Y/Y |
| Q3’26 Average USDC Market Capitalizationother | $73B | – | – |
| Q3’26 Cash and cash equivalentsGAAP | $8,603,791 | – | – |
| Q3’26 Long-term debtGAAP | $5,947,844 | – | – |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 Net cash provided by operating activitiesGAAP | $785,515 | – | – |
Segments
| Segment | Revenue | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction revenueConsumer transaction revenue of $450M was cushioned by continued growth in prediction markets despite 9% and 6% declines in Consumer Crypto Spot Trading Volume and Crypto Derivatives Trading Volume, respectively. Institutional transaction revenue was $92M, roughly in line with market declines. | $590.2M | (1)% | (44)% |
| Subscription and servicesStablecoin revenue of $307M rose 5% Q/Q, blockchain rewards of $86M rose 3% Q/Q, and interest and finance fee income of $69M rose 4% Q/Q. Other subscription and services revenue was $109M, down 4% Q/Q. | $570.2M | 3% | (20)% |
Q4’26 Outlook outlook
- Operating expenses$1,007-$1,157 million Adjusted Expenses; GAAP Technology & Development, General & Administrative and Sales & Marketing expenses of $1,043 million to $1,203 million
- NoteTransaction Revenue: ~$165 million QTD Through October 25
- NoteSubscription & Services Revenue: $550-$630 million
- NoteTransaction Expenses: Mid-teens as a % of net revenue
- NoteStock-based Compensation: ~$240 million
- NoteAmortization of intangible assets: $36 million to $46 million
- NoteFY'26 Adjusted Expenses: $4,150-$4,300
- NoteFY'26 amortization of intangible assets: $140 million to $150 million
- NoteFY'26 GAAP Technology & Development, General & Administrative and Sales & Marketing expenses: $4,290 million to $4,450 million
Capital returns
- $2.0B+ Returned to shareholders
- 10.2M Class A shares repurchased
- $2.0B Remaining authorization
- 85%+ of SBC issuance offset since Q4’24
- Repurchase of common stock: $(1,248,804) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026
What drove it
- Coinbase Crypto Trading Volume Market Share was 10.7% in Q3’26, versus 5.6% in Q3’25, and the company cited its fourth consecutive quarter of growth driven by gains in both spot and derivatives.
- Total Market Crypto Spot Trading Volume and Total Market Crypto Derivatives Trading Volume declined 6% and 11% Q/Q, respectively, while Crypto Asset Volatility declined 15% Q/Q.
- Prediction markets generated $200M+ in annualized revenue in Q3 and had 82% quarterly compound growth since launch.
- Average USDC Held in Coinbase Products reached $22B, described as a new all-time high, supporting stablecoin revenue.
- Technology and development expense declined 5% Q/Q, primarily driven by a full-quarter benefit from May 2026 cost reductions; general and administrative expense declined 11% Q/Q, primarily due to lower professional services spend.
Concerns
- Transaction revenue declined 44% Y/Y to $590.2 million.
- Total revenue declined 35% Y/Y to $1,215.6 million.
- Subscription and services revenue declined 20% Y/Y to $570.2 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA declined 58% Y/Y to $332.9 million.
- Transaction expense as a percentage of net revenue increased to 17%, driven by exchange fees associated with prediction markets growth.
- Q4 transaction revenue disclosure of ~$165 million is QTD through October 25, and the company stated, "Caution extrapolating results."
- The company expects some near-term volatility in volumes as participants adjust to the combined INTX/Deribit platform.
What to watch
- Q4’26 subscription and services revenue outlook of $550-$630 million.
- Q4’26 transaction expense outlook of mid-teens as a percentage of net revenue.
- Q4’26 Adjusted Expenses outlook of $1,007-$1,157 million.
- The Coinbase Pro relaunch in Q4, including spot, futures, perpetuals, options, and equities in a unified portfolio.
- INTX/Deribit integration effects on trading volumes.
- Sustainability of stablecoin revenue following the Q3 new all-time high in Average USDC Held in Coinbase Products.
- FY'26 Adjusted Expenses outlook of $4,150-$4,300.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Cash and cash equivalents: $8,603,791 as of September 30, 2026
- Crypto assets held for investment: $2,224,811 as of September 30, 2026
- Marketable investments: $217,092 as of September 30, 2026
- Strategic investments: $872,281 as of September 30, 2026
- Long-term debt: $5,947,844 as of September 30, 2026
- Short-term borrowings: $748,778 as of September 30, 2026
- Net cash provided by operating activities: $785,515 for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026
- Net cash used in investing activities: $(1,025,929) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026
- Net cash used in financing activities: $(3,417,113) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026
- Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period: $13,172,937
Analysis
Coinbase reported Q3’26 total revenue of $1,215.6 million, flat sequentially and down 35% Y/Y. Net revenue was $1,160.5 million, up 1% Q/Q, as subscription and services revenue increased 3% Q/Q to $570.2 million and represented 49% of net revenue. Transaction revenue was $590.2 million, down 1% Q/Q and 44% Y/Y, reflecting softer market activity and low volatility. The company stated that Total Market Crypto Spot Trading Volume and Total Market Crypto Derivatives Trading Volume declined 6% and 11% Q/Q, respectively, while Crypto Asset Volatility declined 15% Q/Q.
The transaction business showed uneven underlying activity. Consumer transaction revenue was $450 million, described as roughly flat Q/Q, despite 9% and 6% declines in Consumer Crypto Spot Trading Volume and Crypto Derivatives Trading Volume, respectively. Coinbase attributed the resilience to continued prediction-markets growth. Institutional transaction revenue was $92 million, down 8% Q/Q, while other transaction revenue was $48 million, up 2% Q/Q. Coinbase Total Trading Volume was $1,213.8 billion, compared with $1,299.7 billion in Q2’26.
Subscription and services remained the principal revenue stabilizer. Stablecoin revenue rose 5% Q/Q to $307 million, supported by a new all-time high of $22 billion in Average USDC Held in Coinbase Products and higher interest rates, partly offset by off-platform balances. Blockchain rewards rose 3% Q/Q to $86 million, and interest and finance fee income increased 4% Q/Q to $69 million. Prediction markets were a notable new contributor, with $200M+ in annualized revenue in Q3 and 82% quarterly compound growth since launch.
Expense control materially improved sequential profitability. Total operating expenses declined 13% Q/Q to $1,153.9 million, Adjusted Expenses declined 6% Q/Q to $975.0 million, and the latter came below the prior $980-$1,080 million outlook range. Adjusted EBITDA increased 60% Q/Q to $332.9 million. GAAP net income was $718.7 million, compared with a GAAP net loss of $(359.5) million in Q2’26, supported by $715.0 million of gains on crypto assets held for investment, net. Adjusted Net Income was $77.7 million, indicating the difference between the GAAP result and the adjusted operating result.
Capital allocation included $2.0B+ returned to shareholders, 10.2M Class A shares repurchased, and $2.0B of remaining authorization. Cash and cash equivalents were $8,603,791 at September 30, 2026, while long-term debt was $5,947,844. For Q4, Coinbase guided subscription and services revenue to $550-$630 million, transaction expenses to the mid-teens as a percentage of net revenue, Adjusted Expenses to $1,007-$1,157 million, and stock-based compensation to approximately $240 million. The company also reduced and narrowed FY'26 Adjusted Expenses guidance to $4,150-$4,300.
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- GAAP gross profit
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- Quarterly operating cash flow
- Quarterly cash flow from investing activities
- Quarterly cash flow from financing activities
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- Q4’26 total revenue guidance
- Q4’26 gross margin guidance
- Q4’26 tax-rate guidance
- Named executive quotes
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