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MARA·MARA Holdings Inc

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After Hours
High
$13.70
Open
$13.64
Market Cap
5.10B
52W High
$23.45
Low
$12.33
P. Close
$13.21
P/E
-
52W Low
$6.66
Fwd P/E
-18.38
DailyIQ Est.
$19.94
Technical Score (1D)
45
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
90
BULLISH
MARA recently secured a 1,200‑acre parcel in Texas, with plans to deliver up to 2 GW of grid capacity by 2028, marking a decisive pivot toward AI and high‑performance computing infrastructure. The deal, executed with HIF USA and Starwood Digital Ventures, will create a dual‑use computing campus that hosts both AI data centers and Bitcoin‑mining operations, thereby diversifying the company’s revenue base. By moving beyond pure cryptocurrency mining, MARA aims to reduce its reliance on volatile crypto markets and tap into the growing demand for data‑center services. This expansion also positions MARA as a broader energy and digital‑infrastructure player, potentially enhancing its valuation as the sector gains traction. The announcement came amid a digital rally that saw Bitcoin prices climb, suggesting that the company’s long‑term mining profitability could be bolstered by favorable crypto market conditions. Investors should monitor the timeline for the site’s operational ramp‑up and any regulatory approvals required in Texas, as execution risk remains a key factor. The acquisition could also support Lumentum’s optical component supply chain, providing a secondary benefit that may influence sector sentiment. Traders will want to watch MARA’s next disclosure on the land’s development status and any updates on the partnership with Starwood Digital Ventures, as these will clarify the pace of capacity expansion.
Earnings Summary
MARA Holdings, Inc., formerly Marathon Digital Holdings, is a digital asset technology firm that focuses on enhancing data center efficiency for bitcoin mining through liquid immersion cooling and firmware solutions, operating in the U.S. and European markets. In its most recent quarter, Q4 2025, the company reported an EPS of –$0.46 versus an estimate of –$0.13, a miss that followed a strong Q4 2024 performance where EPS of $1.27 beat the –$0.08 forecast and revenue of $214.4 million exceeded expectations; revenue fell to $202.3 million in Q4 2025, a 5.6 % decline from the prior year, and further dropped to $174.6 million in Q1 2026, a 13.5 % year‑over‑year slide, while EPS remained negative at –$0.61 versus an estimate of –$2.20. Over the past four quarters, the firm has posted one earnings beat (Q4 2024) and three misses, with revenue consistently contracting and EPS turning negative after the 2024 high. The company’s recent pivot toward AI and high‑performance computing is highlighted by a 1,200‑acre Texas land acquisition that will host dual‑use data centers, potentially diversifying revenue streams beyond mining; this move coincides with a downgrade of its price target by Argus Research to $11 amid a Bitcoin rally that lifted the sector. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release, the progress of the Texas campus ramp‑up, regulatory approvals, and the impact of Bitcoin price movements on mining profitability, as these factors will shape the company’s ability to transition to a broader data‑center operator. The next quarter’s guidance on operating margins and the timeline for AI client contracts will be key indicators of whether the diversification strategy translates into sustainable earnings growth.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-2.72$-1.59$-0.46$0.67$1.79Q4'24Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$-0.43 - -
Q1'26$-2.20$-0.61+72.2%
Q4'25$-0.13$-0.46-258.8%
Q4'24$-0.08$1.27+1692.3%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$161M$190M$219M$247M$276MQ4'24Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$206M - -
Q1'26$183M$175M-4.4%
Q4'25$263M$202M-23.0%
Q4'24 - $214M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

MARA Stock Snapshot

MARA is currently trading at $13.25, giving MARA Holdings Inc a market cap of 5.10B. Today's range spans $12.33–$13.70, with shares opening at $13.64 and moving up $0.04 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 45/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 90/100.

Over the past year MARA has traded between $6.66 and $23.45 - the current price is +98.9% off the 52-week low and -43.5% from the high. 23 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $18.54 (range $7.00–$30.00), implying upside of +39.9%.

Forced selling dynamics apply to MARA Holdings Inc (MARA) in a way they don't to larger-cap peers - at 5.10B in Financial Services market cap with a mixed technical setup (45/100, HOLD) and bullish sentiment (90/100), redemption flows from small-cap funds can create selling pressure that's disconnected from company fundamentals. Price: $13.25 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in $6.66–$23.45). Monitoring fund flow data alongside the technical picture is especially important at this tier.

The absence of strong institutional sponsorship makes MARA's HOLD signal (45/100) more consequential than the same signal in a larger name — at 5.10B in Financial Services market cap, there are fewer natural buyers to absorb selling pressure, which means the $6.66–$23.45 range's lower bound becomes a sharper test of the thesis. Sentiment at 90/100 (bullish) and price at $13.25 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) don't yet suggest stabilization is imminent.