Marqeta (MQ) Q3 2025 Earnings
How Did MQ Stock React to Q3 2025 Earnings?
S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +1.90%.
Did MQ Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results
Yes. Marqeta reported Q3 2025 earnings of $-0.01 a share on Nov 5, 2025, beating the $-0.02 consensus estimate by 43.2%. Revenue was $163.3M against a $148.4M estimate.
Marqeta delivered a standout third quarter of 2025, beating expectations on both the top and bottom lines as accelerating transaction volumes drove results well ahead of Wall Street forecasts. Net revenue climbed 27.6% year-over-year to $163.31 million, ahead of the $148.41 million consensus by 10.04%, while the company posted a loss of just $0.01 per share, beating the $-0.0176 estimate by 43.18%. The primary engine behind the outperformance was Total Processing Volume surging 33% to $98.00 billion, which lifted gross profit 27% to $114.56 million and pushed Adjusted EBITDA to $30.31 million, up sharply from $9.02 million a year ago, with margin expanding 12 percentage points to 19%. The GAAP net loss narrowed dramatically to $3.62 million from $28.64 million in the prior-year period, reflecting disciplined cost management, including a 16% reduction in compensation and benefits. Analysts had anticipated a more modest quarter, making the breadth of the beat notable. Looking ahead, management guided Q4 net revenue growth of 22-24% and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 15-16%, signaling continued profitability progress.
- Total Processing Volume growth of 33% year-over-year to $98 billion
- Increased volumes driving net revenue growth of 28%
- Significant reduction in compensation and benefits expenses (down 16% YoY)
- Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 12 percentage points to 19%
“Our robust Q3 financial results demonstrate our business momentum and our ability to deliver strong growth while rapidly improving our profitability.”
Marqeta CEO, on the earnings call
What Was Marqeta's Outlook in Q3 2025?
For Q4 2025, Marqeta expects net revenue growth of 22-24% year-over-year, gross profit growth of 17-19% year-over-year, and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 15-16%.
MQ YoY Financials
| Metric | Q3 2025 | Q3 2024 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $163.3M | $128.0M | +27.6% |
| Gross Profit | $114.6M | $90.1M | +27.1% |
| Operating Income | −$10.4M | −$5.9M | +75.4% |
| Net Income | −$3.6M | −$1.9M | +87.4% |
Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.