QM · rank #13 · 2026-10-27

MQ

NASDAQ · $1.96B (USD)

SignalSell

verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.	+216.42%
ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months.	+1.3%
Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.	+1.5%
Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required.	$1.96B
Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-25	$16.96
Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-26	$5.36

The AI research card

Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed. On the rare day the research service is unavailable, the paper book trades on the quant ranking alone and no card appears here.

Summary

Marqeta (MQ) runs a card-issuing and payment-processing platform for enterprise debit, credit, prepaid, wallet, and stablecoin-linked programs.

Rationale

The name has strong 12-month momentum, improving operating results, and recent wins with Square and Coinbase that reinforce growth, platform adoption, and scale.

Material risks

1Square, Coinbase, or other large customers could internalize issuing, processing, custody, or settlement functions, directly shrinking Marqeta’s role and revenue.
2Stablecoin/card programs are still exposed to regulation, partner dependence, and commoditization, while next earnings are due 7 days after the as_of_date, adding event risk.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI

Proceed

Claude

Caution

Gemini

Error