Marqeta, Inc.

Marqeta, Inc. operates a cloud-based open API platform for card issuing and transaction processing services in the United States. The company's platform also provides processor services, bank and network management, program management, and value added services; card issuing, such as debit, prepaid, credit, virtual, and physical cards; UI/UX; access to a suite of bank account and money movement features.

• During first quarter 2026, Marqeta expanded its customer ecosystem by deepening partnerships with embedded finance and expense management providers, while continuing international growth initiatives across Europe and Asia-Pacific, supporting diversified transaction flows and strengthening its modern card issuing platform amid rising enterprise demand for flexible payment infrastructure solutions globally. 

• Marqeta highlighted ongoing innovation in credit, debit, and embedded finance capabilities, emphasizing accelerated adoption of its platform by digital banking and commerce customers, while maintaining a strong balance sheet with more than $1 billion in cash and investments, enabling continued strategic investments, operational resilience, and long-term scalable growth opportunities worldwide.

• Marqeta reported first quarter 2026 Total Processing Volume of $112 billion, increasing 33% year over year from $84 billion, while net revenue reached $166 million and gross profit totaled $118 million, both representing 19% annual growth alongside platform adoption globally. 

• Gross margin remained steady at 71% during first quarter 2026, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 66% year over year to $33 million, improving adjusted EBITDA margin from 14% to 20% as Marqeta controlled operating expenses and expanded profitable transaction volumes successfully. 

• Marqeta achieved GAAP net income of $8 million during the quarter, compared with an $8 million net loss one year earlier, producing an 11 percentage point improvement in net income margin to 5% through execution, revenue growth, and efficiency initiatives. 

• Operating expenses decreased 1% year over year to $115 million despite technology expenses rising 22% and depreciation increasing 66%, reflecting Marqeta’s cost discipline as compensation and benefits expenses declined 9%, helping income from operations improve from negative $19 million levels. 

• For second quarter 2026, Marqeta forecasted net revenue growth between 14% and 16%, gross profit growth between 14% and 16%, and full year adjusted EBITDA growth in the mid-to-high 20s, signaling management confidence after processing nearly $400 billion during 2025.

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