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Investing.com - Oppenheimer has assumed coverage of Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL), a $31 billion market cap company, with a Perform rating, according to a research note released Friday.
The coverage initiation comes as part of an internal reallocation of analyst responsibilities at the firm, rather than representing a change in outlook for the financial technology company.
Circle Internet Group, which issues the USDC digital dollar and builds infrastructure for cross-border blockchain money transfers, distinguishes itself through regulatory transparency and real-time digital dollar tools for businesses.
The company offers unique products like USYC, which allows users to earn interest from U.S. government bonds while maintaining liquidity and transfer capabilities, setting it apart from competitors in the digital currency space.
Oppenheimer’s Perform rating reflects valuation concerns, noting that CRCL stock currently trades 331% above its IPO price compared to the S&P 500’s 10% gain during the same period, and at 65 times its projected FY26 EBITDA.
In other recent news, Circle Internet Group has reported its first earnings as a public company, revealing a GAAP loss of $4.48 per share for the second quarter of 2025. This loss was mainly attributed to IPO-related stock-based compensation and fair value marking of convertible securities. Despite these challenges, Needham reiterated a Buy rating with a $250.00 price target, citing stronger-than-expected results in USDC on platform and revenue from subscriptions and services. Meanwhile, JPMorgan raised its price target to $89.00 from $80.00, maintaining an Underweight rating due to platform growth. In a strategic move, Circle has partnered with Finastra to integrate USDC settlement into cross-border payment flows, enhancing its global payment infrastructure. On the analyst front, Bernstein reaffirmed an Outperform rating with a $230.00 price target, addressing competition concerns regarding its USDC stablecoin. However, Compass Point took a more cautious approach, lowering its price target to $96.00 from $130.00 and maintaining a Sell rating, following Hyperliquid’s announcement of launching its own stablecoin, USDH. These developments reflect the dynamic landscape Circle Internet Group is navigating in the evolving stablecoin market.
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