DeFi Technologies stock maintains Buy rating at H.C. Wainwright despite revenue dip

Published 19/08/2025, 12:28
DeFi Technologies stock maintains Buy rating at H.C. Wainwright despite revenue dip

Investing.com - H.C. Wainwright has reiterated its Buy rating and $5.50 price target on DeFi Technologies (NASDAQ:DEFT) following the company’s second-quarter earnings report. Currently trading at $2.27, the stock sits well below analysts’ consensus target range of $5.00-$7.00, with InvestingPro data indicating the stock is currently overvalued despite the recent price decline.

The crypto financial services firm reported total revenue of $13.4 million for the quarter ended June 2025, a significant decrease from $43.7 million in the first quarter. While quarterly results showed volatility, the company maintained a strong 72.7% year-over-year revenue growth and 100% gross margin. The company’s assets under management (AUM) stood at $773 million at the end of June, but increased to $947 million in July.

DeFi Technologies currently offers more than 75 products and has reiterated its target to reach 100 products by year-end. The company’s staking and management fees generated $9.0 million in the second quarter, down from $12.3 million in the previous quarter. InvestingPro analysis reveals 15+ additional insights about DEFT’s financial health and growth prospects.

H.C. Wainwright highlighted DeFi’s expansion efforts, including its partnership with SovFi to enter the Kenya Digital Exchange in Nairobi and its collaboration to introduce exchange-traded products (ETPs) in Turkey.

The research firm expressed continued appreciation for DeFi’s "innovative spirit and bravery in venturing into unfrequented waters," maintaining its positive outlook despite the quarterly revenue decline.

In other recent news, DeFi Technologies Inc. reported that its subsidiary, Valour , has assets under management totaling $812 million as of May 2025, with net inflows of $12.7 million during the same month. The company has also maintained its revenue guidance for 2025, expecting to achieve $201.07 million in revenue for the fiscal year. Additionally, DeFi Technologies announced plans to launch a regulated, bank-issued stablecoin in collaboration with Fire Labs, with Kraken as a strategic integration partner. This initiative marks the company’s expansion into the real-world asset space, aiming to meet the growing demand for digital assets tied to stable values.

Furthermore, DeFi Technologies has appointed Dr. Manfred Knof as the Chairman of Valour and Strategic Advisor, bringing extensive experience in the finance sector to the company. The company is also set to participate in the "2025 Virtual Tech Conference: Discover the Innovations Reshaping Tomorrow," presented by Maxim Group LLC. These developments reflect the company’s strategic moves to strengthen its market position and explore new opportunities in the finance and cryptocurrency sectors.

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