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Brian Armstrong, Chairman and CEO of Coinbase Global , Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), recently executed a series of stock transactions involving the company’s Class A Common Stock. The company, currently valued at $43.5 billion, has shown significant volatility with its stock down nearly 30% year-to-date according to InvestingPro data. On April 14, Armstrong sold a total of 14,000 shares at prices ranging from $178.24 to $179.96 per share, amounting to approximately $2.68 million. These sales were conducted through the Brian Armstrong Living Trust, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in August 2024. Following these transactions, the trust retains ownership of 526 shares of Class A Common Stock. Additionally, Armstrong converted 15,000 shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, although this conversion did not involve any financial exchange. Despite recent price volatility, InvestingPro analysis shows Coinbase maintains strong fundamentals with a healthy 2.28 current ratio and robust gross margins of 86%. For deeper insights into insider trading patterns and comprehensive financial analysis, check out the detailed Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Coinbase Global Inc. reported significant developments that have caught the attention of investors. Piper Sandler revised its price target for Coinbase to $180, down from $310, maintaining a Neutral rating. The firm forecasts a 25% year-over-year increase in total revenues for the first quarter of 2025, amounting to approximately $2.05 billion, though a decline in adjusted EBITDA is anticipated. JMP Securities maintained a Market Outperform rating with a $400 price target, noting robust growth in Coinbase’s derivatives trading volumes, which have surged significantly compared to previous periods.
Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $245 price target, highlighting the potential of Coinbase’s Layer 2 solution, Base, and its partnership with Circle. Despite a forecasted lower trading volume than consensus, Cantor Fitzgerald expects minimal impact on earnings per share. Meanwhile, Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James reiterated a Market Perform rating, citing the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies and potential increased competition as reasons for their cautious outlook. These developments come as Coinbase prepares to report its first-quarter earnings for 2025, with analysts closely monitoring its performance amidst fluctuating cryptocurrency values.
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