Circle Delivers Q2 Surprise Despite Revenue Miss: How Should Traders Position?

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) posted second-quarter earnings of $0.18 per share, beating the $0.16 consensus. Revenue of $701.3 million missed estimates by 5.46%. The stock traded near $69.00 in pre-market Wednesday, up about 9%.

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Circle Q2 Earnings Went Backwards from the Frst Quarter

Annual framing flatters the quarter. Revenue and reserve income reached $701 million, a 7% gain. Three months earlier, that same growth rate was 20%.

Compare the quarters directly and the picture darkens. Circle booked $694 million in the March quarter results, so the top line barely moved. Adjusted EBITDA fell outright, from $151 million to $143 million.

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