Mizuho Initiates Coverage Of Circle Internet Group (CRCL) With Underperform Rating, Price Target At $85

Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) is among the 13 Best Booming Stocks to Buy Now. On July 8, Mizuho initiated coverage of the stock with an Underperform rating, while announcing a price target of $85 for its shares.

The firm’s analysis suggested that Wall Street analysts may be underestimating the impact of declining interest rates on the stock, and hence, overstating the company’s growth potential. In a note to clients, Dan Dolev anticipated a potential downside of 25% to 30% to the $4.5 billion full-year consensus for Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL)’s 2027 revenue.

The analyst said his estimate of $3.3 billion was more realistic, as it takes into account lower borrowing costs and growth in USDC circulation. He also noted higher distribution costs as a major concern for the stablecoin issuer, with companies like Coinbase holding a significant chunk of the USDC economics.

Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) is a global financial technology company, operating as a network, platform, and market infrastructure for stablecoin and blockchain applications. The stock has surged by over 500% since its IPO in June this year.

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