Circle Internet (CRCL) Slashed by Pessimistic Rating

We recently published 10 Stocks Facing a Total Meltdown. Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:CRCL) is one of the worst-performing stocks on Wednesday.

Circle Internet snapped a three-day winning streak on Wednesday, shedding 6.16 percent to close at $153.16 apiece following an investment firm’s pessimistic rating on the stock and a new round of share sale.

In its market note, Mizuho lowered its price target for Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:CRCL) to $84 from $85 and maintained an “underperform” rating, only a month after initiating coverage on the stock.

The revision was based on the significant gap between Circle Internet Group Inc.’s (NYSE:CRCL) USDC growth target of 40 percent CAGR versus its quarter-to-date growth of only 6 percent.

Additionally, it noted the significant increase in distribution costs, which could potentially squeeze profit margins.

Mizuho also underscored an expected cut-throat competition in the stablecoin industry, given the surge of interest from companies. Notably, its biggest rival, Tether, announced plans to reenter the US markets following the passage of the GENIUS Act.

Lastly, investors reacted negatively to a new round of share sale, involving 10 million units, that could result in the dilution of existing shares. Of the total, 2 million will come from Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:CRCL) while the larger 8 million will be offered by certain shareholders.

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