Gemini Space Station Q2 revenue surges on services growth
Gemini Space Station Q2 revenue surges on services growth
Overview
US crypto and markets platform's Q2 revenue grew 37% yr/yr, driven by services revenue
Operating loss improved 18% sequentially as cost optimization initiatives reduced expenses
Outlook
Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the current or future periods in the press release
Result Drivers
SERVICES REVENUE GROWTH - Co said 149% yr/yr increase in services revenue, led by credit card and staking, drove overall revenue growth
CRYPTO MARKET WEAKNESS - Exchange revenue fell 38% yr/yr as crypto trading volumes declined, reflecting softer market conditions
CREDIT CARD FRAUD IMPACT - Transaction losses rose due to a $16.1 mln provision for credit losses after an identity fraud event in the credit card portfolio
Company press release: ID:nGNX99fMP9
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Net Loss |
| $107.72 mln |
|
Q2 Operating Expenses |
| $122.42 mln |
|
Q2 Operating Income |
| -$76.94 mln |
|
Q2 Pretax Loss |
| $107.70 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 5 "hold" and 2 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the blockchain & cryptocurrency peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Gemini Space Station Inc is $6.25, about 49.9% above its August 12 closing price of $4.17
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