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Dec 31, 2023

Marqeta Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Marqeta's Q4 2023 financial results reflected a decrease in net revenue due to the Cash App contract renewal, but showed growth in total processing volume and improvements in adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

Marqeta reported a 33% year-over-year increase in total processing volume (TPV) to $62 billion for Q4 2023. Net revenue for the quarter was $119 million, a 42% decrease year-over-year, primarily due to the Cash App contract renewal. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $40 million and Adjusted EBITDA income of $3 million for the quarter.

Total Processing Volume (TPV) increased by 33% year-over-year to $62 billion.

Net revenue decreased by 42% year-over-year to $119 million, impacted by the Cash App contract renewal.

Gross profit decreased by 4% year-over-year to $83 million.

Net loss increased by 53% year-over-year to $40 million, driven by expenses related to the Power Finance acquisition.

Total Revenue
$119M
Previous year: $204M
-41.7%
EPS
-$0.08
Previous year: -$0.05
+60.0%
Total Processing Volume
$62B
Previous year: $47B
+31.9%
Gross Profit
$83M
Previous year: $87M
-4.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$981M
Previous year: $1.18B
-17.1%
Free Cash Flow
$26M
Total Assets
$1.59B
Previous year: $1.77B
-10.2%

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Forward Guidance

Marqeta is focused on platform enhancement with new credit card program management capabilities, renewing processing volume to longer-term deals, and delivering on operating efficiency. The company sees continued growth in Fintech and opportunities in embedded finance.

Positive Outlook

  • Enhanced platform with new credit card program management capabilities.
  • Renewed the large majority of processing volume to longer term deals.
  • Delivered on operating efficiency.
  • Continued growth in Fintech.
  • Exciting opportunities in embedded finance.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainties related to global economies.
  • Risk of not attracting, retaining, diversifying, and expanding customer base.
  • Risk of consumers and customers not perceiving the benefits of Marqeta’s products.
  • Risk of changes in the regulatory landscape.
  • Risk of financial services and banking sector instability.