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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

COIN earnings analysis

Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Coinbase's Q1 2026 earnings report reflects significant revenue decline with net revenue dropping to $1.3 billion from $1.9 billion in Q1 2025. The reported loss of $394.1 million contrasts sharply with a net income of…

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Coinbase's Q1 2026 earnings report reflects significant revenue decline with net revenue dropping to $1.3 billion from $1.9 billion in Q1 2025. The reported loss of $394.1 million contrasts sharply with a net income of $65.6 million in the prior year, highlighting a challenging market environment.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

100% Gross margin Operating margin Nov 2021 Feb 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Nov 2021 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$-1.49
Segment
Consumer
Segment
Institutional
Segment
Subscription and services

What stood out

  • Revenue Decline

    Net revenue decreased to $1.3 billion from $1.9 billion year-over-year, a decline of 31%.

  • Increased Adjusted EBITDA

    Adjusted EBITDA was reported at $303.3 million, down 67% from $929.9 million in the prior year.

  • USDC Revenue Growth

    Stablecoin revenue increased by $31.4 million year-over-year, totaling $305.4 million.

  • Positive Trading Volume Segments

    Despite overall declines, institutional transaction revenue rose by 37%, reaching $135.7 million.

  • Restructuring Plan Announced

    On May 5, 2026, Coinbase announced a restructuring plan to realign operating expenses with market conditions.

  • High Cash Reserves Maintained

    Coinbase reported $10.4 billion in cash and equivalents, ensuring liquidity for operational needs.

What to watch

  • Substantial Net Loss

    The company posted a net loss of $394.1 million compared to a net income of $65.6 million in the same quarter last year.

  • Diminished Trading Volume

    Total trading volume decreased to $202 billion, down 50% year-over-year, impacting transaction revenues.

  • Decreased MTUs

    Monthly Transacting Users (MTUs) fell to 8.2 million, a 15% decline from 9.7 million a year ago.

Management's outlook

For Q2 2026, management expects total revenue between $565 million and $645 million, citing cautious market outlook.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 12, 2026

Coinbase expanded into an “Everything Exchange” in December 2025, adding stocks, commodity futures, perpetual futures and prediction markets. Revenue rose modestly to about $7.18 billion in 2025 (sum of quarterly…

10-Q · July 31, 2025

Coinbase reported Q2 revenue of $1,497,208,000 (up $47.58M vs $1,449,628,000 in Q2 2024) and GAAP net income of $1,428,900,000 (vs $36,150,000 prior year), driven largely by non‑operating gains. Operating performance…

10-K · February 21, 2023

Coinbase positions itself as a full‑stack gateway to the cryptoeconomy with products for consumers, institutions, and developers and a presence in more than 100 countries. The 10‑K emphasizes product breadth (custodial…

10-Q · November 3, 2022

Coinbase reported Q3 2022 total revenue of $590,339,000, a 55.0% decline from $1,311,908,000 in Q3 2021, producing an operating loss of $556,484,000 and net loss of $544,635,000 (diluted EPS $(2.43)). The company…

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