Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. MARA is set to report second-quarter 2025 results on July 29, after the bell.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the bottom line is pegged at a loss of 49 cents per share compared with a loss of 24 cents in the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark for revenues is pinned at $228.9 million, indicating 57.7% year-over-year growth.
Earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in one of the past four quarters, matched once and missed in the other two, delivering an average surprise of 136.1%. The bottom-line estimate has remained unchanged in the past 30 days.
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MARA has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
MARA’s top line in the to-be-reported quarter is likely to have benefited from the company’s dual approach to Bitcoin mining, combining revenue generation with strategic asset accumulation. By leveraging its expansive and energy-efficient mining operations, it produces Bitcoin at lower costs, ensuring consistent revenue streams. MARA retains a significant portion of the Bitcoin it mines, positioning itself to capitalize on potential price appreciation over time.
The stock has gained 21% over the past three months. Over this period, MARA’s competitors in the bitcoin-mining space, such as Riot Platforms, Inc. RIOT and HuT 8 Corp. HUT have gained 96% and 56%, respectively.
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MARA remains a cautious hold amid a mixed performance landscape. Its strategic expansion through increased mining capacity and cost-effective facility acquisitions supports long-term growth. Additionally, the prospect of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment is likely to have provided a favorable tailwind for the company. Although its revenue generation appears robust, near-term profitability continues to face challenges. The firm’s balanced approach of combining immediate income with strategic asset accumulation suggests that investors should hold their positions while awaiting operational improvements and a supportive market backdrop.
