Marqeta, Inc. - MQ STOCK NEWS

Marqeta's fourth annual State of Credit Report reveals shifting credit card loyalty trends and consumer struggles. The survey of 3,000 people shows that 72% of satisfied cardholders still plan to apply for new cards within a year. 70% of consumers with no plans to apply could be swayed by the right offers. Key findings include: 31% of US consumers want personalized rewards, 19% missed payments in the past year, and 41% of 18-44 year olds report higher credit card debt than last year. The study highlights consumer interest in flexible payment options and growing credit card debt amid rising interest rates.

Marqeta's 2024 State of Credit report reveals shifting customer loyalty patterns in UK credit card usage. Nearly half (48%) of UK consumers report no rewards from their credit cards, while 30% now own retailer-affiliated cards - a 25% increase from 2023. The survey of 1,000 UK consumers shows 53% relied on credit cards to make ends meet, with 43% of multi-card holders saying better rewards would increase their usage.

The study highlights growing interest in flexible payment options, with 63% of UK Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) users saying it helped them manage finances. Consumer challenges include rising APRs, from 31.8% to 35.5%, with 74% struggling to meet minimum monthly payments and 30% reporting higher debt than last year.

Marqeta (MQ) has unveiled Marqeta Flex, a new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution that integrates BNPL options directly into payment apps and wallets. The solution is being developed in partnership with Klarna, Affirm, and payments platform Branch. Marqeta Flex aims to revolutionize BNPL by offering personalized payment options at the moment of need within existing payment flows. Branch plans to integrate the solution into its payments app for W-2 and 1099 workers. The solution benefits consumers with guided BNPL options, payment providers with expanded distribution, and card issuers with multiple BNPL offerings through a single integration.

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ) has introduced two new products to enhance its card program management tools: UX Toolkit and Portfolio Migrations. The UX Toolkit aims to reduce front-end development time, allowing customers to create modern payment experiences faster and with fewer resources. It includes UI components, templates, and a builder environment for customization. Portfolio Migrations simplifies the process of transferring card programs to Marqeta's platform, ensuring a smooth transition and seamless cardholder experience.

These enhancements are designed to help Marqeta's customers deliver better user experiences for their cardholders, comply with regulatory requirements, and access advanced card management features and data analytics. Several customers, including Bold.org and Finfare, have already signed on to use the UX Toolkit.

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform, has announced it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its third quarter 2024 financial results on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:30 pm ET. The call will be hosted by Simon Khalaf, Chief Executive Officer, and Mike Milotich, Chief Financial Officer.

A press release containing the Q3 2024 financial results will be issued after the market closes on the same day. The conference call will be webcast live from Marqeta's investor relations website, and a replay will be available on the site following the call.

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ) has announced a new partnership with Found, a business banking platform for small businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs. Found's commercial card solution, powered by Marqeta, offers sophisticated expense management capabilities typically reserved for larger businesses. This collaboration aims to address the financial challenges faced by SMBs, as 82% of failures are due to cash flow issues.

The partnership enables Found to provide tailored physical, virtual, or tokenized cards with features like real-time transaction tracking and spending limits. Lauren Myrick, CEO of Found, emphasized the importance of this integration in enhancing financial wellness for the self-employed. Todd Pollak, Chief Revenue Officer at Marqeta, highlighted the company's commitment to enabling innovative solutions for the growing self-employed economy.

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ) has announced the appointment of Fouzi Husaini as its new Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. With over 25 years of experience, Husaini will focus on expanding and scaling Marqeta's AI capabilities to drive greater ROI for customers and increase purchasing power. Previously, Husaini served as Vice President of Machine Learning Engineering at Capital One and led a technical team at Amazon working on AI/ML customer experiences for Alexa.

Marqeta aims to leverage Husaini's expertise to enhance its technology roadmap, particularly in areas such as transaction intelligence, fraud prevention, and customer service. The company has already invested in generative AI, including Marqeta Docs AI, and plans to accelerate the rollout of additional AI-powered features into its platform.

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), a global modern card issuing platform, reported Q2 2024 financial results. The Total Processing Volume (TPV) increased 32% year-over-year to $71 billion. However, Net Revenue fell 46% to $125 million due to a new Cash App contract impacting revenue presentation. Gross Profit decreased 6% to $79 million, while GAAP Net Income surged to $119 million, bolstered by a one-time $158 million share-based compensation reversal. Adjusted EBITDA was negative $2 million. Key developments include a 5-year deal with Varo Bank and being the first US issuer-processor certified by Visa for Visa Flexible Credential.

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ) has signed a five-year deal with Varo Bank to become its exclusive issuer processor in the US. Varo Bank, the first nationally-chartered consumer techbank in the US, selected Marqeta for its sophisticated card-issuing technology and faster speed-to-market. This partnership will enable Varo to offer digital wallet tokenization with Apple and Google Wallets for its cardholders.

Varo Bank serves over five million cards in-market, offering services such as fee-free checking accounts, free ATM access, cash advances, and high-yield savings accounts. The collaboration aims to enhance Varo's ability to help customers improve their financial health and relationship with money through its mobile app.