Latest quarter
Circle reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $701.3 million, below the consensus estimate of $741.8 million. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.18, above the consensus of $0.16.
Revenue rose from $658.1 million a year earlier. Circle’s filing said reserve income increased by $33.5 million as growth in average daily USDC in circulation was partly offset by lower yields. Other revenue rose by $9.8 million, helped by integration services and higher fund management and stablecoin redemption fees.
Circle reported gross margin of 41.2%, compared with 38.2% a year earlier, and operating margin of 4.90%, compared with −49.5%. Its filing said the prior-year quarter included $423.8 million in stock-based compensation expense related to its IPO.
Diluted earnings per share were $0.18, compared with −$4.48 a year earlier. Circle reported free cash flow of $496.2 million, up from $232.4 million.
| Q2 FY2026 | Q2 FY2025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $701.3 million | $658.1 million | 6.57% |
| Diluted EPS | $0.18 | −$4.48 | — |
| Gross margin | 41.2% | 38.2% | 3.0 percentage points |
| Operating margin | 4.90% | −49.5% | 54.4 percentage points |
| Free cash flow | $496.2 million | $232.4 million | 113.5% |
| Against the consensus | Reported | Consensus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $0.18 | $0.16 | Beat by 12.5% |
| Revenue | $701.3 million | $741.8 million | Missed by 5.46% |
Adjusted EPS is the figure the consensus estimates, not the GAAP EPS above.
What management said on the call
No earnings call was available for this quarter. In its filing, Circle said distribution costs depend partly on where USDC is held, while interest rates and USDC circulation both affect reserve income.
Guidance
In its results release, Circle raised its FY2026 other revenue guidance to $310.0 million–$330.0 million, replacing its previous outlook for other revenue for the same fiscal year.
| Metric | For | Guide | Previous guide | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expenses, non-GAAP | FY2026 | $570.0 million–$585.0 million | — | New |
| Revenue, Other Revenue | FY2026 | $310.0 million–$330.0 million | — | New |