Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) received price target cuts to $160 and $130 from two firms that still maintain Buy ratings, as analysts argue the stablecoin issuer’s growth justifies comparing it to Tesla.
The Cuts That Don’t Matter
Canaccord slashed its target to $160 from $247 while Needham cut to $130 from $190.
However, both firms raised earnings estimates. Canaccord’s 2026 EBITDA forecast jumped to $618 million from $485 million.
The price target cuts reflect multiple compression from risk-off sentiment, not fundamental deterioration.
CRCL is currently down 72% from its $299 post-IPO high but up from the $49.90 low.
Canaccord’s $160 target implies 93% upside while Needham’s $130 target implies 57% upside.
The Tesla Comparison
Needham calls Circle “paradigm-shifting” like Tesla or dominant AI companies.
The reason: Circle’s addressable market isn’t just crypto trading—it’s the entire global money supply.
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