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Coinbase's post-earnings performance: a crypto rollercoaster

Prepare for Coinbase's Q3 earnings release on 31 October. Discover how past earnings have impacted Coinbase's share price and what it means for investors facing post-earnings volatility in the crypto market.

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Coinbase’s share price shifts after earnings

Coinbase Global is a leading cryptocurrency exchange, enabling the buying, selling, and storing of digital assets. As one of the largest platforms globally, Coinbase plays a key role in the crypto market, and its earnings often reflect broader industry trends, drawing significant investor attention.

Coinbase’s third quarter (Q3) earnings are highly anticipated and will be reported on Thursday, 31 October at 7.10am (AEDT), with share price reactions offering insight into market sentiment. This article reviews Coinbase’s post-earnings price movements over the last eight quarters, and provides key takeaways for investors managing post-earnings volatility.

Key financials

Expectations for Q3

  • Revenue: $1.253 billion
  • Subscription and services revenue: $560.89 million
  • Transactional revenue: $685.80 million
  • Earnings per share (EPS): $2.56

Comparison to previous quarter

  • Revenue: $1.4 billion
  • Net income: $36 million
Coinbase Adobestock image Source: Adobe images
Coinbase Adobestock image Source: Adobe images
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Post earnings performance analysis

  • Immediate reactions (one day)

Post-earnings, Coinbase’s one-day share price reactions have been mixed. Q3 2022 and fourth quarter (Q4) 2022 saw slight gains, while first quarter (Q1) 2023 experienced a sharper rise. The second quarter (Q2) 2023, however, reported a brief decline. Q1 and Q2 2024 showed minimal movement, indicating a more reserved market response

  • Short-term adjustments (one week)

In the week following earnings, reactions have varied. Q1 2023 saw a strong 30% gain, while Q4 2022 and Q2 2024 showed little change, reflecting a neutral market outlook

  • Medium-term trends (one month)

One-month movements revealed significant volatility. Q1 2023 saw the highest surge, with a 50% rise, indicating bullish sentiment. Conversely, Q2 2023 posted a decline. Q3 and Q4 2023 showed strong gains, while Q1 and Q2 2024 exhibited minimal change

  • Overall patterns

Over the last eight quarters, Coinbase’s share price has shown considerable post-earnings volatility. Large gains in Q1 2023 and Q4 2023 contrast with declines in earlier quarters. The highest volatility typically occurs within the one-month period, suggesting ongoing market speculation

  • Implications for investors

For investors, Coinbase’s post-earnings volatility presents both opportunities and risks. Short-term traders may benefit from immediate swings, while long-term investors must navigate through extended price fluctuations. Monitoring share price trends around earnings releases can help guide investment strategies.

Coinbase's post-earnings performance chart

Coinbase's post-earnings performance chart Data source: Bloomberg Image source: ClaudeAI
Coinbase's post-earnings performance chart Data source: Bloomberg Image source: ClaudeAI

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