MQ
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Marqeta Inc. (MQ) closed at $4.23 as of 2026-02-02, trading 26.3% below its 200-week moving average of $5.74. This places MQ in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -28.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 195 weeks of data, MQ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 195 weeks.
With a market cap of $1896 million, MQ is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.3%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at -4.1%. The stock trades at 2.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.9% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 3.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MQ would have grown to $38, compared to $176 for the S&P 500. MQ has returned -22.0% annualized vs 15.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Growth of $100: MQ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MQ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying MQ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -56.0% after 12 months (median -56.0%), compared to +3.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -52.0% vs +32.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MQ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MQ has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Ongoing | 195+ | 73.8% | Ongoing | -57.0% |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02