CryptoMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 25 February 2026•Updated 25 February 2026•
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Circle (CRCL) Stock Jumps 22% on $770M Q4 Revenue and Ambitious USDC Growth Targets

Key Facts

1CRCL stock surged 16% in premarket trading following the release of Q4 earnings results.
2Circle, the issuer of USDC, beat estimates for earnings per share (EPS) and revenue.
3The firm provided a positive outlook for its operations as a leading stablecoin issuer.

Circle (CRCL) shares extended their rally to 22% following the release of impressive fourth-quarter financial results. The company reported total revenue and reserve income of $770 million, with reserve income specifically accounting for $733 million of that figure. This performance follows a 72% surge in USDC circulation during the quarter, as the company now targets a 40% compound annual growth rate for the stablecoin. Management remains focused on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its payment infrastructure to drive future scalability and efficiency. These robust metrics, combined with ambitious growth targets, have significantly bolstered investor confidence in Circle’s market leadership. The updated figures underscore the company's strong operational momentum and its pivotal role in the evolving digital asset ecosystem.