Fintel reports that on May 18, 2026, HC Wainwright & Co. upgraded their outlook for Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) from Neutral to Buy.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 22.78% Upside
As of May 14, 2026, the average one-year price target for Circle Internet Group is $139.97/share. The forecasts range from a low of $65.65 to a high of $294.00. The average price target represents an increase of 22.78% from its latest reported closing price of $114.00 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Circle Internet Group is 3,245MM, an increase of 13.37%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 1.02.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 553 funds or institutions reporting positions in Circle Internet Group. This is an increase of 16 owner(s) or 2.98% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to CRCL is 0.69%, an increase of 17.90%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 2.87% to 125,297K shares. 
The put/call ratio of CRCL is 0.77, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
IDG China Capital Fund III Associates holds 9,004K shares representing 3.92% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,966K shares , representing a decrease of 10.68%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CRCL by 0.29% over the last quarter.
IDG-Accel China Capital II Associates holds 6,996K shares representing 3.04% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Marshall Wace, Llp holds 5,800K shares representing 2.52% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,979K shares , representing a decrease of 72.04%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in CRCL by 63.76% over the last quarter.
Vanguard Portfolio Management holds 5,489K shares representing 2.39% ownership of the company.
Vanguard Capital Management holds 4,607K shares representing 2.00% ownership of the company.
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