Fintel reports that on February 2, 2026, Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) with a Equal-Weight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 140.65% Upside
As of January 13, 2026, the average one-year price target for Circle Internet Group is $141.87/share. The forecasts range from a low of $60.60 to a high of $294.00. The average price target represents an increase of 140.65% from its latest reported closing price of $58.95 / share.
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The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 1.02.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 493 funds or institutions reporting positions in Circle Internet Group. This is an increase of 115 owner(s) or 30.42% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to CRCL is 0.89%, an increase of 11.85%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 16.52% to 97,214K shares. 
The put/call ratio of CRCL is 0.65, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
General Catalyst Group Management holds 19,001K shares representing 8.78% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 20,121K shares , representing a decrease of 5.89%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in CRCL by 2.33% over the last quarter.
IDG China Capital Fund III Associates holds 11,027K shares representing 5.09% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 11,676K shares , representing a decrease of 5.89%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in CRCL by 3.17% over the last quarter.
Marshall Wace, Llp holds 8,060K shares representing 3.72% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,534K shares , representing a decrease of 5.89%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in CRCL by 37.82% over the last quarter.
Susquehanna International Group, Llp holds 3,148K shares representing 1.45% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 690K shares , representing an increase of 78.08%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CRCL by 174.48% over the last quarter.
ARK Investment Management holds 2,967K shares representing 1.37% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,924K shares , representing an increase of 1.43%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in CRCL by 39.76% over the last quarter.
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