Marqeta Shares Rise 5.1% on Insider Buying

Insider Director Judson C. Linville purchased over $100,000 in company stock

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:38pm

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Shares of Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ:MQ) rose 5.1% on Tuesday following insider buying activity. Director Judson C. Linville purchased 25,570 shares of the company's stock at an average cost of $3.93 per share, representing a total value of $100,490. The purchase increased Linville's stake in Marqeta by 32.51%.

Why it matters

Insider buying activity is often viewed as a positive signal by investors, as it suggests company insiders believe the stock is undervalued and have confidence in the company's future prospects. Marqeta's stock has struggled in recent months, down over 15% year-to-date, so this insider purchase could indicate the company's leadership sees value in the current share price.

The details

Marqeta is a modern card issuing and payment processing platform that enables businesses to design, launch and manage customized payment cards. The company reported mixed Q4 2025 results in February, with revenue beating expectations but earnings missing. Several analysts have lowered their price targets on Marqeta stock in recent months amid concerns over the company's growth outlook.

  • The insider purchase was made on Friday, February 27th, 2026.

The players

Marqeta, Inc.

A financial technology company that provides a modern card issuing and payment processing platform.

Judson C. Linville

A director on Marqeta's board who purchased over $100,000 worth of the company's stock.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

This insider buying activity suggests Marqeta's leadership sees value in the company's current stock price, which has declined amid concerns over the company's growth outlook. However, the stock still faces headwinds, and investors will be closely watching Marqeta's future financial performance and strategic initiatives.