Marathon Digital Holdings Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Twelve firms cover the stock, with mixed recommendations on the cryptocurrency mining company.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:25am

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Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) has received an average 'Hold' rating from the twelve equity research firms currently covering the stock, according to a Marketbeat.com report. The analysts' ratings include two 'Sell' recommendations, three 'Hold' recommendations, and seven 'Buy' recommendations, with an average 12-month price target of $19.90.

Why it matters

Marathon Digital is one of the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency mining companies, with a focus on securing the Bitcoin network. The mixed analyst ratings reflect the volatility and uncertainty in the crypto mining industry, as firms weigh the company's growth potential against regulatory and operational risks.

The details

The analysts' ratings on Marathon Digital cover a range of perspectives. Weiss Ratings downgraded the stock from 'Hold' to 'Sell', while Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an 'Underweight' rating and $8 price target. On the other hand, Piper Sandler and Cantor Fitzgerald maintained 'Overweight' ratings, though they lowered their price targets.

  • The analyst ratings and price targets were issued over the past year, from March 2026 to the present.

The players

Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc.

A digital asset technology company that specializes in Bitcoin mining, operating multiple large-scale mining facilities across North America.

Weiss Ratings

A financial research and ratings firm that provides independent analysis of stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments.

Morgan Stanley

A global financial services firm that provides investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services.

Piper Sandler

An investment bank and institutional securities firm that provides financial advisory and capital markets services.

Cantor Fitzgerald

A global financial services firm that provides investment banking, institutional equities, and other financial services.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The mixed analyst ratings for Marathon Digital reflect the ongoing challenges and uncertainties in the cryptocurrency mining industry, as firms weigh the company's growth potential against regulatory and operational risks. The stock's performance will likely continue to be closely watched by investors and analysts alike.