MARA Holdings Stock Soars 1.85% on Surpassing Earnings and Analyst Upgrades Trading Volume Ranks 160th at 610M

MARA Holdings (MARA) rose 1.85% on August 20, 2025, with a trading volume of $610 million, ranking 160th in market activity. The stock’s performance followed a strong earnings report, with the company reporting $1.84 per share in quarterly earnings, surpassing estimates by $2.13 and achieving a 64% year-over-year revenue increase to $238.5 million. Analysts from JPMorgan Chase, Cantor Fitzgerald, and others upgraded their ratings, with price targets ranging from $18 to $39, reflecting optimism about the firm’s strategic expansion in the Bitcoin mining sector.

Despite the earnings beat, insider selling activity raised scrutiny. Chief Financial Officer Salman Hassan Khan sold 34,732 shares at $19.05, reducing his stake by 9.67%, while CEO Frederick Thiel offloaded 27,505 shares at $19.52, trimming his holdings by 0.69%. Institutional investors also adjusted positions, with Fifth Third Bancorp and IFP Advisors Inc increasing stakes by over 50%, highlighting mixed confidence among major holders.

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