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$16.36 +0.56 (+3.54%)
As of 08/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

MQ vs. WEX, RELY, PAY, SEZL, and DLO

Should you buy Marqeta stock or one of its competitors? Marqeta's main competitors and comparable companies include WEX (WEX), Remitly Global (RELY), Paymentus (PAY), Sezzle (SEZL), and DLocal (DLO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "transaction & payment processing services" industry.

How does Marqeta compare to WEX?

WEX (NYSE:WEX) and Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

WEX has a net margin of 12.56% compared to Marqeta's net margin of 1.53%. WEX's return on equity of 43.19% beat Marqeta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
WEX12.56% 43.19% 3.53%
Marqeta 1.53%1.36%0.71%

In the previous week, WEX had 12 more articles in the media than Marqeta. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for WEX and 0 mentions for Marqeta. WEX's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Marqeta's score of 0.00 indicating that WEX is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
WEX Positive
Marqeta Neutral

WEX currently has a consensus price target of $183.30, indicating a potential downside of 8.42%. Marqeta has a consensus price target of $19.75, indicating a potential upside of 20.72%. Given Marqeta's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Marqeta is more favorable than WEX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
WEX
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Marqeta
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09

WEX has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marqeta has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

97.5% of WEX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Marqeta shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of WEX shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of Marqeta shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

WEX has higher revenue and earnings than Marqeta. WEX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marqeta, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
WEX$2.66B2.56$304.10M$10.0419.94
Marqeta$624.88M2.73-$13.93M$0.11148.73

Summary

WEX beats Marqeta on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marqeta compare to Remitly Global?

Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) and Remitly Global (NASDAQ:RELY) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Remitly Global had 19 more articles in the media than Marqeta. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Remitly Global and 0 mentions for Marqeta. Remitly Global's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Marqeta's score of 0.00 indicating that Remitly Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Marqeta Neutral
Remitly Global Positive

78.6% of Marqeta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.3% of Remitly Global shares are held by institutional investors. 13.7% of Marqeta shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Remitly Global shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Marqeta has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Remitly Global has a beta of 0.34, suggesting that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

Marqeta currently has a consensus price target of $19.75, suggesting a potential upside of 20.72%. Remitly Global has a consensus price target of $27.67, suggesting a potential upside of 3.74%. Given Marqeta's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Marqeta is more favorable than Remitly Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marqeta
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09
Remitly Global
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08

Remitly Global has higher revenue and earnings than Marqeta. Remitly Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marqeta, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marqeta$624.88M2.73-$13.93M$0.11148.73
Remitly Global$1.64B3.45$67.93M$1.3919.19

Remitly Global has a net margin of 16.85% compared to Marqeta's net margin of 1.53%. Remitly Global's return on equity of 33.33% beat Marqeta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marqeta1.53% 1.36% 0.71%
Remitly Global 16.85%33.33%21.92%

Summary

Remitly Global beats Marqeta on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marqeta compare to Paymentus?

Paymentus (NYSE:PAY) and Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability and valuation.

Paymentus has a net margin of 6.24% compared to Marqeta's net margin of 1.53%. Paymentus' return on equity of 15.26% beat Marqeta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paymentus6.24% 15.26% 12.80%
Marqeta 1.53%1.36%0.71%

In the previous week, Paymentus had 3 more articles in the media than Marqeta. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Paymentus and 0 mentions for Marqeta. Paymentus' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Marqeta's score of 0.00 indicating that Paymentus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paymentus Positive
Marqeta Neutral

Paymentus has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marqeta has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Paymentus currently has a consensus price target of $38.67, indicating a potential downside of 3.04%. Marqeta has a consensus price target of $19.75, indicating a potential upside of 20.72%. Given Marqeta's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Marqeta is more favorable than Paymentus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paymentus
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Marqeta
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09

78.4% of Paymentus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Marqeta shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.8% of Paymentus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of Marqeta shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Paymentus has higher revenue and earnings than Marqeta. Paymentus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marqeta, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paymentus$1.20B4.20$66.94M$0.6660.42
Marqeta$624.88M2.73-$13.93M$0.11148.73

Summary

Paymentus beats Marqeta on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marqeta compare to Sezzle?

Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) and Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, Sezzle had 11 more articles in the media than Marqeta. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Sezzle and 0 mentions for Marqeta. Sezzle's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Marqeta's score of 0.00 indicating that Sezzle is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Marqeta Neutral
Sezzle Positive

78.6% of Marqeta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.0% of Sezzle shares are held by institutional investors. 13.7% of Marqeta shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 49.5% of Sezzle shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Sezzle has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Marqeta. Sezzle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marqeta, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marqeta$624.88M2.73-$13.93M$0.11148.73
Sezzle$450.28M8.91$133.13M$4.6025.89

Marqeta has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sezzle has a beta of 6.76, indicating that its share price is 576% more volatile than the broader market.

Sezzle has a net margin of 30.35% compared to Marqeta's net margin of 1.53%. Sezzle's return on equity of 83.48% beat Marqeta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marqeta1.53% 1.36% 0.71%
Sezzle 30.35%83.48%37.55%

Marqeta presently has a consensus target price of $19.75, indicating a potential upside of 20.72%. Sezzle has a consensus target price of $146.50, indicating a potential upside of 23.00%. Given Sezzle's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sezzle is more favorable than Marqeta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marqeta
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09
Sezzle
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Sezzle beats Marqeta on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marqeta compare to DLocal?

Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) and DLocal (NASDAQ:DLO) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

DLocal has a net margin of 15.04% compared to Marqeta's net margin of 1.53%. DLocal's return on equity of 41.64% beat Marqeta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marqeta1.53% 1.36% 0.71%
DLocal 15.04%41.64%12.96%

In the previous week, DLocal had 3 more articles in the media than Marqeta. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for DLocal and 0 mentions for Marqeta. DLocal's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Marqeta's score of 0.00 indicating that DLocal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Marqeta Neutral
DLocal Positive

78.6% of Marqeta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.1% of DLocal shares are held by institutional investors. 13.7% of Marqeta shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 45.4% of DLocal shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Marqeta has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DLocal has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Marqeta presently has a consensus price target of $19.75, indicating a potential upside of 20.72%. DLocal has a consensus price target of $18.67, indicating a potential upside of 23.05%. Given DLocal's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe DLocal is more favorable than Marqeta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marqeta
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09
DLocal
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

DLocal has higher revenue and earnings than Marqeta. DLocal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marqeta, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marqeta$624.88M2.73-$13.93M$0.11148.73
DLocal$1.09B4.09$196.80M$0.6722.64

Summary

DLocal beats Marqeta on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MQ vs. The Competition

MetricMarqetaFinancial Services IndustryFinance SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.70B$26.84B$13.63B$12.85B
Dividend YieldN/A6.06%5.89%11.08%
P/E Ratio148.7319.5429.6124.24
Price / Sales2.73415.02516.5799.81
Price / Cash141.63148.7738.1953.99
Price / Book2.383.152.186.20
Net Income-$13.93M$1.09B$1.31B$348.59M
7 Day Performance0.18%2.38%-0.30%0.08%
1 Month Performance-2.21%4.27%2.37%3.88%
1 Year Performance-33.82%-11.72%9.68%16.98%

Marqeta Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MQ
Marqeta
3.1291 of 5 stars
$16.36
+3.5%
$19.75
+20.7%
-33.8%$1.70B$624.88M148.73960
WEX
WEX
2.6491 of 5 stars
$188.83
-1.5%
$183.30
-2.9%
+15.6%$6.54B$2.66B18.816,600
RELY
Remitly Global
3.6884 of 5 stars
$26.30
flat
$27.67
+5.2%
+40.0%$5.57B$1.64B18.923,200
PAY
Paymentus
2.0115 of 5 stars
$40.61
-3.0%
$38.67
-4.8%
+3.5%$5.27B$1.36B61.531,340
SEZL
Sezzle
4.4808 of 5 stars
$122.18
-5.3%
$146.50
+19.9%
+24.5%$4.34B$531.89M26.56540

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This page (NASDAQ:MQ) was last updated on 8/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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