Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) CEO Sells $210,688.30 in Stock

Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) CEO Frederick Thiel sold 27,505 shares of Marathon Digital stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $7.66, for a total value of $210,688.30. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 3,381,861 shares in the company, valued at $25,905,055.26. The trade was a 0.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.

Marathon Digital Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of MARA stock opened at $7.97 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $3.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 5.56. Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $6.66 and a one year high of $23.45. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $9.51 and a 200 day moving average price of $13.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 2.09 and a quick ratio of 2.09.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MARA has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Cantor Fitzgerald cut their price target on shares of Marathon Digital from $30.00 to $21.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Morgan Stanley started coverage on Marathon Digital in a report on Monday, February 9th. They issued an “underweight” rating and a $8.00 target price for the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded Marathon Digital from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Marathon Digital from $20.00 to $13.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Finally, Piper Sandler dropped their price objective on Marathon Digital from $26.00 to $16.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $21.00.

Trending Headlines about Marathon Digital

Here are the key news stories impacting Marathon Digital this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MARA closed its acquisition of a 64% stake in EDF subsidiary Exaion and announced a strategic partnership with NJJ Capital — a move that expands its energy and data‑center footprint and could improve scale and power sourcing over time. MARA completes acquisition of EDF subsidiary Exaion with NJJ Capital partnership
• Neutral Sentiment: MARA scheduled its Q4 and FY2025 earnings call for Feb. 26 — an event that can drive near‑term volatility and provide fresh guidance that may materially move the stock. MARA Schedules Conference Call for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest in MARA has climbed sharply, signaling increased bearish positioning even though the stock trades at a low P/E; higher shorting adds selling pressure and raises the risk of further downside. MARA Holdings Faces Rising Short Interest Despite Low P/E And Price Gap
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan analysts say Bitdeer has overtaken Marathon in self‑mining hash rate, suggesting MARA may be losing its competitive edge in mining capacity — a negative signal for revenue/production expectations. JPMorgan announces Bitcoin mining leader
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sales: CEO Frederick Thiel and CFO Salman Hassan Khan both sold shares recently (disclosed SEC filings). While not uncommon, concurrent senior‑executive selling is viewed negatively by some investors and can add to downward pressure. Salman Hassan Khan Sells 16,000 Shares of Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) Stock

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Hollencrest Capital Management increased its holdings in Marathon Digital by 2,407.4% during the 3rd quarter. Hollencrest Capital Management now owns 1,354 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 1,300 shares in the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Marathon Digital by 56.8% during the third quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 1,819 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 659 shares during the last quarter. Estabrook Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of Marathon Digital in the second quarter valued at $31,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new position in shares of Marathon Digital in the third quarter valued at about $47,000. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc raised its holdings in shares of Marathon Digital by 375.4% in the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 2,534 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 2,001 shares during the last quarter. 44.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Marathon Digital

Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc is a digital asset technology company specializing in the mining and acquisition of bitcoin. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the firm employs high-performance application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners and proprietary software to secure the Bitcoin network and expand its crypto-mining footprint. Marathon Digital focuses on operational efficiency and scalability, while maintaining rigorous standards for regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

The company operates multiple large-scale mining facilities throughout North America, including sites in Texas, Montana and New York.