Circle Internet Group Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Circle Internet Group's CEO is Jeremy Allaire, appointed in Aug 2013, has a tenure of 13.08 years. total yearly compensation is $16.26M, comprised of 5.5% salary and 94.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 6.43% of the company’s shares, worth $1.59B. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.2 years and 4.1 years respectively.
Key information
Jeremy Allaire
Chief executive officer
US$16.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 5.53% |
| CEO tenure | 13.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 6.4% |
| Management average tenure | 3.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Circle: Arc's Launch Is Real, But Its 2026 Earnings Boost Is One-Time
Summary Arc launches publicly on September 16 with BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, and DTCC among its institutional participants. Circle still earned 95% of second-quarter revenue from reserves, while $180 million of expected ARC presale revenue will flatter 2026 profit. USDC adoption and regulatory standing are strong, but lower rates, Coinbase economics, Tether, and dilution limit the payoff to shareholders. At $102.05, my probability-weighted value is $90. Arc's credible upside keeps me from a Sell, so I rate CRCL a Hold. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
CRCL: Bank Charter And Competitive Pressures Will Shape Stablecoin Economics
The updated analyst framework trims Circle Internet Group's fair value estimate from about $108 to $103.55 as analysts factor in more moderate revenue growth and margins. This is partially offset by a higher assumed future P/E of about 57 that reflects ongoing interest in crypto infrastructure, regulatory milestones and sector wide multiple moves across recent research.
CRCL: Regulatory Wins And New Network Are Expected To Recast Earnings Profile
Circle Internet's analyst fair value estimate has been reduced from $234.46 to $193.62 as analysts temper expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, while still seeing scope for multiple expansion reflected in a higher assumed future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Circle Internet Group presents a wide spread of views, but there is a clear cluster of bullish analysts who still see meaningful upside if the company executes on stablecoin adoption, payments infrastructure and new regulatory licenses.Additional Considerations Required While Assessing Circle Internet Group's (NYSE:CRCL) Strong Earnings
Unsurprisingly, Circle Internet Group, Inc.'s ( NYSE:CRCL ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings...CRCL: Regulatory Progress And New Network Launch Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for Circle Internet Group has been reduced in line with a lower implied fair value of about $108, as analysts factor in concerns around USDC balances, rising distribution costs and stablecoin competition, even while acknowledging ongoing product rollouts and expanding addressable markets. Analyst Commentary Street research on Circle Internet Group shows a wide range of views on how sustainable the current business model is, how quickly growth can play out and what that means for valuation.
CRCL: Rising Stablecoin Competition Will Pressure Future Earnings Power
The Analyst Price Target on Circle Internet Group has been revised to $50. This reflects analysts' tempered assumptions for USDC circulation growth, pressure on revenue and margin expectations, and rising concerns about stablecoin competition and potential pricing compression.CRCL: Regulatory Tailwinds And New Products Will Support Future Upside
Circle Internet Group's analyst price target has been trimmed as analysts incorporate lower revenue growth assumptions, a slightly higher discount rate, and competitive pressures from new stablecoin entrants. At the same time, they highlight firmer profit margin expectations and renewed interest following recent rating upgrades and price target resets across the Street.CRCL: Arc Network And Token Presale Will Reshape Long Term Earnings Profile
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Circle Internet Group to about $234, down from roughly $271. They are factoring in slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth expectations, a higher projected profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent research updates on stablecoin competition, regulatory progress, and the Arc ecosystem.Circle Internet Group, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Investors in Circle Internet Group, Inc. ( NYSE:CRCL ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.9% to close at US$127...
Circle Internet Group: From Crypto Proxy to Rate-Sensitive Financial Infrastructure
The market’s perception of Circle has shifted faster than its business itself. For much of the past year, CRCL traded like a speculative crypto equity, moving largely with sentiment rather than fundamentals.
Circle: Powering the Digital Dollar
$62.3B in circulationCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$451m |
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$14m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$16m | US$900k | -US$70m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$201m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$415m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$84m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$12m | US$900k | US$19m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$10m | US$850k | US$49m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$10m | US$850k | -US$762m |
Compensation vs Market: Jeremy's total compensation ($USD16.26M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.71M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Jeremy's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Jeremy Allaire (54 yo)
Mr. Jeremy D. Allaire serves as Chairman & CEO of Circle Internet Group, Inc. He has been in this position from August 2013. He is responsible for strategy, vision and operating execution at Circle. He is...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 13.1yrs | US$16.26m | 6.43% $ 1.6b | |
| President & Chief Legal Officer | 3.2yrs | US$9.36m | 0.19% $ 46.3m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 5.3yrs | US$7.77m | 0.016% $ 3.9m | |
| Chief Product & Technology Officer | 1.7yrs | US$7.88m | 0.28% $ 70.4m | |
| Chief Commercial Officer | no data | US$20.80m | 0.17% $ 41.4m | |
| Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy & Operations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP of Strategic Finance & IR | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Compliance & Risk Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Marketing | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Strategic Engagement Officer | 1.7yrs | US$5.18m | 0% $ 0 |
Experienced Management: CRCL's management team is considered experienced (3.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 13.1yrs | US$16.26m | 6.43% $ 1.6b | |
| Independent Director | 2yrs | US$348.49k | 0.0056% $ 1.4m | |
| Independent Director | 12.8yrs | US$329.99k | 0.13% $ 31.7m | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$447.47k | no data | |
| Lead Independent Director | 3.3yrs | US$346.99k | 0.0097% $ 2.4m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 10.3yrs | US$329.99k | 1.25% $ 310.0m | |
| Independent Director | 4.9yrs | US$351.49k | 0.0010% $ 252.3k |
Experienced Board: CRCL's board of directors are considered experienced (4.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/15 03:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Circle Internet Group, Inc. is covered by 34 analysts. 25 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Brooksley Kang | Aletheia Analyst Network Limited |
| Robert Bamberger | Baird |
| David Koning | Baird |