Bit Digital, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 13 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Revenue up 15% sequentially: Total revenue was $32.1 million, up from $27.9 million in the first quarter. Six-month revenue was $60.0 million, up 18% year over year. Source
- Net loss per diluted share reported: Net loss attributable to shareholders was $(107.2) million, or $(0.31) per diluted share, against $(146.7) million, or $(0.45) per diluted share, in the first quarter. Source
- Cloud services revenue rose 42%: Cloud services revenue was $23.8 million at about 58% gross margin, from new contracts entering service and expansion of existing agreements. Six-month cloud revenue up 29%. Source
- ETH staking revenue fell: Staking revenue was $0.9 million, down from $2.3 million. The company attributes the drop to ETH moved into liquid staking as collateral and to lower average ETH prices. Source
- Remaining obligations near $1.0 billion: Remaining performance obligations were about $1.0 billion at quarter end, with recognition spread across 2026, 2027, 2028 and later. Source
- LsETH impairment recorded: A non-cash impairment of $46.0 million was recorded on LsETH in the quarter. Management says it does not represent a realized loss. Source
- ETH holdings about 164,310.5: Bit Digital held about 164,310.5 ETH at June 30, 2026, with market value based on a closing price of about $1,569. The footnote includes ETH in an externally managed fund and LsETH on an as-converted basis. Source
- Capital shifting to ETH and infrastructure: Management expects capital allocation to keep shifting toward Ethereum and infrastructure-related areas. Source
- Board reviewing options on valuation: The CEO said the market values Bit Digital primarily as a passive digital asset treasury, and the Board is evaluating options to address that gap. Source
- WhiteFiber stake implied value: The 27,043,750 WhiteFiber shares had an implied value of about $1.05 billion at the June 30, 2026 closing price of $38.85. Source
“Bit Digital borrowed against a portion of its ETH treasury and became the lender, allowing us to support WhiteFiber’s growth without selling Ethereum or diluting our ownership.”
Sam Tabar, CEO of Bit Digital
Guidance
| Area | Period | Figure | Against last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC-1 contracted billing Source | later in August 2026 | full contracted run-rate billing across 40 megawatts of contracted IT load | New |
| Cloud services annualized revenue Source | once fully deployed | more than $200 million | New |
| Remaining performance obligations recognition Source | balance of 2026, 2027, 2028 and thereafter | $57.7 million (balance of 2026); $136.7 million (2027); $105.1 million (2028); remainder thereafter | New |
What changed from last quarter
- New guidance: Cloud services annualized revenue figure of more than $200 million, once the portfolio is fully deployed, was given for the first time. Source
- New guidance: Timing of NC-1 revenue contribution was given as the third quarter of 2026. Source
- New guidance: Full contracted run-rate billing across 40 MW of contracted IT load at NC-1 was given as expected later in August 2026. Source
- Guidance kept: Guidance on mining capital is unchanged: no meaningful growth or maintenance capital to the segment. Source
- New: During the quarter the company raised $50 million of liquidity against a portion of its ETH treasury. Source
- New: Bit Digital used its own balance sheet to originate a delayed draw term facility for WhiteFiber with commitments of up to $150 million. Source
- New: During the quarter 73,235 ETH was liquid staked and 66,192 LsETH was received in exchange. Source
- New: On May 11, 2026, the company bought 8,568 ETH for $20 million, at an average cost of about $2,334.25 per ETH. Source
- New: A non-cash impairment of $46.0 million was recorded on LsETH during the quarter. Source
- New: The Board is evaluating options to address the gap between operating results and valuation. Source
Results and growth drivers
- Revenue up 15% sequentially: Total revenue was $32.1 million, up from $27.9 million in the first quarter. Six-month revenue was $60.0 million, up 18% year over year. Source
- Net loss per diluted share reported: Net loss attributable to shareholders was $(107.2) million, or $(0.31) per diluted share, against $(146.7) million, or $(0.45) per diluted share, in the first quarter. Source
- Operating cash flow up for six months: Net cash from operating activities was $46.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 33% from $35.1 million a year earlier. Source
- Gross profit and margin reported: Gross profit for the quarter was $18.6 million, a gross margin of 57.9%. Source
Segment revenue lines
- Cloud services revenue rose 42%: Cloud services revenue was $23.8 million at about 58% gross margin, from new contracts entering service and expansion of existing agreements. Six-month cloud revenue up 29%. Source
- Colocation revenue essentially flat: Colocation revenue was $4.7 million at about 63% gross margin. Six-month colocation revenue rose 182% year over year. Source
- ETH staking revenue fell: Staking revenue was $0.9 million, down from $2.3 million. The company attributes the drop to ETH moved into liquid staking as collateral and to lower average ETH prices. Source
- Mining output and revenue declined: Mining revenue was $2.4 million on 32.3 bitcoin mined, down from 48.1 bitcoin. The segment gross margin was about 26%, and six-month mining revenue fell 58%. Source
“We are not trying to hold the most ETH. We are trying to get the most out of the ETH we hold.”
Sam Tabar, CEO of Bit Digital
Contracts and backlog
- Contract liabilities rose to $143.1M: Contract liabilities were $143.1 million at June 30, 2026, up from $79.6 million at December 31, 2025. Source
- Remaining obligations near $1.0 billion: Remaining performance obligations were about $1.0 billion at quarter end, with recognition spread across 2026, 2027, 2028 and later. Source
- New WhiteFiber cloud contracts signed: WhiteFiber signed new multi-year cloud services agreements since its last earnings call, with more than $540 million of aggregate contract value over initial terms. Source
Costs, impairment and accounting
- LsETH impairment recorded: A non-cash impairment of $46.0 million was recorded on LsETH in the quarter. Management says it does not represent a realized loss. Source
- LsETH carried at cost: LsETH is accounted for separately from ETH and carried at cost less impairment, not fair value. The reclassification changed the balance sheet location without changing economic exposure. Source
- Non-cash items drove the loss: Non-cash movements on digital assets and non-operating items together accounted for about $86 million of the quarterly loss. Source
“Our operating results improved through the quarter. Our valuation did not.”
Sam Tabar, CEO of Bit Digital
Cash, debt and collateral
- Cash rose modestly: Cash and cash equivalents were about $83.6 million at June 30, 2026, against $79.5 million at March 31, 2026. About $27.5 million was held at Bit Digital and $56.1 million at WhiteFiber. Source
- Convertible notes edged higher: Convertible notes were $336.2 million at June 30, 2026, up from $334.2 million at March 31, 2026. Source
- LsETH pledged as loan collateral: 49,000 LsETH is pledged for the collateralized borrowing and shown as a $105.6 million digital asset collateral receivable. Source
ETH treasury
- ETH holdings about 164,310.5: Bit Digital held about 164,310.5 ETH at June 30, 2026, with market value based on a closing price of about $1,569. The footnote includes ETH in an externally managed fund and LsETH on an as-converted basis. Source
- Directly held ETH and staking: 75,757.5 ETH was held directly at a fair value of $118.9 million, including ETH natively staked through the validator partner. Source
- No ETH sold this quarter: The company sold no ETH during the quarter. Its LsETH holdings are a separate line from the ETH position. Source
WhiteFiber financing and strategy
- Delayed draw facility for WhiteFiber: Bit Digital originated a delayed draw term facility for WhiteFiber with commitments of up to $150 million, guaranteed by the WhiteFiber parent, using its own balance sheet. Source
- Independent committees reviewed transaction: The transaction was reviewed by independent committees at both companies, and fairness opinions were delivered to their respective boards. Source
- Capital shifting to ETH and infrastructure: Management expects capital allocation to keep shifting toward Ethereum and infrastructure-related areas. Source
- Mining no longer a growth priority: Mining remains gross margin positive but is no longer a strategic growth priority. Source
Valuation and WhiteFiber stake
- WhiteFiber called largest asset: The CEO described WhiteFiber as the largest asset by market value and said it continued to reach operating and commercial milestones. Source
- Board reviewing options on valuation: The CEO said the market values Bit Digital primarily as a passive digital asset treasury, and the Board is evaluating options to address that gap. Source
- WhiteFiber stake implied value: The 27,043,750 WhiteFiber shares had an implied value of about $1.05 billion at the June 30, 2026 closing price of $38.85. Source
Coming up, as management said on 13 August 2026
- NC-1 permanent financing sought: Management said it is pursuing permanent financing for NC-1 while WhiteFiber uses interim capital. No timing was given. Source
- NC-1 revenue starts third quarter: NC-1 revenue is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, after second quarter results that exclude it. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin mined Source | 32.3 bitcoin in Q2 2026; 48.1 bitcoin in Q1 2026 |
| Remaining performance obligations Source | approximately $1.0 billion |
| ETH held Source | approximately 164,310.5 ETH |
Risks management discussed
- Financial: Non-cash movements on digital assets and non-operating items made up about $86 million of the quarterly loss. Source
- Financial: 17,192 LsETH is retained as a buffer against margin requirements on the collateralized borrowing. Source
- External: Management said the market values the company mainly as a passive digital asset treasury, a gap the Board is evaluating. Source
- External: Lower average ETH prices during the quarter reduced staking revenue, together with the ETH repositioning into liquid staking. Source
- Operational: Bitcoin mined fell to 32.3 from 48.1 in the prior quarter as the mining business continues to wind down. Source
Earlier plans management reported on
- Not stated: The company does not intend to sell WhiteFiber shares in 2026 and continues to view the position as a long-term strategic asset. Source
- Not stated: The company continued reducing bitcoin mining exposure during the quarter, as part of its shift toward Ethereum and infrastructure. Source
- Not stated: The company does not expect to allocate meaningful growth or maintenance capital to mining going forward. Source
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Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.