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Bit Digital, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 12 November 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Quarterly revenue fell 11% year over year: Third-quarter revenue was $27.1 million against $30.5 million a year earlier. The June 30 release reported second-quarter revenue of $32.1 million. Source
  • Net income positive on digital asset gains: Net income attributable to Bit Digital shareholders was $28.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. Gains on digital assets and related items were about $16.3 million in the quarter. Source
  • Colocation revenue up 232%: Colocation revenue was $5.6 million at a gross margin of about 57%. The increase reflects the MTL-3 site being fully operational since November 2025, and revenue rose 19% from the second quarter. Source
  • ETH holdings of 163,725.9 ETH: The company held about 163,725.9 ETH at September 30, including ETH held through a fund and as-converted LsETH. Market value was $439.4 million at an ETH price of about $2,684. Source
  • 59.7% stake in WhiteFiber valued at $487 million: Bit Digital held 27,043,750 WhiteFiber shares, 59.7% of the total, with an implied value of about $487 million at a Nasdaq close of $18.01. The June 30 implied value was $1.05 billion at $38.85 per share. Source
  • Remaining performance obligations of $729.0 million: Remaining performance obligations were about $729.0 million at quarter end. Management expects $235.1 million of this to be recognized in 2027 and $206.9 million in 2028. Source
  • Share repurchase described as an option: Management said the discount to net asset value makes repurchases an option worth serious consideration. The company gave no decision on a program. Source

“Our third-quarter results reflect the continued shift toward Ethereum and AI infrastructure,”

Sam Tabar, Chief Executive Officer of Bit Digital

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Remaining performance obligations recognition Sourcebalance of 2026approximately $13.5 million
Remaining performance obligations recognition Source2027$235.1 million
Remaining performance obligations recognition Source2028$206.9 million

What changed from last quarter

  • New: NC-1 colocation revenue began. The June 30 release said NC-1 was not yet in results. The September quarter includes revenue from the first 20 MW of contracted capacity. Source
  • New: The company sold 1,625 ETH during the quarter at an average price of about $2,114.62. The June 30 release reported no ETH sales in the second quarter. Source
  • New: The September quarter release adds a discussion of share repurchases as part of capital allocation, following the June 30 statement that the Board was evaluating options. Source
  • New: After quarter end, WhiteFiber received an additional $70 million under its facility, bringing total outstanding to $100 million. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Quarterly revenue fell 11% year over year: Third-quarter revenue was $27.1 million against $30.5 million a year earlier. The June 30 release reported second-quarter revenue of $32.1 million. Source
  • Nine-month revenue rose 7%: Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $87.1 million, up 7% from the same period of 2025. Source
  • Net income positive on digital asset gains: Net income attributable to Bit Digital shareholders was $28.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. Gains on digital assets and related items were about $16.3 million in the quarter. Source
  • Nine-month operating cash flow was positive: Net cash provided by operating activities was $163.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with a use of $204.9 million in the same period of 2025. Source
  • Cash rose to $143.5 million: Cash and equivalents were about $143.5 million at September 30, up from $83.6 million at June 30. Most of the balance sits at WhiteFiber. Source

Revenue by business line

  • Cloud services revenue up slightly: Cloud services revenue was $18.1 million, with a gross margin of about 56%. The company described the change as up slightly year over year. Source
  • Colocation revenue up 232%: Colocation revenue was $5.6 million at a gross margin of about 57%. The increase reflects the MTL-3 site being fully operational since November 2025, and revenue rose 19% from the second quarter. Source
  • ETH staking revenue fell year over year: Staking revenue was $1.0 million, down from $2.9 million a year earlier, and up 14% sequentially on higher ETH prices. The company tied the annual decline to ETH moved into liquid staking. Source
  • Mining revenue down sharply: Mining revenue was $2.0 million on 28.4 bitcoin mined, against $7.4 million on 64.9 bitcoin in the third quarter of 2025. The company said this is consistent with the continued wind-down of the business. Source

“Colocation revenue increased 19% sequentially, supported by NC-1’s initial contribution, while native ETH staking revenue grew 14%.”

Sam Tabar, Chief Executive Officer of Bit Digital

Costs and margins

  • Gross margin was 56.1%: Gross profit was $15.2 million for the quarter, at a gross margin of 56.1%. The June 30 release reported a gross margin of 57.9% for the second quarter. Source
  • Mining margin about 27%: The mining segment generated a gross margin of about 27% in the quarter, compared with about 26% in the second quarter. Source
  • Non-cash LsETH impairment of $3.2 million: The company recorded a $3.2 million non-cash impairment on LsETH, which management said does not represent a realized loss. The second-quarter impairment was $46.0 million. Source

Ethereum treasury and staking

  • ETH holdings of 163,725.9 ETH: The company held about 163,725.9 ETH at September 30, including ETH held through a fund and as-converted LsETH. Market value was $439.4 million at an ETH price of about $2,684. Source
  • Direct ETH held at $200.2 million: 74,606.4 ETH was held directly at a fair value of $200.2 million, including ETH natively staked through the company’s validator partner. Source
  • 73,683 ETH moved into liquid staking: During the quarter the company liquid staked 73,683 ETH and received 66,192 LsETH. Of that, 19,000 LsETH was pledged as collateral, shown as a $37.1 million receivable. Source
  • Additional 45,000 LsETH pledged in October: After quarter end, 45,000 more LsETH was pledged as collateral for the WhiteFiber drawdown made in October. Source
  • Native staking produced 474 ETH: Native staking generated 474 ETH in the quarter. Rewards earned through September totaled about 1,863 ETH. Source

“The persistent discount to our net asset value makes repurchases an option that deserves serious consideration, but the benefit to shareholders depends on both the price we pay and how we fund them.”

Sam Tabar, Chief Executive Officer of Bit Digital

WhiteFiber and AI infrastructure

  • 59.7% stake in WhiteFiber valued at $487 million: Bit Digital held 27,043,750 WhiteFiber shares, 59.7% of the total, with an implied value of about $487 million at a Nasdaq close of $18.01. The June 30 implied value was $1.05 billion at $38.85 per share. Source
  • Most cash held at WhiteFiber: Of the cash balance, about $138.5 million sat at WhiteFiber and about $5.0 million at Bit Digital. Source
  • September repayments on WhiteFiber facility: In September WhiteFiber repaid $30 million of its delayed draw term loan facility, and Bit Digital separately repaid $30 million to Galaxy. Source

Contracts and order book

  • Contract liabilities reached $154.1 million: Contract liabilities were $154.1 million at September 30, up from $7.7 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Remaining performance obligations of $729.0 million: Remaining performance obligations were about $729.0 million at quarter end. Management expects $235.1 million of this to be recognized in 2027 and $206.9 million in 2028. Source
  • Backlog was about $1.0 billion in June: At June 30 the remaining performance obligations stood at about $1.0 billion, against the $729.0 million reported for September 30.

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Convertible notes rose to $445.3 million: Consolidated convertible notes, net of issuance costs and discount, were $445.3 million at September 30, up from $336.2 million at June 30. They include Bit Digital’s 2030 notes with $150 million principal. Source
  • Share repurchase described as an option: Management said the discount to net asset value makes repurchases an option worth serious consideration. The company gave no decision on a program. Source
  • Shareholder approval needed for buybacks: Under the company’s articles, a repurchase program cannot be implemented without shareholder approval. Any request for approval would need a funding plan. Source
  • ETH sales would cut staking income: Management said selling ETH to fund repurchases would reduce staking income and exposure to potential ETH appreciation, which it weighs against the benefit of a smaller share count. Source

Strategy and mining wind-down

  • Strategic Asset Company structure described: The company describes itself as a Strategic Asset Company allocating capital to Ethereum as economic infrastructure and to AI infrastructure through its WhiteFiber stake. Source
  • Mining is no longer a growth priority: Management said mining remains gross margin positive but is no longer a strategic growth priority, and the company continued reducing its exposure to bitcoin mining in the quarter. Source
  • No growth or maintenance capital for mining: The company does not expect to allocate meaningful growth or maintenance capital to the mining segment going forward. Source

Coming up, as management said on 12 November 2026

  • Buyback would need a funding plan: Management said any decision to seek shareholder approval would need a funding plan that it believes improves value per share while keeping adequate liquidity. No decision has been made. Source

In management's words

“We remain constructive on the assets we own, and our responsibility is to determine how best to translate their value into returns for Bit Digital shareholders.”

Sam Tabar, Chief Executive Officer of Bit Digital

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Bitcoin mined Source28.4 bitcoin in Q3 2026 (64.9 in Q3 2025)
Remaining performance obligations Source$729.0 million at September 30, 2026
Native ETH staking rewards Source474 ETH in Q3 2026; about 1,863 ETH through September
Colocation capacity generating revenue Sourcefirst 20 MW of contracted capacity at NC-1

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Management said the remaining LsETH is retained as a buffer against margin requirements, tied to the collateralized borrowing arrangements. Source
  • External: Management said the quarter's positive GAAP earnings reflected higher digital asset values, while the prior quarter reflected losses tied to digital assets and non-operating items. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The June 30 release expected NC-1 to contribute from the third quarter. The September release reports revenue from the first 20 MW of contracted capacity at NC-1, and gives no status statement.
  • Not stated: The June 30 release expected full run-rate billing across 40 MW of contracted IT load later that month. The September release does not state whether this was reached.
  • Not stated: The June 30 release said the Board was evaluating options to address the gap between valuation and operating results. The September release discusses repurchases without stating a Board decision.
  • Not stated: Management said the company does not intend to sell WhiteFiber shares in 2026 and continues to view the stake as a long-term strategic asset. Source

Other quarters

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.