Earnings analysis · 10-Q
BTCT earnings analysis
Filed November 14, 2024 · Our reading of the company's report
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BTC Digital reported a materially higher quarterly revenue and narrower losses in Q3 2024: revenues rose to $2,559,000 from $845,000 in Q3 2023, gross loss narrowed to $261,000 and net loss fell to $571,000 (basic EPS…
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BTC Digital reported a materially higher quarterly revenue and narrower losses in Q3 2024: revenues rose to $2,559,000 from $845,000 in Q3 2023, gross loss narrowed to $261,000 and net loss fell to $571,000 (basic EPS improved from $(0.63) to $(0.21)). Operating loss also improved to $542,000 from $694,000. However, cash on hand remained low at $27,000, investing outflows and non-cash share issuances related to acquisitions increased, and the company remains loss-making on a year-to-date basis.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $-0.21
- Gross margin
- -10.2%
- Operating margin
- -21.2%
What stood out
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Revenue jumped materially year-over-year
Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were $2,559 (US$’000) versus $845 (US$’000) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 (increase of $1,714 (US$’000)).
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Gross loss narrowed
Gross loss improved to $(261) (US$’000) in Q3 2024 from $(541) (US$’000) in Q3 2023, reflecting a smaller gross deficit against higher revenue.
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Net loss and EPS improved
Net loss for Q3 2024 was $(571) (US$’000) versus $(1,007) (US$’000) in Q3 2023; basic net loss per share improved to $(0.21) from $(0.63) (per consolidated statements of operations).
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Operating cash flow strengthened
Net cash generated from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $3,385 (US$’000) compared with $2,048 (US$’000) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
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Equity-method investments increased
Equity method investments rose to $4,023 (US$’000) as of September 30, 2024 from $2,897 (US$’000) as of December 31, 2023.
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Non-cash consideration for acquisitions recorded
The supplemental cash flow disclosures show 'Issuance of common shares for the purchase of equity in a joint venture' of $1,051 (US$’000) and 'Issuance of common shares for the payment of mining facility acquisition' of $360 (US$’000) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
What to watch
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Very low cash balance
Cash and cash equivalents declined to $27 (US$’000) as of September 30, 2024 from $43 (US$’000) as of December 31, 2023.
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Large increase in prepayments / working capital build
Prepayments and other current assets increased to $7,440 (US$’000) as of September 30, 2024 from $2,980 (US$’000) as of December 31, 2023 (increase of $4,460 (US$’000)), tying up current resources.
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Higher investing cash outflows / capex
Purchases of property and equipment were $4,035 (US$’000) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 versus $1,827 (US$’000) in the prior-year period, increasing investing outflows.
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Short-term borrowings increased
Short term loans increased to $544 (US$’000) as of September 30, 2024 from $125 (US$’000) as of December 31, 2023.
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Company remains loss-making year-to-date
Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $2,006 (US$’000) and accumulated deficit stood at $(188,605) (US$’000) as of September 30, 2024.
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Share issuance / dilution activity
Ordinary shares issued during the period totaled 1,199,917 shares (balances show 2,097,535 shares as of December 31, 2023 and 3,297,452 shares as of September 30, 2024), indicating dilution from equity financings/non-cash consideration.
Management's outlook
MD&A contains forward-looking language but provides no quantitative revenue or EPS guidance. The filing’s forward-looking statements section notes expectations and projections generally but does not provide numeric outlook (see 'Forward-Looking Statements' paragraph).
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