Cango Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

Core Insights - Cango Inc. reported its first full quarter results following a strategic transformation, establishing itself as one of the largest Bitcoin miners globally, with a total mining capacity of 50 EH/s by the end of Q2 2025 [3][11] - The company achieved a significant increase in Bitcoin production, with a 44% rise in July 2025, producing 650.5 Bitcoins compared to June [3] - Cango's revenue for Q2 2025 reached RMB1.0 billion (US$139.8 million), primarily driven by its Bitcoin mining operations [4][11] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the second quarter of 2025 was RMB1.0 billion (US$139.8 million), with Bitcoin mining revenue contributing RMB989.4 million (US$138.1 million) from 1,404.4 Bitcoins mined [4][11] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was RMB710.1 million (US$99.1 million), a substantial increase from RMB5.4 million in the same period last year, indicating strong operational performance [8][11] - The company reported a net loss of RMB2.1 billion (US$295.4 million) for Q2 2025, compared to a net income of RMB86.0 million in Q2 2024, largely due to one-off losses and non-cash impairment charges [7][11] Operational Highlights - Cango's asset-light strategy allows for rapid scaling of operations by acquiring plug-and-play mining rigs with minimal upfront capital, enhancing capital efficiency [3] - The company acquired a 50 MW mining facility in Georgia, USA, which is expected to improve energy security and lower power costs [3] - The average cost to mine Bitcoin, excluding depreciation, was US$83,091 per Bitcoin, with all-in costs at US$98,636 per Bitcoin [11] Future Roadmap - Cango plans to optimize its mining capacity and develop energy and high-performance computing (HPC) expertise through renewable energy projects [10][24] - The long-term strategy includes building a dynamic computing platform that integrates Bitcoin mining, HPC services, and green-energy trading [24] Balance Sheet Overview - As of June 30, 2025, Cango had cash and cash equivalents of RMB843.8 million (US$117.8 million), an increase from RMB660.1 million at the end of 2024 [9][11] - The company’s total assets reached RMB8.05 billion (US$1.12 billion) as of June 30, 2025, reflecting growth in its mining operations [25]