LM Funding America(LMFA) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, revenue was $2.2 million, reflecting a 13% sequential increase and a 74% year-over-year increase, driven by stronger average Bitcoin pricing of $114,000 and contributions from the newly operational Mississippi facility [11] - Mining margins improved to 49%, attributed to a shift from hosting fees to self-mining and higher fleet efficiency [11] - The company reported a net loss of $3.7 million and a core EBITDA loss of $1.4 million, primarily due to increased staff costs and payroll expenses [11] - As of October 31, the Bitcoin treasury stood at approximately 295 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $31.9 million, or $2.62 per share, compared to a stock price near $1.07 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bitcoin production increased by 28% from September to October, rising from 5.9 Bitcoin to 7.6 Bitcoin, reflecting expanded capacity and operational improvements [6][9] - The company moved from a single-site facility with approximately 0.48 exahash in June to roughly 0.71 exahash by the end of October, representing a 50% hash rate expansion [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company exited September with approximately 304.5 Bitcoin in treasury, valued at nearly $35 million, highlighting a disconnect between treasury value and market capitalization [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to increase Bitcoin per share and grow intrinsic value over time, focusing on disciplined capital allocation and operational control [4][14] - The acquisition of the Mississippi facility has been successful, and the company plans to expand its capacity there by an additional 4 megawatts [19][20] - The strategy includes balancing Bitcoin accumulation, strategic investments, and opportunistic share repurchases to enhance per-share value [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term value of Bitcoin and the company's ability to endure volatility while scaling into the next cycle [15] - The focus remains on increasing production, efficiency, and Bitcoin per share, with upcoming enhancements from new immersion-cooled machines expected to improve operational efficiency [10][14] Other Important Information - The company executed an $8 million private repurchase of around 3.3 million shares and 7.3 million warrants, which reduced dilution and improved per-share economics [11][12] - The current mining cost per Bitcoin was reported at $66,000, down from $70,000 in the previous quarter, indicating improved cost efficiency [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on the path for Bitcoin mining infrastructure in 2026 - Management noted that the Mississippi acquisition has worked well and there is potential for further growth, with Oklahoma also set to become a long-term mining site due to favorable energy pricing [19] Question: Are there plans for additional site acquisitions? - Management stated that they are always exploring site acquisitions based on energy tariffs and property availability, but nothing appealing is currently in progress [21] Question: How to allocate between mining business and acquiring additional Bitcoin? - Management emphasized a long-term strategy, balancing mining growth with treasury strategy, and making decisions based on future Bitcoin pricing rather than current circumstances [22] Question: Management of old machines in storage - Management indicated that old machines are being kept in reserve for quick deployment as power becomes available, aligning with their strategy of upgrading the fleet [25] Question: Current cost of mining one Bitcoin - The current mining cost per Bitcoin was reported at $66,000, reflecting a reduction from the previous quarter [26]