Netcapital Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Rhea-AI Summary
Netcapital (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended October 31, 2025 and provided a corporate update. Key financials: total revenue $51,076 vs $170,528 prior-year quarter; operating loss $2,119,457; net loss ($0.44) per share vs ($2.34) prior-year; cash $1,684,188 at October 31, 2025, up from $289,428 on April 30, 2025. The company closed an asset purchase of Rivetz on December 3, 2025 and plans to expand offerings to include cryptocurrency and blockchain financing. Management will host a business update call on Dec 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Positive
- Cash balance increased to $1,684,188 from $289,428
- Asset purchase of Rivetz closed on December 3, 2025
- Plans to add cryptocurrency and blockchain financing to platform
Negative
- Total revenue declined to $51,076 from $170,528 year-over-year
- Operating loss of $2,119,457 for the quarter
- Lower funding portal activity cited as primary revenue driver
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus 2 Down
Two finance/capital markets peers (ZBAI, MIGI) appeared in momentum scans, both moving down (median -5.2%), while NCPL was up 2.83% pre-news, suggesting stock-specific factors rather than a unified sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 08 | Equity inducement grant | Negative | -21.7% | Large 1,000,000-share inducement award tied to future revenue targets. |
| Dec 08 | CEO appointment | Negative | -21.7% | New CEO and strategic pivot toward crypto and blockchain-enabled investments. |
| Nov 19 | Blockchain platform deal | Positive | -37.1% | Plan to integrate blockchain-based digital securities and tokenized RWAs. |
| Sep 22 | Q1 FY26 earnings | Mixed | -1.2% | 34% revenue growth but larger operating loss and continued negative EPS. |
| Aug 12 | FY25 results | Negative | -21.0% | Revenue collapse to <b>$869,460</b>, larger operating loss and big impairment charge. |
Historically, NCPL’s shares have tended to sell off on both earnings and strategic updates, even when they highlight growth initiatives or cash strength.
Over the last several quarters, Netcapital has reported sharp revenue declines and widening operating losses, as seen in FY2025 results with revenue at $869,460 and operating loss of ($8.32 million). Subsequent quarters, including Q3 FY2025 and Q1 FY2026, showed modest improvements in loss per share and cash, alongside strategic steps such as a broker-dealer license and a Crypto Advisory Board. Today’s Q2 FY2026 update continues that mix of financial pressure with a pivot toward blockchain and tokenized assets.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Netcapital has an active Form S-3 shelf filed on 2025-10-21 to offer up to $50,000,000 of various securities. The filing is not yet effective and shows 0 recorded usages, but it provides flexibility for future capital raises once effective.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement combines weak top-line performance—Q2 revenue of just $51,076 and a sizable operating loss—with balance sheet improvement, as cash rose to $1,684,188. It also advances Netcapital’s shift toward cryptocurrency, blockchain financing, and tokenized commodities. Investors may watch future quarters for revenue traction from these initiatives, any use of the $50,000,000 shelf, and progress in narrowing operating losses.
Key Terms
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- Expands offering beyond traditional securities
- Enhanced platform to enable private companies to raise capital on-line utilizing cryptocurrency and blockchain financing
- Newly appointed CEO Rich Wheeless to host business update conference call tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. ET
BOSTON, MA, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW, Netcapital) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced financial results and provided corporate highlights for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 ended October 31, 2025. In addition, management plans to host a business update conference call tomorrow, December 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
“Our platform serves the fundamental need for emerging private companies to quickly and easily access capital to fund their business plans,” said Rich Wheeless, Netcapital’s Chief Executive Officer. “We plan to offer cryptocurrency and blockchain financing in addition to traditional securities, which we believe will attract new clients seeking alternative funding sources as well as expand the base of investors to include those seeking to invest their crypto holdings.”
“Our recent strategic asset acquisition of Rivetz solidifies our ability to participate in the long-term growth of compliant blockchain-based digital assets, which we expect to drive a more diversified revenue stream going forward. Given the size and anticipated expansion of the tokenized asset market, we are excited about the future growth potential for Netcapital and believe that we are well positioned to execute on our plan. In summary, we are focused on becoming a leader in emerging retail opportunities for tokenized commodities, helping our client companies succeed, while creating significant value for Netcapital shareholders,” added Wheeless.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights:
- Total revenues were
$51,076 , compared to$170,528 in the prior-year quarter, primarily reflecting lower funding portal activity. - Operating loss was
$2,119,457 , compared to an operating loss of$2,202,431 in the year ago period. - Net loss was (
$0.44) per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of ($2.34) per basic and diluted share in the year ago period. - Cash and cash equivalents at October 31, 2025 of
$1,684,188 , up from$289,428 at April 30, 2025.
Subsequent Event:
- On December 3, 2025, the Company closed an Asset Purchase with Rivetz Corp. to acquire substantially all of Rivetz’s assets related to its “Rivetz Network”, which develops technology combining hardware-based cybersecurity with blockchain services for mobile and other computing devices.
Conference Call Information
The Company will host an investor conference call on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Participant access: 844-985-2012 or 973-528-0138
Conference entry code: 342839
For additional disclosure regarding Netcapital’s operating results, please refer to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three-month period ended October 31, 2025, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Netcapital Inc.
Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online and provides private equity investment opportunities to investors. The Company’s funding portal, Netcapital Funding Portal, Inc. is registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a registered national securities association. The Company’s broker-dealer, Netcapital Securities Inc., is also registered with the SEC and is a member of FINRA.
Forward Looking Statements
The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
Investor Contact
800-460-0815
ir@netcapital.com
NETCAPITAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| October 31, 2025 (Unaudited) | April 30, 2025 (Audited) | |||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,684,188 | $ | 289,428 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 12,471 | 78,649 | ||||||
| Other receivables | 11,041 | - | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 298,907 | 31,535 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 2,006,607 | 399,612 | ||||||
| Deposits | 6,300 | 6,300 | ||||||
| Notes receivable - related parties | 50,000 | 50,000 | ||||||
| Purchased technology, net | 17,519,791 | 14,697,529 | ||||||
| Equity securities at fair value | 5,856,700 | 5,748,050 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 25,439,398 | $ | 20,901,491 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,277,326 | $ | 2,941,108 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 199,717 | 269,971 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 300 | 330 | ||||||
| Interest payable | 105,133 | 100,797 | ||||||
| Short-term promissory notes | - | 263,437 | ||||||
| Current portion of SBA loans | 1,889,960 | 1,885,800 | ||||||
| Loan payable - bank | 34,324 | 34,324 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 3,506,760 | 5,495,767 | ||||||
| Long-term liabilities: | ||||||||
| Long-term SBA loans, less current portion | 495,840 | 500,000 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 4,002,600 | 5,995,767 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | - | - | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Common stock, $.001 par value; 900,000,000 shares authorized, 4,917,899 and 2,192,226 shares issued and outstanding | 4,918 | 2,192 | ||||||
| Shares to be issued | - | 200,000 | ||||||
| Capital in excess of par value | 55,025,183 | 42,525,294 | ||||||
| Retained earnings (deficit) | (33,593,303 | ) | (27,821,762 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 21,436,798 | 14,905,724 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 25,439,398 | $ | 20,901,491 | ||||
NETCAPITAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 51,076 | $ | 170,528 | $ | 241,134 | $ | 312,755 | ||||||||
| Cost of revenues | 1,877 | 19,781 | 9,286 | 30,001 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 49,199 | 150,747 | 231,848 | 282,754 | ||||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Consulting expense | 88,635 | 79,645 | 160,686 | 177,026 | ||||||||||||
| Rent | 21,300 | 19,442 | 44,152 | 38,558 | ||||||||||||
| Payroll and payroll related expenses | 856,433 | 749,701 | 2,649,883 | 1,886,294 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative costs | 1,202,288 | 1,504,390 | 2,782,232 | 2,891,544 | ||||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 2,168,656 | 2,353,178 | 5,636,953 | 4,993,422 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (2,119,457 | ) | (2,202,431 | ) | (5,405,105 | ) | (4,710,668 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (12,204 | ) | (9,601 | ) | (48,271 | ) | (20,065 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest income | 11,041 | 400 | 11,041 | 800 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | (8,869 | ) | (8,869 | ) | (17,738 | ) | (17,738 | ) | ||||||||
| Unrealized gain on equity securities | - | - | 44,945 | - | ||||||||||||
| Accretion on short-term notes | - | - | (356,413 | ) | - | |||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (10,032 | ) | (18,070 | ) | (366,436 | ) | (37,003 | ) | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) before taxes | (2,129,489 | ) | (2,220,501 | ) | (5,771,541 | ) | (4,747,671 | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (2,129,489 | ) | $ | (2,220,501 | ) | $ | (5,771,541 | ) | $ | (4,747,671 | ) | ||||
| Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.44 | ) | $ | (2.34 | ) | $ | (1.50 | ) | $ | (6.58 | ) | ||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.44 | ) | $ | (2.34 | ) | $ | (1.50 | ) | $ | (6.58 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 4,810,381 | 947,459 | 3,841,880 | 721,389 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 4,810,381 | 947,459 | 3,841,880 | 721,389 | ||||||||||||
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