Sphere 3D (NASDAQ: ANY) Q1 2026 shows lower Bitcoin revenue but smaller loss
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Sphere 3D Corp. reported first quarter FY 2026 results showing lower revenue but a significantly reduced net loss as it refreshes its Bitcoin mining fleet and pursues a proposed combination with Cathedra Bitcoin, Inc.
Bitcoin mining revenue was $1.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, down from $2.8 million a year earlier, primarily due to a decrease in the fair value of Bitcoin and temporary capacity reductions during the transition to newer-generation miners. Bitcoin production declined to 25.3 Bitcoin from 30.5 Bitcoin in the prior-year quarter, and the company held 26.2 self-mined Bitcoin as of March 31, 2026.
Operating costs and expenses fell to $6.0 million from $8.0 million, including a roughly 23% reduction in general and administrative expenses to $2.5 million. Loss from operations improved to $4.1 million from $5.2 million, and net loss narrowed to $4.1 million, or $1.18 per share, compared with a net loss of $8.8 million, or $3.23 per share, in the first quarter of 2025. Total assets were $21.7 million at March 31, 2026, with cash and cash equivalents of $3.1 million and Bitcoin valued at $1.8 million.
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Revenue declined, but cost cuts halved Sphere 3D’s net loss.
Sphere 3D generated $1.9M in Bitcoin mining revenue in Q1 FY 2026 versus $2.8M a year earlier, as Bitcoin production fell from 30.5 to 25.3 coins and fair value declined. This reflects both market conditions and temporary downtime from upgrading mining equipment.
Despite lower top-line, total operating costs dropped from $8.0M to $6.0M, including a roughly 23% cut in general and administrative expenses to $2.5M. With investment loss at zero versus $3.7M previously, net loss narrowed to $4.1M from $8.8M, improving per-share loss from $3.23 to $1.18.
Cash and cash equivalents were $3.1M at March 31, 2026, with Bitcoin holdings valued at $1.8M, for total assets of $21.7M. The proposed definitive agreement with Cathedra Bitcoin, Inc., if completed, would combine their infrastructure platforms, but timing and final terms are described as subject to various approvals and conditions.
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 15, 2026, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for our first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. The information contained in the press release is incorporated herein by reference and furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 15, 2026
| SPHERE 3D CORP. | ||
| By: | /s/ Kurt Kalbfleisch | |
| Kurt Kalbfleisch | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
Sphere 3D Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Sphere 3D Advances Mining Efficiency Initiatives and Strategic Growth Plans
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 15, 2026 - Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) ("Sphere 3D" or the "Company"), a Bitcoin mining company, today reported financial results for its first quarter of FY 2026 ended March 31, 2026.
COMMENTS FROM SPHERE 3D LEADERSHIP
"During the quarter, we remained focused on improving the efficiency of our mining operations while continuing to position the Company for long-term growth," said Kurt Kalfbfleish, CEO of Sphere3D. "The operational changes underway this quarter, combined with the proposed combination with Cathedra Bitcoin, Inc., reflect our broader strategy to build a stronger and more resilient Bitcoin infrastructure business with greater operational control and flexibility over time."
RECENT EVENT
In March 2026, the Company announced a definitive agreement to combine with Cathedra Bitcoin, Inc. The proposed combination is intended to create a scaled digital infrastructure platform anchored in a central market reality: as demand for compute capacity continues to expand, access to scalable, efficiently managed power is becoming increasingly valuable. Management believes the combined company will be better positioned to capitalize on this dynamic through a modular, capital disciplined infrastructure model optimized for speed, flexibility, and disciplined deployment.
BITCOIN ASSET
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had a self-mined balance of 26.2 Bitcoin.
FIRST QUARTER FY 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS
• Bitcoin production during the first quarter of 2026 was 25.3 Bitcoin, compared to 30.5 Bitcoin for the first quarter of 2025.
• The Company generated revenue of $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $2.8 million in the first quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a decrease in the fair value of Bitcoin during the period. Results were also impacted by the Company's ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency through the replacement of older mining equipment with newer generation machines, which temporarily reduced active mining capacity during the transition. The mining fleet refresh, which is intended to improve overall efficiency and long-term operating performance, was substantially completed as of the end of the first quarter of 2026.
• Operating costs and expenses for the quarter decreased by $2.0 million to $6.0 million, compared to $8.0 million for first quarter of 2025.
• General and administrative expenses, included in operating costs and expenses, for the first quarter of 2026 were reduced by approximately 23% to $2.5 million, compared to $3.2 million for the first quarter of 2025.
• Investment loss was nil compared to $3.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, due to a previous equity investment that the Company intended to monetize over time.
• Loss from operations decreased to $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $5.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the Company's continued focus on improving operational efficiency and streamlining its mining operations as part of its longer-term strategy to enhance performance and reduce operating costs over time.
• Net loss was $4.1 million, or a net loss of $1.18 per share for the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss of $8.8 million, or a net loss of $3.23 per share, for the first quarter of 2025.
ABOUT SPHERE 3D
Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) is a Bitcoin miner, growing its digital asset mining operation through the capital-efficient procurement of next-generation mining equipment and partnering with data center operators. Sphere 3D is dedicated to increasing shareholder value. For more information about Sphere 3D, please visit www.Sphere3D.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events, including the timing of the proposed transaction, the ability to consummate the proposed transaction; the ability to obtain requisite regulatory, court, shareholder and third party approvals, the satisfaction of other conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction on the proposed schedule, or at all, the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the proposed transaction on relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, customers and competitors, the ultimate timing, outcome and results of integrating the operations of Sphere 3D and Cathedra and other information related to the proposed transaction. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Expectations and beliefs regarding matters discussed herein may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this communication are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in filings with the SEC, including Sphere 3D's reports filed on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K and in other filings made by Sphere 3D with the SEC from time to time and available at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, which are subject to change.
SPHERE 3D CONTACT
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SPHERE 3D CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||
| March 31, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Revenues: | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
| Bitcoin mining revenue | $ | 1,916 | $ | 2,817 | |||
| Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||
| Cost of Bitcoin mining revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below) | 1,603 | 2,194 | |||||
| General and administrative | 2,451 | 3,169 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,145 | 1,606 | |||||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 241 | 808 | |||||
| Change in fair value of Bitcoin | 606 | 228 | |||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 6,046 | 8,005 | |||||
| Loss from operations | (4,130 | ) | (5,188 | ) | |||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||
| Investment loss | - | (3,650 | ) | ||||
| Other income, net | 25 | 53 | |||||
| Net loss before income taxes | (4,105 | ) | (8,785 | ) | |||
| Provision for income taxes | 1 | - | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (4,106 | ) | $ | (8,785 | ) | |
| Net loss per share: | |||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | (1.18 | ) | $ | (3.23 | ) | |
| Shares used in computing net loss per share: | |||||||
| Basic and diluted | 3,480,663 | 2,721,044 | |||||
SPHERE 3D CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,145 | $ | 3,707 | ||
| Bitcoin | 1,785 | 3,263 | ||||
| Other current assets | 1,794 | 1,707 | ||||
| Total current assets | 6,724 | 8,677 | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | 13,552 | 14,608 | ||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,238 | 1,610 | ||||
| Other non-current assets | 225 | 225 | ||||
| Total assets | $ | 21,739 | $ | 25,120 | ||
| LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY, AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
| Current liabilities | $ | 1,726 | $ | 1,802 | ||
| Temporary equity | 18 | 18 | ||||
| Shareholders' equity | 19,995 | 23,300 | ||||
| Total liabilities, temporary equity, and shareholders' equity | $ | 21,739 | $ | 25,120 | ||
FAQ
How did Sphere 3D Corp. (ANY) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Sphere 3D reported Q1 2026 Bitcoin mining revenue of $1.9 million and a net loss of $4.1 million. Revenue declined from $2.8 million a year earlier, but the net loss improved from $8.8 million as operating expenses and prior investment losses were reduced.
What were Sphere 3D’s Bitcoin production and holdings in Q1 2026?
During Q1 2026, Sphere 3D produced 25.3 Bitcoin, down from 30.5 Bitcoin in Q1 2025. As of March 31, 2026, the company held a self-mined balance of 26.2 Bitcoin, reflecting its ongoing Bitcoin mining operations and recently updated mining fleet.
How did Sphere 3D’s operating costs change in the first quarter of 2026?
Total operating costs and expenses decreased to $6.0 million in Q1 2026 from $8.0 million a year earlier. General and administrative expenses fell roughly 23% to $2.5 million. These reductions contributed to a smaller operating loss as the company streamlined its mining operations.
What is the status of Sphere 3D’s proposed combination with Cathedra Bitcoin, Inc.?
In March 2026, Sphere 3D announced a definitive agreement to combine with Cathedra Bitcoin, Inc.. Management believes the combined business would create a scaled digital infrastructure platform, though completion remains subject to regulatory, court, shareholder, and other required approvals.
What does Sphere 3D’s balance sheet look like as of March 31, 2026?
As of March 31, 2026, Sphere 3D reported total assets of $21.7 million, including $3.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and Bitcoin valued at $1.8 million. Shareholders’ equity totaled $20.0 million, with current liabilities of $1.7 million.
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