MARA (NASDAQ: MARA) Q1 2026 revenue drops 18% while net loss widens

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MARA Holdings’ first quarter 2026 results show revenue of $174.6 million, down 18% from Q1 2025, and a net loss of $1.3 billion or ($3.31) per diluted share. The loss mainly reflects a $1.0 billion negative change in the fair value of digital assets after a 22% bitcoin price decline.

The company produced 2,247 bitcoin in Q1 2026 and sold 20,880 bitcoin, ending the quarter with 35,303 bitcoin worth about $2.4 billion. Energized hashrate rose 33% to 72.2 EH/s, while purchased energy cost per bitcoin increased to $40,047 and cost per kWh at owned sites was $0.04.

MARA advanced its shift toward broader digital infrastructure by signing a definitive agreement to acquire the 505 MW Long Ridge campus, closing a majority stake in Exaion, and progressing a strategic joint venture with Starwood. It also retired roughly 30% of outstanding convertible debt and cut its workforce by 15%, targeting $12 million in annualized savings.

Positive

• Debt reduction and lower interest costs by retiring approximately 30% of outstanding convertible debt using bitcoin proceeds, reducing a credit line by $200 million, and refinancing $150 million at a 7% rate versus 10.5% previously.

Negative

• Significantly larger net loss of $1.3 billion in Q1 2026 versus $533.4 million a year earlier, driven largely by a $1.0 billion negative change in the fair value of digital assets as bitcoin prices declined 22% during the quarter.

Insights

Equity analyst

Large crypto-driven loss alongside major infrastructure expansion and balance-sheet de-risking.

MARA Holdings reported Q1 2026 revenue of $174.6 million, an 18% decline year over year, and a net loss of $1.3 billion. Results were heavily affected by a $1.0 billion negative fair value adjustment on digital assets as bitcoin prices fell.

Operationally, energized hashrate increased 33% to 72.2 EH/s, with 2,247 BTC mined and 20,880 BTC sold. Purchased energy cost per bitcoin rose to $40,047 as network difficulty and adverse weather increased power costs, while cost per kWh at owned sites remained at $0.04.

Strategically, management is repositioning toward AI and high-performance computing. Key moves include a definitive agreement to acquire the 505 MW Long Ridge campus, a majority interest in Exaion, and progress on the Starwood joint venture. Retiring roughly 30% of convertible debt and refinancing part of a credit line at 7% suggests a focus on reducing dilution and interest burden, though execution on tenant leasing and project development will be important in future periods.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Q1 2026 revenue: $174.6 million Q1 2026 net loss: $1.3 billion Adjusted EBITDA Q1 2026: ($1.04 billion) +5 more

8 metrics

Q1 2026 revenue $174.6 million Down 18% from $213.9 million in Q1 2025

Q1 2026 net loss $1.3 billion Net loss attributable to common stockholders; $3.31 per diluted share

Adjusted EBITDA Q1 2026 ($1.04 billion) Adjusted EBITDA of $(1,037,727) thousand in Q1 2026

Bitcoin holdings 35,303 BTC As of March 31, 2026; approx. $2.4B at $68,222 per bitcoin

Energized hashrate 72.2 EH/s As of March 31, 2026; up 33% from 54.3 EH/s a year earlier

Purchased energy cost per BTC $40,047 Owned sites in Q1 2026; up from $35,728 in Q1 2025

Cash and BTC balance $2.9 billion Combined unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and bitcoin as of March 31, 2026

Convertible debt retired ≈30% of outstanding Retired over $1 billion face value of 2030 and 2031 notes at a discount

Key Terms

Adjusted EBITDA, Energized hashrate, petahash, non-GAAP financial measures, +2 more

6 terms

Adjusted EBITDA financial

"Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2026 was ($1.0 billion), compared to ($483.6 million) in Q1 2025"

Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.

Energized hashrate technical

"As of March 31, 2026, we delivered record energized hashrate of 72.2 EH/s, increasing 33% from 54.3 EH/s"

petahash technical

"Cost per petahash per day improved 3% from $28.5 in the first quarter of 2025 to $27.6 per petahash per day"

A petahash is a unit of computer processing power equal to one quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000) cryptographic calculations per second, used to measure how fast a cryptocurrency mining operation can try to solve blocks. For investors, higher petahash totals mean greater chances of earning mining rewards, influence on network security and competition, and correspondingly larger capital, energy and cost implications—similar to how buying more lottery tickets increases your chance of winning but also raises expenses.

non-GAAP financial measures financial

"we supplement our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ... with the non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDA"

Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.

Hart-Scott-Rodino Act regulatory

"subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval"

A U.S. antitrust law that requires parties to large mergers and acquisitions to notify federal regulators and wait a set period before closing the deal, so authorities can check whether the transaction would unfairly reduce competition. For investors, the process is like notifying a referee before a major team trade: it can reveal objections, trigger investigations, delay or block a deal, and therefore affect transaction timing, value and deal risk.

convertible debt financial

"retiring approximately 30% of our outstanding convertible debt at a discount of 9% to par value"

A convertible debt is a loan a company takes that gives the lender the option to swap the owed money for a set number of the company’s shares instead of getting cash back. It matters to investors because it can change who owns the company and how much their shares are worth: if lenders convert, existing shareholders can be diluted, but conversion can also signal confidence and reduce a company’s cash pressure — like getting a coupon that can be redeemed for store ownership rather than a refund.

Earnings Snapshot

Revenue: $174.6 million

Q1 2026

Revenue $174.6 million -18% vs Q1 2025

Net loss $1.3 billion vs $533.4 million net loss in Q1 2025

Adjusted EBITDA ($1.04 billion) vs ($483.6 million) in Q1 2025

Bitcoin produced 2,247 BTC vs 2,286 BTC in Q1 2025

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2026

MARA HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 11, 2026, MARA Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a shareholder letter announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company also issued a press release announcing its earnings webcast and conference call to be held on May 11, 2026. The full text of the shareholder letter and press release are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.			Description
99.1			Shareholder Letter dated May 11, 2026
99.2			Press Release dated May 11, 2026
104			Cover page interactive data file (embedded with the inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			MARA HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: May 11, 2026			By:			/s/ Zabi Nowaid
						Zabi Nowaid
						General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Contents
To Our Shareholders	3
Financial and Operational Discussion	9
Earnings Webcast and Conference Call	14
Statements of Operations	15
Investor Notice	18
Forward-Looking Statements	18

Key Highlights

Revenues decreased

18% to $174.6 million

IN Q1 2026

from $213.9 million in Q1 2025.

Net loss

decreased to ($1.3 billion)

IN Q1 2026

from ($533.2 million) in Q1 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA

decreased to ($1.0 billion)

IN Q1 2026

compared to ($483.6 million) in Q1 2025.

Cost/petahash per

day decreased by 3%

IN Q1 2026

from Q1 2025.

Energized hashrate

("EH/s") increased 33%

TO 72.2 EH/S IN Q1 2026

from 54.3 EH/s in Q1 2025.

Bitcoin holdings

decreased 26%

TO 35,303 BTC (C. $2.4B)

Including 9,995 BTC loaned or

pledged as collateral as of March 31, 2026.

Total blocks won

decreased 2% to 653

IN Q1 2026

from 666 in Q1 2025.

Purchased energy cost per

BTC $40,047

IN Q1 2026

for our owned sites.

Cost per kWh: $0.04

FOR Q1 2026.

Mined 2,247 BTC

IN Q1 2026.

No BTC was purchased in Q1 2026

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To Our Shareholders

Q1 2026 was a redefining quarter for MARA.

We advanced the Starwood strategic partnership from announcement to execution, closed our

acquisition of a majority interest in Exaion, retired approximately 30% of our outstanding convertible

debt, realigned the organization, and, after quarter end, announced a definitive agreement to acquire

Long Ridge Energy & Power ("Long Ridge") from FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (NASDAQ: FIP).

Together, these actions accelerate MARA's evolution into a leading digital infrastructure company

built to convert energy into high-value compute across AI, HPC, and critical IT loads, and Bitcoin

mining. We believe the next phase of digital infrastructure value creation will be shaped by control of

power: where it is located, when it is available, and how it can be best monetized.

AI adoption is accelerating faster than power can be brought on to meet demand. As a result, we

believe available connected energy is the constraint to AI compute growth and availability. The ability

to source, control, and dynamically allocate connected power is a strategic advantage, and MARA is

positioned to meet the demand.

Long Ridge: Building A Premier Data Center Campus

After quarter end, we announced a definitive agreement to acquire Long Ridge. We view Long Ridge

as a strategic extension of our existing Hannibal operations – adding land and power that provides all

the key ingredients for a premier data center campus – and not as a utility investment. Long Ridge

wraps around our existing operations and combines powered land, owned generation,

interconnection, and near-term cash flow in a way that can unlock meaningful AI and critical IT load

capacity over time. As part of the transaction, we plan to retain Long Ridge's existing team,

supplementing our expertise and providing a scalable operating platform for future growth.

At the core of our strategy is a simple idea: power is the most important input, and we want to deploy

it across the highest-value applications. That includes AI and high-performance computing, critical IT

infrastructure, and flexible compute, including Bitcoin mining. Power is at the core of that model –

owned, operated, behind-the-meter and grid-connected – and our objective is to dynamically allocate

that power to maximize returns over time.

We believe Long Ridge will unlock what we have been building toward. Upon closing, it will establish

a leading AI data center campus in the PJM Interconnection, one of the most active data center and

power markets in North America, anchored by our existing footprint at Hannibal. And on top of that,

we are acquiring a power plant. The 485 MW nameplate (expected to increase to 505 MW nameplate

capacity in H2 2026) combined-cycle gas turbine is one of the most efficient combined-cycle gas

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turbines in the PJM interconnection, delivering contracted cash flows on ~76% hedged capacity. This

is not a development bet. It is a current operating asset generating stable, visible cash flow from day

one, with the opportunity to grow generation capacity over time.

The site sits on 1,600 acres of flat, contiguous land. The power is there. The land is there. The water is

there. The fuel supply is there. And the interconnection is there. Assets of this scale and quality are

increasingly difficult to replicate given the time, cost, and complexity required to secure power, land,

permitting, and interconnection in today's market. We are acquiring assets that would take up to 10

years to assemble on our own.

Our existing Bitcoin mining operations at Hannibal continue without interruption as we work through

the process of securing investment-grade, or shadow investment-grade, tenants, several of whom

have already expressed inbound interest. We do not need to choose between our businesses. Taken

together, we believe Long Ridge will give MARA a scaled, power-advantaged platform, immediate

and durable cash flow upon closing, and a clear path to build one of the leading digital infrastructure

campuses in the market.

We expect Long Ridge will continue to supply power to the grid and generate cash flow and positive

EBITDA upon closing. Our intention is to develop incremental capacity at the site and build a higher-

value digital infrastructure asset. The low-cost power plant is not the end product. It is the enabler

that makes the campus more reliable, more differentiated, and more valuable. This is the essence of

our vertical integration strategy: controlling low-cost power and infrastructure so we can compete

more effectively as cost per token becomes an increasingly important factor for AI workloads.

Long Ridge brings together several sources of value:

•1,600 contiguous acres of powered land and premier AI campus potential: This

vertically-integrated operational site combines owned generation, fuel integration, existing

PJM interconnection, and operates at less than $0.015/kWh all-in, a low-cost position that few

can match. These attributes are scarce and difficult to replicate.

•Co-located Bitcoin mining: MARA's existing 200 MW Bitcoin mining operation sits on the

same site, generates cash flow, and provides workload optionality as we develop the broader

campus.

•Power generation with existing cash flow: The combined-cycle gas turbine plant has a 505

MW nameplate capacity, with 485 MW currently authorized for sale and an expected increase

to the full 505 MW in 2H 2026. The plant operates at a high-capacity factor, has produced

positive EBITDA and maintains contracted cash flow.

•Scalable platform: The site gives us over 1 GW of total potential capacity and the ability to

scale to 600 gross MW of AI and critical IT load over time, supported by a combination of grid

expansions and on-site power generation.

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We are engaged in active tenant discussions for Long Ridge and believe the site is well positioned for

hyperscaler and enterprise customers whose infrastructure timelines are increasingly constrained by

access to power. Subject to closing and tenant execution, we believe Long Ridge can support tenant

commitments soon after closing, which we expect to occur in the second half of the year, subject to

regulatory approvals, including clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and Federal Energy

Regulatory Commission approval, as well as satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Starwood Strategic Partnership: Progress, Pipeline, and Economics

Our strategic partnership with Starwood to jointly develop, finance, and operate next generation

digital infrastructure made meaningful progress during the quarter as we moved from announcement

to execution. We are advancing permitting and site preparations across our portfolio and are engaged

in active discussions with multiple potential tenants, including major hyperscalers. Currently,

approximately 90% of our non-hosted capacity is being considered for site conversion for AI and

critical IT compute. Our focus is on developing infrastructure capable of generating durable,

contracted revenue from scarce, high-value energy assets.

We are also actively pursuing a pipeline of powered land and infrastructure opportunities that can fit

into the same model. Our expectation is to sign one or more tenant leases by year-end, and we intend

to disclose the number of megawatts under contract as the pipeline converts into signed

commitments.

The partnership is designed to unlock the value embedded in MARA's power and land portfolio while

limiting the incremental capital required from our balance sheet.

In contrast to a traditional lease, the JV structure gives MARA several built-in advantages:

1.Starwood as a trusted counterparty: Starwood brings more than 30 years of global

investment expertise and a dedicated data center development platform, with experience

across more than 7 GW of data center capacity worldwide.

2.Captive EPC partner: Starwood leads design, development, construction, and facility

operations, giving MARA a proven and experienced development partner without needing to

source or manage third-party contractors.

3.Capital efficient for MARA: When MARA contributes a site to a joint venture, that

contribution is valued using pre-agreed, site-specific economics tied to the site's power, land,

interconnection, and development attributes. That value gives MARA equity credit in the

project before new cash is required.

In addition to capital, Starwood contributes its development capabilities, including hyperscaler leasing

experience, in-house EPC expertise, construction oversight, and institutional discipline around tenant

and project risk. This structure allows MARA to retain meaningful ownership in large-scale AI

infrastructure projects while partnering with an experienced developer of complex real estate and

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infrastructure assets. The result is a more capital-efficient path to value creation than MARA would

likely achieve by developing these assets alone.

Hypothetical 200 MW site example

A hypothetical example illustrates the potential economics under the strategic partnership:

•MARA contributes a 200 MW site at an agreed value, resulting in a site contribution value of

$200 million.

•The project incurs pre-construction and site-readiness costs, such as power deposits, land-

related costs, fiber upgrades, and other investments needed to make the site leasable for a

tenant.

•Because MARA's site contribution is recognized upfront as equity, MARA's cash requirements

are deferred until its site contribution has been fully credited against the project's capital

needs. From there, MARA's ownership stake is proportional to its total contribution relative to

the project's capital requirements. In the illustrative 200 MW project, MARA could achieve 50%

ownership with up to $50-100 million of net annualized stabilized cash flow (based on a range

of 9-15% yield on cost) for little to no incremental equity exposure beyond its site contribution.

•As projects become larger, MARA’s contribution value is fixed and therefore the capital

exposure for the growth is more proportional between each counterparty. This would reflect

more traditional data center build capital requirements, which also utilize ~80% LTV

construction financing. 

The chart below illustrates the relative value of powered site acquisitions on a $/gross kW basis,

This is the economic power of the strategic partnership. MARA can convert the embedded value of its

power portfolio into ownership in scaled AI infrastructure assets without bearing the full development

cost, construction burden, or execution risk on its own.

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Importantly, the Starwood model is not intended to be a one-time transaction. As we continue to

aggregate land and power assets, our goal is to place appropriate assets into this JV structure so

MARA can pursue large-scale digital infrastructure value creation in a capital-efficient manner.

Exaion: A Private Cloud Pathway and International Growth Platform

While the Starwood joint venture addresses the large-scale, hyperscale end of the AI infrastructure

market, Exaion addresses a different but complementary segment: sovereign, enterprise, and private-

cloud AI compute. Together, they give MARA two pathways into AI, both grounded in the same

foundation of energy-backed infrastructure and both serving real and growing demand.

Governments and enterprises are increasingly prioritizing local control over compute, data residency,

security, and trusted AI infrastructure, particularly across Europe and Canada. This is not a niche

requirement. As AI policy evolves and data sovereignty standards tighten, more AI workloads will

require infrastructure that is jurisdictionally controlled, compliance-ready, and independent of

hyperscale-only platforms. We believe Exaion is positioned to serve that demand.

Exaion also gives MARA a platform to develop capacity internationally as market demand grows.

While we are still early in this effort and expect to provide more detailed pipeline and roadmap

information in the future, Exaion is directly aligned with our broader vision.

The Starwood joint venture and Exaion are different expressions of the same thesis. The JV pursues

large-scale colocation and digital infrastructure for hyperscalers. Exaion pursues private cloud,

sovereign AI, and enterprise deployments in regulated markets. Both depend on MARA's core

capability: controlling and monetizing energy-backed infrastructure. Together, they expand our

addressable opportunity across two large and growing segments of the AI infrastructure market.

Exaion is part of our broader international strategy to position MARA as a power-advantaged digital

infrastructure platform beyond the United States. Building on our proven success in the UAE, Finland

and our recent launch in Oman, we are continuing discussions with international partners to develop

data center campuses outside of the United States, including with major energy companies in France,

Brazil, and Saudi Arabia, across energy-rich regions where access to reliable, scalable power supports

long-term infrastructure development.

Bitcoin Mining: Core Business Update

Bitcoin mining is not a legacy business we are moving away from. It is the operational foundation on

which we are building. Our strategy centers on co-locating new infrastructure with existing Bitcoin

mining operations, allowing us to monetize power assets immediately while leveraging the operational

discipline and infrastructure expertise that mining provides. This approach creates flexibility: we can

generate revenue today through Bitcoin mining while preserving the option to redirect power toward

AI and critical IT loads as those opportunities mature on the same sites.

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We continue to believe the broader bitcoin market is supported by institutional demand, while retail

participation remains comparatively subdued. In our view, that creates a constructive setup over time,

with a bias to the upside if institutional buying continues and retail demand returns.

During the quarter, we acquired 2.4 EH of next-generation used ASIC miners at prices equivalent to a

full replacement. This allowed us to improve fleet efficiency in a capital-disciplined manner, upgrading

compute capacity without paying the full cost of new hardware. Going forward, we do not expect to

pursue large-scale ASIC purchases. Our approach will remain selective, targeted, and grounded in

clear economic return.

Looking Ahead

The actions we have taken so far this year were purposeful and interconnected. The Starwood joint

venture creates a capital-efficient path to convert our power portfolio into AI infrastructure ownership.

We expect Long Ridge will add a differentiated land and power platform for an AI and critical IT

compute campus that builds around our existing Hannibal operations. Exaion gives us a second AI

pathway into sovereign and private cloud enterprise markets. Balance sheet actions reduced potential

dilution and increased financial flexibility. And Bitcoin mining continues to be our foundation,

providing the operational basis for the broader platform.

We recognize that MARA's evolution requires disciplined execution, thoughtful capital allocation, and

continued investor engagement as the company moves beyond how the market has historically

understood it. We also recognize that the market is increasingly focused on demonstrated progress in

tenant leasing and contracted megawatts. We intend to communicate clearly as our pipeline

advances.

MARA is redefining itself as a digital infrastructure company designed to control and monetize high-

value energy assets across multiple compute markets. This transition is already underway and Q1

2026 was an important step forward. The work ahead is to execute with discipline, convert strategy

into signed contracts and contracted megawatts, and ultimately create measurable shareholder

value.

Sincerely,

MARA Chairman & CEO

SHAREHOLDER LETTER Q1 2026                                                                                                                9

First Quarter Financial and Operational Discussion

Highlights

–As of March 31, 2026, we delivered record energized

hashrate of 72.2  EH/s, increasing 33% from 54.3 EH/s as

of March 31, 2025.

–Revenues decreased 18% to $174.6 million in Q1 2026

from $213.9 million in Q1 2025.

–At March 31, 2026, we held 35,303 BTC (including digital

assets - receivable, net). During Q1 2026, we produced

2,247 BTC at an average price of $76,288 and sold

20,880 BTC at an average price of $70,137.

–Total blocks won decreased 2% in Q1 2026 to 653 from

666 in Q1 2025.

–Our cost per kWh was $0.04 for our owned sites in 2026.

Purchased energy cost per bitcoin was $40,047 in Q1

2026, up from $35,728 in Q1 2025.

–Cost per petahash per day improved 3% from $28.5 in Q1

2025 to $27.6 in Q1 2026.

–Net loss was ($1.3 billion), or ($3.31) per diluted share, in

Q1 2026 compared to net loss of ($533.4 million), or

($1.55) per diluted share, in Q1 2025. Net loss during the

quarter includes $1.0 billion loss related to the fair value

of digital assets

–Adjusted EBITDA was ($1.0 billion) in Q1 2026, compared

to ($483.6 billion) in Q1 2025, primarily due to a decrease

in the fair value of our bitcoin holdings.

–Combined unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and

BTC (including bitcoin loaned or pledged as collateral) of

$2.9 billion as of March 31, 2026.

–Deployed approximately 5,000 new miners with current

fleet efficiency of 17.6 joules per terahash ("J/TH") as of

March 31, 2026.

–Loaned 5,742 BTC under our digital asset management

strategy, generating approximately $6.4 million of

interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

–Realigned business operations and reduced workforce

by 15%, providing combined annualized savings of

$12 million.

–No at-the-market offering program ("ATM") usage since

September 2025.

–Strengthened balance sheet by retiring ~30% of

outstanding convertible debt at a discount of 9% to par

value.

–Announced a definitive agreement to acquire Long

Ridge, a 505 MW3 nameplate flexible compute campus

with immediate cash flow expected upon closing.

–Completed our acquisition of a majority interest in Exaion

and are actively advancing its integration to expand our

private cloud capabilities.

–Progressed Starwood strategic partnership from

announcement to active development, with ~90% of

non-hosted capacity under consideration for digital

infrastructure site conversion.

–Improved mining fleet efficiency through acquisition of

2.4 EH of next-generation used ASIC miners at favorable

pricing.

First Quarter Production Highlights

	Prior Quarter Comparison
Metric	Q1 2026	Q4 2025	% Δ
Number of Blocks Won	653	595	10%
BTC Produced	2,247	2,011	12%
Average BTC Produced per Day	25.0	21.9	14%
Share of Available Miners Rewards (1)	5.5%	4.8%	N/A
Energized Hashrate (EH/s) (2)	72.2	66.4	9%

1.Defined as the total amount of block rewards including transaction fees that MARA earned during the period divided by the total amount of block rewards and transaction fees awarded by

the Bitcoin network during the period.

2.Defined as the amount of hashrate that could theoretically be generated if all miners that have been energized are currently in operation including miners that may be temporarily offline.

Hashrates are estimates based on the manufacturers’ specifications. All figures are rounded.

3.Currently authorized to sell 485 MW; expected to increase to full 505 MW nameplate in 2H 2026.

SHAREHOLDER LETTER Q1 2026                                                                                                                10

REVENUE

Our revenues decreased 18% to $174.6 million from

$213.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. This decrease

was primarily driven by an 18% decrease in the average

price of bitcoin, which contributed approximately $33.1

million to the decrease, with the remaining $2.5 million

attributable to a decrease in bitcoin production. In

addition, a $3.7 million decrease in other revenues, was

primarily reflecting revenue from other digital assets and

hosting services in the prior year period.

We produced an average of 25.0 BTC each day during

the first quarter of 2026, compared to 25.4 BTC each day

during the prior year period, which resulted in 39 less

BTC mined in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the

prior year period. In Q1 2026, we produced 2,247 BTC

compared to 2,286 in Q1 2025. Furthermore, we saw a

2% decrease in the number of blocks won in the quarter

compared to the first quarter of last year.

*Price of BTC as of last day of quarter

NET LOSS

We reported net loss of ($1.3 billion), or ($3.31) per

diluted share, in the first quarter of 2026, compared to

net loss of ($533.4 million), or ($1.55) per diluted share, in

the first quarter of 2025.

The $729.0 million increase in net loss was primarily

driven by a $520.4 million increase in operating loss,

largely due to unfavorable bitcoin mark-to-market

adjustments of ($1.0 billion) and restructuring costs of 

$45.9 million during the quarter.

The price of BTC declined 22% from December 31, 2025

to March 31, 2026, resulting in net loss being negatively

impacted by a change in fair value of digital assets

(including digital assets - receivable, net) of ($1.0 billion)

during the first quarter of 2026.

SHAREHOLDER LETTER Q1 2026                                                                                                                11

PURCHASED ENERGY COSTS

We define purchased energy costs as the amount paid

to power providers for power consumed related to our

owned Bitcoin mining operations. Our purchased energy

costs in the first quarter of 2026 were $44.7 million,

compared to $43.5 million in the prior year period. The

increase was primarily driven by the expansion of our

owned mining sites and a 33% increase in our total

hashrate to 72.2 EH/s.

Our cost per kWh was $0.04 for our owned sites in Q1

2026. Purchased energy cost per bitcoin for our owned

and operated sites was $40,047 in Q1 2026, compared to

$35,728 in Q1 2025. The increase was primarily due to

higher global network difficulty, which outpaced our

hashrate growth and reduced bitcoin mined per unit of

energy. The increase in power costs was largely driven

by adverse weather events.

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE COSTS

Operating and maintenance costs during the first

quarter of 2026 totaled $30.6 million compared to $19.8

million in the prior year period, an increase of $10.8

million. The increase was primarily due to a $5.4 million

acceleration in the amortization of spare parts used to

repair miners, maintenance costs associated with the

expansion of our mining fleet and increased labor costs

to support a larger operational footprint.

THIRD-PARTY HOSTING AND OTHER

ENERGY COSTS

Third-party hosting and other energy costs consist of co-

location services related to third-party hosted sites and

energy expenses related to mining digital assets other

than bitcoin. Third-party hosting and other energy costs

in the first quarter of 2026 were $70.0 million, compared

to $68.2 million in the prior year period, an increase of

$1.9 million. The increase was primarily driven by higher

power consumption and utilization at certain third-party

hosted sites, partially offset by downtime due to winter

storms at other third-party hosted sites during the

quarter.

COST PER PETAHASH

Our cost per petahash per day improved 3% from $28.5

in the first quarter of 2025 to $27.6 per petahash per day

in the first quarter of 2026. Over the past 11 quarters, our

cost per petahash has improved by 42%.

SHAREHOLDER LETTER Q1 2026                                                                                                                12

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

In the first quarter of 2026, general and administrative

("G&A") expenses, excluding stock-based compensation,

were $57.7 million, compared to $36.9 million in the prior

year period. The increase reflects the scaling of our

operations, higher personnel costs associated with

headcount growth from the prior year period, and

administrative fees in support of our expanded global

footprint through acquisition and integration costs.

Included in our G&A in the first quarter of 2026 was

acquisition and integration costs of $11.0 million.

During the quarter, we realigned our business operations

and reduced workforce by 15%, providing combined

annualized savings of $12 million. This was a difficult

decision, but a deliberate one. The organization required

to scale a Bitcoin mining platform is not the same

organization required to build a digital infrastructure

company, and as we expand into AI and digital

infrastructure monetization, we need sharper focus and a

talent base aligned with where MARA is going. We are

grateful to the colleagues who helped build this

company, and we believe these changes position us well

for the next chapter. Following this restructuring, we

expect our quarterly G&A run-rate, excluding stock-

based compensation and acquisition and integration

costs, to trend below the Q1 level as these savings are

realized over time.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

Depreciation and amortization in the first quarter of 2026

was $191.6 million, a $33.7 million increase compared to

the prior year period. The 21% increase was primarily

driven by the $20.1 million of accelerated depreciation of

certain mining rigs, as well as the deployment of

additional mining rigs and expansion of our business.

ADJUSTED EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2026 was ($1.0

billion), compared to ($483.6 million) in the prior year

*including BTC loaned, actively managed or pledged as collateral

period. While first quarter 2026 revenue declined

compared to the prior year period, the decrease in

bitcoin price led to a significant negative mark-to-market

change in the fair value of digital assets.

BALANCE SHEET

At quarter end, we held 35,303 bitcoin, including 9,995

bitcoin loaned or pledged as collateral. During Q1 2026,

we mined 2,247 BTC. As of March 31, 2026, our BTC

holdings were valued at approximately $2.4 billion based

on a spot price of $68,222 per bitcoin.

UPDATE ON CONVERTIBLE DEBT

We took meaningful action during the quarter to

strengthen our balance sheet by retiring approximately

30% of our outstanding convertible debt at a discount.

This reduced leverage, lowered potential future dilution,

and improved our ability to allocate capital toward

higher-return strategic opportunities.

We funded a portion of this debt reduction by

monetizing our bitcoin, which reflects how we think

about bitcoin within our broader capital allocation

framework and it remains an important reserve asset.

During the quarter, we sold approximately $1.5 billion of

bitcoin. These funds were used to repurchase, at a

discount, over $1 billion of the face value of our 2030 and

2031 notes, and reduce our line of credit by $200 million.

In addition, we refinanced $150 million of our line of

credit at a 7% interest rate, versus 10.5% that we were

previously paying.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $513.7 million as of

March 31, 2026, down from $547.1 million as of

December 31, 2025. Combined, our balance of cash and

BTC (including bitcoin loaned or pledged as collateral)

was approximately $2.9 billion at quarter end.

SHAREHOLDER LETTER Q1 2026                                                                                                                13

*including BTC loaned, actively managed and pledged as collateral

DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

As of March 31, 2026, we held a total of 35,303 bitcoin,

including 9,995 bitcoin that were loaned or pledged as

collateral. As such, approximately 28% of our total

holdings were activated through our digital asset

management strategy. Under our lending arrangements,

a total of 5,742 bitcoin were loaned to counterparties,

generating approximately $6.4 million of interest income

during the year. Bitcoin is an important reserve asset.

MARA's BTC Holdings
As of March 31, 2026	Quantity
Bitcoin, unrestricted	25,308
Bitcoin - Receivable
Bitcoin - Loaned	5,742
Bitcoin - Pledged as Collateral	4,253
	9,995
Total	35,303

Historically, we held the bitcoin we produced as a long-

term investment and in 2025, we began selling bitcoin to

fund operations. As 2026 progresses, we expect to

continue to monetize bitcoin opportunistically to

enhance our financial flexibility, including to provide

liquidity or to fund capital projects and other initiatives

that we believe enhance long-term shareholder value,

subject to market conditions and our capital allocation

priorities.

CAPITAL SOURCES

In response to the more volatile bitcoin price

environment, we have elected not to use our ATM since

the end of Q3 2025 and instead funded operations

through the sale of a portion of our mined bitcoin.

As of March 31, 2026, we held $2.9 billion in liquid assets.

UPDATE ON LONG RIDGE ACQUISITION

Regarding the pro forma capital structure we expect to

have in place at Long Ridge upon closing, the $400

million term loan is expected to be repaid at closing. We

are also currently conducting a consent solicitation to

waive the change-of-control provision in Long Ridge's

$600 million secured notes, which would allow the notes

to remain in place. The $115 million Can-Am facility is

similarly expected to remain in place. As a result, total

pro forma debt at Long Ridge is expected to be

approximately $900 million, down from $1.1 billion

previously, with approximately $185 million of tack-on

secured notes expected to be issued.

MARA Chief Financial Officer

SHAREHOLDER LETTER Q1 2026                                                                                                                14

Earnings Webcast

and Conference Call

MARA will hold a webcast and conference call today,

May 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific

Time) to discuss its financial results for the quarter

ended March 31, 2026.

To register to participate in the conference call or to

listen to the live audio webcast, please use this link. The

webcast will also be broadcast live and available for

replay via the investor relations section of our website.

Earnings Webcast and Conference Call Details

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific

Time)

Registration link: LINK

If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference

call, please contact MARA's investor relations team at

ir@mara.com

About MARA

MARA is a digital infrastructure company built to convert

energy into high-value compute workloads. We primarily

leverage Bitcoin mining as our core business. Building on

this foundation, we have begun pursuing opportunities

to expand our infrastructure capacity into adjacent high-

value workloads, including AI, HPC and critical IT. As our

expansion progresses, we intend to allocate capacity

across workloads based on economics and demand to

optimize asset utilization.

For more information, visit www.mara.com, or follow us

on:

X	@MARA
LinkedIn	MARAHoldings
Facebook	MARAHoldings
Instagram	@MARAHoldingsInc

MARA Company Contacts:

Telephone: 1.800.804.1690

Email: ir@mara.com

MARA Media Contact:

Email: mara-jf@joelefrank.com

SHAREHOLDER LETTER Q1 2026                                                                                                                15

MARA Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

		Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)		2026		2025
Revenues		$ 174,614		$ 213,884
Costs and operating expense
Purchased energy costs		44,732		43,481
Operating and maintenance costs		30,632		19,794
Third-party hosting and other energy costs		70,048		68,183
General and administrative		86,857		85,865
Depreciation and amortization		191,556		157,897
Change in fair value of digital assets		714,677		394,162
Change in fair value of derivative instrument		41,045		(26,828)
Taxes other than on income		2,430		3,095
Research and development		8,248		9,298
Restructuring costs		45,885		—
Total costs and operating expense		1,236,110		754,947
Operating loss		(1,061,496)		(541,063)
Other loss
Change in fair value of digital assets - receivable, net		(303,912)		(116,067)
Net gain from extinguishment of debt		70,557		—
Interest income		10,532		11,995
Interest expense		(10,720)		(9,941)
Equity in net earnings of unconsolidated affiliate		(2,171)		(13)
Other		3,881		2,474
Total other loss		(231,833)		(111,552)
Loss before income taxes		(1,293,329)		(652,615)
Income tax benefit		30,932		119,172
Net loss		$ (1,262,397)		$ (533,443)
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, including redeemable noncontrolling interest		2,778		244
Net loss attributable to common stockholders		$ (1,259,619)		$ (533,199)
Net loss per share of common stock - basic and diluted		$ (3.31)		$ (1.55)
Weighted average shares of common stock - basic and diluted		380,157,050		344,098,009

SHAREHOLDER LETTER Q1 2026                                                                                                                16

		Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)		2026		2025
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders		$ (1,259,619)		$ (533,199)
Interest expense (income), net		188		(2,054)
Income tax benefit		(30,932)		(119,172)
Depreciation and amortization		194,739		161,002
EBITDA		(1,095,624)		(493,423)
Stock-based compensation expense		30,506		49,115
Change in fair value of derivative instrument		41,045		(26,828)
Restructuring costs		45,885		—
Acquisition and integration costs		11,018		—
Net gain from extinguishment of debt		(70,557)		—
Net gain on investments		—		(12,429)
Adjusted EBITDA (1)		$ (1,037,727)		$ (483,565)

SHAREHOLDER LETTER Q1 2026                                                                                                                17

(1) Non-GAAP Financial Measures. In order to provide a more

comprehensive understanding of the information used by our

management team in financial and operational decision-making, we

supplement our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements that

have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted

accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") with the non-

GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDA.

The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as GAAP net income (loss)

attributable to common stockholders plus adjustments to add back the

impacts of (1) interest, (2) income taxes, (3) depreciation and

amortization and (4) adjustments for non-cash and/or non-recurring

items, which currently include (i) stock-based compensation expense,

(ii) change in fair value of derivative instrument, (iii) impairment of

goodwill and other assets, (iv) restructuring costs, (v) acquisition and

integration costs, (vi) net gain from extinguishment of debt, (vii) net

gain (loss) on investments and (viii) early termination expenses.

Management uses Adjusted EBITDA, together with the supplemental

information provided herein, to understand, manage and evaluate

business performance and to inform operating decision-making. The

Company relies primarily on its Condensed Consolidated Financial

Statements to evaluate financial performance and uses non-GAAP

financial measures only supplementally.

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful to us and to our investors

because it excludes certain financial, capital structure and/or non-cash

items that we do not believe directly reflect our core operations or may

not be indicative of our recurring operations. These items may vary

significantly over time and across companies within our industry

independent of core operating performance. We believe that excluding

these items allows for more meaningful period-over-period

comparisons and improved comparability relative to other companies.

Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized financial measure under GAAP.

Investors should consider Adjusted EBITDA in addition to, but not as a

substitute for, the most directly comparable financial results calculated

and presented in accordance with GAAP. Because our calculation of

Adjusted EBITDA may differ from that of other companies, our

presentation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly

titled measures of other companies.

SHAREHOLDER LETTER Q1 2026                                                                                                                18

Investor Notice

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully

consider the risks, uncertainties and forward-looking statements described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most

recent annual report on Form 10-K and any other periodic reports that we may file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange

Commission (the "SEC"). If any of these risks were to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations would

likely suffer. In that event, the value of our securities could decline, and you could lose part or all of your investment. The

risks and uncertainties we describe are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we

currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. In addition, our past financial performance may not be

a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results in the future. See

"Forward-Looking Statements" below.

Forward-Looking Statements

This shareholder letter contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All

statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this shareholder letter are forward-looking statements.

The words "may," "will," "could," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "believe," "continue," "target" and similar expressions or

variations or negatives of these words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-

looking statements contain these identifying words. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things,

statements relating to our strategic joint venture with Starwood, including the structure, timing and expected benefits of

the partnership; plans to develop, finance and operate digital infrastructure projects; our ability to fund, scale and allocate

capital to joint venture projects; expected demand from enterprise, hyperscale and AI customers; expansion into artificial

intelligence, inference and high-performance compute; anticipated benefits of our investment in Exaion; and potential

domestic and international expansion opportunities. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's

current expectations about future events as of the date hereof and involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause

our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Subsequent

events and developments, including actual results or changes in our assumptions, may cause our views to change. We do

not undertake to update our forward-looking statements except to the extent required by applicable law. Readers are

cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included

herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Our actual results and outcomes could differ

materially from those included in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited

to, the factors set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any other

periodic reports that we may file with the SEC. 

Exhibit 99.2

MARA Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

Miami, FL – May 11, 2026 – MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) ("MARA" or the "Company"), a leading digital infrastructure company, today announced its preliminary, unaudited first quarter 2026 financial results in a letter to shareholders.

Investors are invited to access the first quarter 2026 shareholder letter at MARA’s website at ir.mara.com. A copy of the letter will also be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K.

MARA will hold a webcast and conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) today to discuss these financial results. To register to participate in the conference call, please use the link below.

Earnings Webcast and Conference Call Details

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time)

Registration link: LINK

The webcast will also be available for replay at MARA’s website at ir.mara.com. If you have any difficulty connecting to the conference call, please contact MARA’s investor relations team at ir@mara.com.

About MARA

MARA (NASDAQ: MARA) is an energy and digital infrastructure company that deploys digital energy technologies to advance the world’s energy systems. Harnessing the power of compute, MARA transforms excess energy into digital capital, balancing the grid and accelerating the deployment of critical infrastructure. Building on its expertise to redefine the future of energy, MARA develops technologies that reduce the energy demands of high-performance computing applications, from AI to the edge.

For more information, visit www.mara.com, or follow us on:

X: @MARA

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/MARAHoldings

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MARAHoldings

Instagram: @MARAHoldingsInc

MARA Company Contact:

Telephone: 800-804-1690

Email: ir@mara.com

MARA Media Contact:

Email: mara-jf@joelefrank.com

FAQ

How did MARA (MARA) perform financially in Q1 2026?

MARA reported Q1 2026 revenue of $174.6 million, down 18% year over year, and a net loss of $1.3 billion. The loss was mainly driven by a $1.0 billion negative fair value adjustment on digital assets as bitcoin prices declined.

What happened to MARA (MARA) bitcoin holdings and production in Q1 2026?

MARA produced 2,247 BTC and sold 20,880 BTC in Q1 2026, ending the quarter with 35,303 bitcoin. These holdings, including loaned and pledged coins, were valued at about $2.4 billion based on a $68,222 spot price per bitcoin.

How is MARA (MARA) repositioning its business toward digital infrastructure and AI?

MARA is expanding beyond bitcoin mining by agreeing to acquire the Long Ridge 505 MW campus, completing a majority stake in Exaion, and advancing a strategic joint venture with Starwood to develop AI and high-performance compute data center projects.

What cost and efficiency metrics did MARA (MARA) report for Q1 2026?

Energized hashrate increased to 72.2 EH/s, up 33% year over year. Purchased energy cost per bitcoin at owned sites was $40,047, cost per kWh was $0.04, and cost per petahash per day improved to $27.6 from $28.5.

How did MARA (MARA) change its capital structure and expenses in Q1 2026?

MARA retired about 30% of its outstanding convertible debt, funded partly by selling roughly $1.5 billion of bitcoin. It also reduced its workforce by 15%, targeting approximately $12 million in combined annualized savings from operational realignment.

What is MARA (MARA) Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026 and why is it important?

Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026 was ($1.0 billion). This non-GAAP measure adds back interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and certain non-cash or non-recurring items to net loss, helping management and investors assess underlying operating performance excluding large fair value swings.

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