Strive (Nasdaq: ASST) unveils daily 13% SATA dividends and large Q1 bitcoin-driven loss
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Strive, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results and detailed its bitcoin-focused balance sheet and capital strategy while introducing daily dividends on its SATA preferred stock. Revenue was $2.8 million, but GAAP net loss reached $265.9 million, driven largely by a $295.8 million unrealized loss on bitcoin measured at fair value.
Strive closed its all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific, adding about 5,048 bitcoin, and bought additional bitcoin on the open market, bringing its treasury to 15,009 bitcoin as of May 12, 2026. It reported Bitcoin Yield of 11.1% in Q1 2026 and 4.6% quarter-to-date in Q2, and Bitcoin $ Gain of $57.8 million in Q1 and $50.1 million quarter-to-date.
As of May 12, 2026, Strive held $87.6 million of cash and cash equivalents, STRC preferred equity with a $50.5 million fair value, and had repurchased its remaining long-term notes payable to become debt-free. The board maintained the SATA dividend rate at 13.00% per year, declared a $1.0833 per-share cash dividend payable June 15, 2026, and approved daily cash dividends of $0.0542 per share for each business day from June 16 through June 30, 2026.
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Insights
Strive leans into a high-beta bitcoin strategy with daily 13% SATA dividends, offset by large fair value losses.
Strive is repositioning as a bitcoin-centric structured finance company. In Q1 2026 it generated only $2.8M in revenue but reported a GAAP net loss of $265.9M, almost entirely from a $295.8M unrealized loss on bitcoin under new fair value accounting.
The company expanded its bitcoin exposure by acquiring Semler Scientific, gaining about 5,048 bitcoin, and buying more on the market, bringing holdings to 15,009 bitcoin as of May 12, 2026. It highlights bespoke metrics such as Bitcoin Yield, Bitcoin Gain and Bitcoin $ Gain, but clearly states these are not traditional performance or valuation measures.
On the capital side, Strive retired its long-term notes and is now debt-free as of May 12, 2026, while funding a high coupon preferred structure. SATA carries a 13.00% annual rate, a $1.0833 cash dividend on June 15, 2026, and then $0.0542 per share daily payments through June 30, 2026. Future filings will show how sustainable this payout is against bitcoin price movements, preferred obligations and operating losses.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 8.01, 9.01
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Revenue Q1 2026: $2.76M
GAAP net loss Q1 2026: $265.9M
Unrealized loss on bitcoin: $295.8M
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Revenue Q1 2026
$2.76M
Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026
GAAP net loss Q1 2026
$265.9M
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026
Unrealized loss on bitcoin
$295.8M
Net unrealized loss on digital assets at fair value in Q1 2026
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss
$319.7M
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders Q1 2026
Bitcoin holdings
15,009 BTC
Total bitcoin treasury as of May 12, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents
$87.6M
Cash and cash equivalents balance as of May 12, 2026
SATA dividend rate
13.00% per annum
Regular dividend rate on SATA Stock effective on or after May 16, 2026
SATA daily dividend
$0.0542/share
Daily cash dividend per share for each business day June 16–30, 2026
Key Terms
Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, Bitcoin Yield, Bitcoin Gain, non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss), +2 more
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Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock financial
"the amended and restated terms of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "SATA Stock")"
A variable rate series A perpetual preferred stock is a type of share that pays a priority cash distribution whose amount resets periodically based on a reference interest rate, carries a specific series label (Series A), and has no fixed maturity date so it can remain outstanding indefinitely. Investors care because it offers higher priority income than common stock and a yield that moves with market rates—providing potential protection when rates rise but more income uncertainty than a fixed coupon.
Bitcoin Yield financial
"Achieved a Bitcoin Yield of 11.1% in Q1 2026 and 4.6% QTD"
Bitcoin yield is the income or return an investor earns from holding or using bitcoin, typically generated by lending it out, depositing it in interest-bearing accounts, or participating in decentralized finance activities that pay rewards. Think of it like renting out a house: you still own the asset, but you receive extra cash in exchange for allowing others to use it, and that extra cash matters to investors because it can boost overall returns, offset price swings, and change the risk profile of owning bitcoin.
Bitcoin Gain financial
"Generated a Bitcoin Gain of ₿848 BTC in Q1 2026 and ₿621 QTD"
A bitcoin gain is the increase in value an investor realizes when the price of bitcoin rises above the price they paid, either on paper (unrealized) or when they sell (realized). It matters because gains change the worth of a portfolio, affect performance comparisons, and can create tax obligations—similar to making a profit on a house or stock sale—so investors monitor gains to make decisions about selling, holding, or reporting taxes.
non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) financial
"Non-GAAP financial measures, consisting of non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss), non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) attributable"
mezzanine equity financial
"Mezzanine equity: Variable Rate Series A Preferred Stock ... Total mezzanine equity"
Mezzanine equity is a layer of financing that sits between bank loans and full ownership, combining elements of borrowed money and equity. It often gives lenders higher potential returns in exchange for taking more risk, sometimes with the option to convert into ownership or receive extra payments; think of it as a middle seat that pays more because it’s less secure than front-row debt. Investors watch it because it affects a company’s debt risk, potential dilution of ownership, and expected returns.
bargain purchase gain financial
"Bargain purchase gain | 66,704 | | | — Total other income, net"
A bargain purchase gain happens when a buyer acquires another company's assets for less than those assets' estimated fair value, producing an immediate accounting profit for the buyer. For investors, it matters because that one-time gain boosts the acquirer's reported earnings and can signal a very favorable deal — like finding a valuable item at a steep discount — but it may also prompt scrutiny about whether asset values or the deal terms were estimated correctly.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $2.76M
Q1 2026
Revenue
$2.76M
GAAP net loss
$265.9M
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders
$319.7M
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss per diluted share
$5.19
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2026
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 14, 2026, Strive, Inc. (the “Company” or "Strive") issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information disclosed pursuant to Item 2.02 in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) 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 liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 14, 2026, Strive announced the following business updates:
Change to Daily Dividend Payments on Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock
On May 13, 2026, the Company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation with the Nevada Secretary of State (the "Amended and Restated SATA Certificate of Designation"), which amended and restated the Certificate of Designation originally filed on November 10, 2025, as amended by that certain Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Designation filed on December 9, 2025 (as amended, the "Original Certificate of Designation"), and which established the amended and restated terms of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "SATA Stock"). Pursuant to the Amended and Restated SATA Certificate of Designation, the frequency of regular dividend payments on SATA Stock shall be changed from a monthly basis to a per-Business Day (as defined in the Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation) basis. Daily dividends will begin on June 16, 2026 and be paid if and when declared by the board of directors of the Company. Following the dividend period from June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2026, dividends, if and when declared, will be declared monthly for each Business Day within the following month's Monthly Dividend Period (as defined in the Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation).
Digital asset, STRC Stock, and cash and cash equivalents update
During the period from April 1, 2026 to May 12, 2026, the Company purchased 1,381 bitcoin at an average price of approximately $76,524 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. As of May 12, 2026, the Company held $87.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and held STRC Stock with a fair value of $50.5 million. The Company's bitcoin treasury totaled 15,009 bitcoin as of May 12, 2026.
Debt update
During the period from April 1, 2026 to May 12, 2026, the Company repurchased the remaining balance of long-term notes payable, at fair value. As of May 12, 2026, the Company has no short or long-term debt outstanding.
Capital stock update
As of May 12, 2026, the Company had 63,211,995 and 9,870,636 shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding, respectively, and 4,959,536 shares of SATA Stock outstanding.
Dividend Rate on SATA Stock
Strive announced that its board of directors maintained the regular dividend rate per annum on the Company’s SATA Stock at 13.00%, effective for monthly periods commencing on or after May 16, 2026.
Cash Dividend Declaration
Strive announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $1.0833 per share of SATA Stock, which represents a per annum dividend rate of 13.00% on the SATA Stock. Payment will be made on June 15, 2026 to stockholders of record of SATA Stock at the close of business on June 1, 2026 in accordance with the terms of the Original Certificate of Designation.
| Payment date | Record date | Dividend | ||||||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | June 01, 2026 | $ | 1.0833 | |||||||||||
Strive also announced that its board of directors declared daily cash dividends of $0.0542 per share of SATA Stock for each business day for the period from June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2026, as listed in the table below (10 business days in the aggregate), which represents a per annum dividend rate of 13.00% on the SATA Stock. Daily payments will be made to stockholders of record of SATA Stock at the close of business on the immediately preceding business day.
| Payment date | Record date | Dividend | ||||||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | $ | 0.0542 | |||||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | $ | 0.0542 | |||||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | $ | 0.0542 | |||||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | June 18, 2026 | $ | 0.0542 | |||||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | June 22, 2026 | $ | 0.0542 | |||||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | June 23, 2026 | $ | 0.0542 | |||||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | $ | 0.0542 | |||||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | June 25, 2026 | $ | 0.0542 | |||||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | June 26, 2026 | $ | 0.0542 | |||||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | June 29, 2026 | $ | 0.0542 | |||||||||||
ROC Dividend Guidance
From a U.S. federal income tax perspective, to the extent distributions on the SATA Stock are not treated as being made out of the Company's accumulated or current earnings and profits, they will be treated generally as tax-deferred recovery of capital to the extent of the investor’s tax basis (in the case of a U.S. investor) and will be treated as exempt from U.S. dividend withholding tax (in the case of a non-U.S. investor). The Company does not have any accumulated earnings and profits, and does not expect to generate current earnings and profits in the current year or the foreseeable future.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein and in the press release attached hereto may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Rule 175 promulgated thereunder, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Rule 3b-6 promulgated thereunder, which statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied statements regarding the outlook and expectations of Strive and its subsidiaries, the strategic benefits and financial benefits of the merger transaction with Semler Scientific, Inc. (the "merger transaction"), including the expected impact of the merger transaction on Strive's future financial performance and the ability to successfully integrate the combined businesses, and Strive’s intentions with respect to adjusting the SATA Stock monthly regular dividend rate per annum. Such statements are often characterized by the use of qualified words (and their derivatives) such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “potential,” “assume,” “forecast,” “target,” “budget,” “outlook,” “trend,” “guidance,” “objective,” “goal,” “strategy,” “opportunity,” and “intend,” as well as words of similar meaning or other statements concerning opinions or judgments of Strive and its management team about future events. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as of the time they are made and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, which could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. Other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among others, the following:
•the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Strive or its subsidiaries;
•the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the merger transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of changes in, or problems arising from, implementation of Bitcoin treasury strategies and risks associated with Bitcoin and other digital assets, general economic and market conditions, interest and exchange rates, monetary policy, and laws and regulations and their enforcement;
•the diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities;
•dilution caused by Strive’s issuance of additional shares of its Class A common stock or SATA Stock;
•potential adverse reactions of Strive’s clients and customers or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the completion of the merger transaction;
•other factors that may affect future results of Strive or the future trading performance of its Class A common stock or SATA Stock.
These factors are not necessarily all of the factors that could cause Strive’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any of the forward-looking statements. Other factors, including unknown or unpredictable factors, also could harm Strive’s results.
Although Strive believes that its expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that the actual results of Strive will not differ materially from any projected future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in Strive’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and other documents subsequently filed by Strive with the SEC.
The actual results anticipated may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, they may not have the expected consequences to or effects on Strive or its businesses or operations. Investors are cautioned not to rely too heavily on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained herein and in the press release attached hereto speak only as of the date hereof, and Strive undertakes no obligation to update or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press release, dated May 14, 2026, regarding the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: | May 14, 2026 | By: | /s/ Matthew Cole | ||||||||
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FAQ
What were Strive (ASST) key financial results for Q1 2026?
Strive reported revenue of about $2.76 million and a GAAP net loss of $265.9 million for Q1 2026. The company attributes $295.8 million of that loss to unrealized fair value decreases in its bitcoin holdings under new crypto accounting rules.
How much bitcoin does Strive (ASST) hold after the Semler Scientific acquisition?
As of May 12, 2026, Strive held a total bitcoin treasury of 15,009 BTC. This includes approximately 5,048 BTC obtained through the Semler Scientific acquisition and additional open-market purchases during Q1 2026 and early Q2 2026.
What is the dividend rate and structure for Strive’s SATA preferred stock?
Strive’s SATA preferred stock carries a regular dividend rate of 13.00% per annum. The board declared a $1.0833 per-share cash dividend payable June 15, 2026, and approved $0.0542 per-share daily dividends for each business day from June 16–30, 2026.
Is Strive (ASST) currently carrying any debt on its balance sheet?
Strive repurchased the remaining balance of its long-term notes payable at fair value between April 1 and May 12, 2026. As of May 12, 2026, the company reports having no short- or long-term debt outstanding on its balance sheet.
How much cash and STRC preferred equity does Strive (ASST) hold?
As of May 12, 2026, Strive held $87.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and owned STRC preferred stock with a reported fair value of $50.5 million. These assets complement its sizeable bitcoin holdings and help support ongoing operations and capital allocation.
What are Strive’s non-GAAP adjusted net loss metrics for Q1 2026?
For Q1 2026, Strive reported non-GAAP adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders of $319.7 million, or $5.19 per diluted common share. The company excludes share-based compensation, debt fair value changes, bitcoin collateral changes, transaction costs, and a bargain purchase gain from this measure.