Strive Q3 net income rises on bitcoin gains
Overview
US structured finance firm's Q3 net income reached $509 mln
Q3 non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders was $495 mln, with $5.46 EPS
Company completed $609 mln public offering of SATS preferred stock in October
Outlook
Company is evaluating opportunities to leverage its balance sheet, including decentralized finance and tokenization
Company says recent capital raise positions it to pursue long-term returns above bitcoin
Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the current or future periods
Result Drivers
TREASURY MANAGEMENT - Co said strong bitcoin yield from treasury management strategy was primary driver of Q3 results, per CEO Matthew Cole
BITCOIN ACQUISITIONS - Co acquired 8,136 bitcoin in Q3, contributing to performance
CAPITAL RAISING - Co raised $609 mln from SATS preferred stock offering in October, strengthening balance sheet
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Net Income | $509.03 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the investment management & fund operators peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Strive Inc is $37.00, about 79.7% above its November 5 closing price of $20.59
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