Strive Q3 net income rises on bitcoin gains

By Reuters News


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

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Beat/Miss

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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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