CleanSpark Reports $378.7M Net Loss, Negative EBITDA, and Major Capital Structure Changes in Q1 FY26
CLSK sits 18% above its 52-week low of $6.452.
Summary
CleanSpark reported a net loss of $378.7 million and negative Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 FY26, driven by Bitcoin fair value losses, alongside a $1.15 billion convertible note issuance and a $460 million share repurchase.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CLSK
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Significant Net Loss and Negative Adjusted EBITDA
The company reported a net loss of $378.7 million and a negative Adjusted EBITDA of $295.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, a sharp reversal from the prior year's profitability.
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Substantial Bitcoin Fair Value Losses
The net loss was significantly impacted by a $246.8 million loss on the fair value of Bitcoin and a $103.6 million loss on Bitcoin collateral, reflecting a decline in Bitcoin's price from $114,100 to $87,500 during the quarter.
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Major Convertible Note Issuance
CleanSpark issued $1.15 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due 2032, significantly increasing its long-term debt to $1.79 billion.
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Large Share Repurchase Program
Approximately $460 million of the convertible note proceeds were used to repurchase 30.6 million shares of common stock at $15.03 per share.
Analysis · CLSK · Crypto Assets
CleanSpark's Q1 FY26 results reveal a challenging financial period, marked by a substantial net loss and negative Adjusted EBITDA. The primary drivers of the loss were significant fair value adjustments on Bitcoin holdings and related collateral, reflecting the cryptocurrency's price decline during the quarter. Concurrently, the company executed a major financing strategy, issuing $1.15 billion in convertible notes and using a considerable $460 million for share repurchases. While this bolsters liquidity, it also significantly increases long-term debt and introduces potential dilution. Investors should closely monitor the company's ability to return to profitability amidst Bitcoin price volatility, manage its increased debt load, and navigate the disclosed legal and tariff contingencies, which represent material financial risks.
At the time of this filing, CLSK was trading at $7.60 on NASDAQ in the Crypto Assets sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.1B. The 52-week trading range was $6.45 to $23.61. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.