Galaxy Digital Reports Improved Q1 Net Loss, Advances AI/HPC Strategy, and Initiates Share Repurchase

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Galaxy Digital reported an improved Q1 net loss, driven by gains from operations despite lower revenues. The company is making significant progress on its AI/HPC data center expansion and has begun repurchasing shares, while also accruing a $112.6 million legal settlement.

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• Improved Q1 Net Loss

  Reported a net loss of $(216.3) million for Q1 2026, an improvement from the $(295.4) million net loss in Q1 2025.

• Significant Gains from Operations

  Swung from a $(120.3) million loss in Q1 2025 to a $171.8 million gain from operations in Q1 2026.

• Major AI/HPC Data Center Expansion

  Increased property and equipment by $354.8 million (25%) for AI/HPC infrastructure build-out. ERCOT approved an additional 830 megawatts of power capacity at the Helios campus, doubling total approved capacity to over 1.6 GWs.

• Initiated Share Repurchase Program

  Authorized a $200 million share repurchase program in February 2026 and repurchased $53.186 million of Class A common stock during Q1 2026.

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Galaxy Digital reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $(216.3) million, an improvement from the $(295.4) million loss in Q1 2025. While total revenues decreased by 23% year-over-year, primarily due to lower digital asset sales, the company saw a significant positive swing in gains from operations, moving from a $(120.3) million loss in Q1 2025 to a $171.8 million gain in Q1 2026. The company is actively executing its strategic pivot into AI/HPC data centers, evidenced by a 25% increase in property and equipment related to this build-out and ERCOT approval for an additional 830 megawatts of power capacity at its Helios campus, doubling total approved capacity to over 1.6 GWs. Additionally, Galaxy initiated a $200 million share repurchase program in February 2026, having already repurchased $53.186 million in Q1. A $112.6 million legal provision was accrued for LUNA-related civil claims, with payments scheduled for 2027 and 2028. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 26.9% to $910.7 million from the prior quarter, reflecting ongoing investments and operational activities.