Q1 Net Loss Widens 162% to $145M Amid Strategic Pivot to HPC/AI; Cash Declines $233M

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Keel Infrastructure Corp. reported a significantly wider net loss and substantial cash burn in Q1 2026 as it continues its strategic pivot from Bitcoin mining to HPC/AI infrastructure, alongside divesting non-core assets and managing a class action lawsuit.

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• Significant Financial Deterioration

  Net loss increased by 162% to $145.35 million in Q1 2026, compared to $55.55 million in Q1 2025. Revenues decreased by 22% to $36.99 million, and the company shifted to a gross loss of $26.31 million from a gross profit of $0.28 million in the prior year.

• Substantial Cash Burn

  Cash and restricted cash decreased by $232.61 million, from $630.96 million at December 31, 2025, to $398.35 million at March 31, 2026, indicating significant liquidity usage during the quarter.

• Strategic Pivot to HPC/AI

  The company completed its redomiciliation to the US on April 1, 2026, and is actively divesting Bitcoin mining operations in Latin America (Argentina subsidiary sale agreement for $0.4M on May 8, 2026; Paraguay data center sold for $13.0M on April 21, 2026) to focus on high-performance computing.

• Debt Management & One-Time Loss

  A $117.0 million credit facility was fully repaid in February 2026, resulting in a $21.6 million loss on extinguishment of long-term debt. The company continues to manage $588.0 million in convertible senior notes issued in October 2025.

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Keel Infrastructure Corp. reported a substantial increase in net loss and a significant decline in cash and working capital for Q1 2026, reflecting a challenging financial period. The company is undergoing a major strategic pivot from Bitcoin mining to high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure, which involves divesting its Latin American mining operations and making new capital commitments for HPC projects in North America. While the strategic shift aims for long-term growth, the immediate financial results show the costs and difficulties of this transition, including a one-time loss from debt extinguishment and a credit loss due to a counterparty bankruptcy. The ongoing class action lawsuit adds further uncertainty to the company's financial outlook.