Sphere 3D Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Sphere 3D (NASDAQ: ANY) reported fiscal 2025 results for the year ended December 31, 2025 and announced a definitive merger with Cathedra Bitcoin in March 2026. The company mined 111.6 Bitcoin in 2025 and held 37.3 BTC at year‑end.
Financial highlights: revenue was $11.2M versus $16.6M in 2024; operating costs fell to $33.2M from $38.0M; general and administrative expenses declined ~33% to $8.3M. The fleet efficiency improved from 27.1 J/th to below 19.0 J/th after replacing ~2,300 miners. A new 8MW Iowa facility was energized in March 2025 and a hosting agreement was signed with a Cathedra subsidiary.
Positive
- Fleet efficiency improved from 27.1 J/th to below 19.0 J/th
- 111.6 Bitcoin mined in 2025 with 37.3 BTC self‑mined balance at year‑end
- Operating costs decreased by $4.8M to $33.2M year‑over‑year
- General and administrative expenses reduced by approximately 33% to $8.3M
- New 8MW Iowa facility fully energized in March 2025, lowering hosting costs
Negative
- Revenue declined ~32.5% to $11.2M from $16.6M in 2024
- Investment gain dropped from $9.0M in 2024 to $0.4M in 2025 (−$8.6M)
- Other income fell by $3.0M to $0.1M versus 2024
- Operating costs of $33.2M substantially exceed revenue of $11.2M
News Market Reaction – ANY
On the day this news was published, ANY gained 2.82%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -24.4% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 4 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $165K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $6.00M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
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Scanner data shows multiple finance/crypto peers moving, but directions are mixed and the sector flag is false. Some names like SOS and SLNH appeared in momentum screens, yet their moves do not consistently track ANY’s sharp gain, pointing to a company-specific reaction.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04 | Q3 2025 earnings | Neutral | -6.4% | Reported Q3 2025 revenue, Bitcoin production, cost cuts, and operating loss. |
| Aug 05 | Q2 2025 earnings | Neutral | -3.6% | Q2 2025 net income with lower revenue and Bitcoin output plus major cost cuts. |
| May 14 | Q1 2025 earnings | Negative | -3.6% | Q1 2025 showed sharply lower Bitcoin production and revenue with a larger net loss. |
| Mar 28 | FY 2024 results | Neutral | -4.9% | Reported FY 2024 revenue decline, cost reductions, and smaller net loss after halving. |
| Nov 14 | Q3 2024 earnings | Neutral | +2.8% | Mixed Q3 2024 with lower mining revenue but higher other income and net profit. |
Earnings headlines have typically produced modest negative moves, with an average -3.15% reaction and four of the last five tagged earnings events trading lower afterward.
Across the last five earnings releases from Nov 2024 through Nov 2025, Sphere 3D reported declining Bitcoin production and revenue but steady cost reductions. FY 2024 revenue was $16.6M with operating costs cut to $38.0M, while Q2 and Q3 2025 showed further expense reductions and occasional net income. Those updates generally met with mildly negative price reactions, so today’s strong upside move on FY 2025 results contrasts with that recent pattern.
Historical Comparison
Over the last five earnings releases, ANY’s average move was -3.15%. Today’s strong post-FY 2025 jump stands out against that typically cautious reaction pattern.
Earnings updates progressed from mixed profitability in Q3 2024 to FY 2024 cost cuts, then through 2025 quarters marked by falling revenue and Bitcoin output but ongoing expense reductions, culminating in today’s FY 2025 results that also highlight fleet upgrades and new hosting arrangements.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective S-3 resale registration filed on Nov 21, 2025 covers 8,736,422 warrant shares for a single holder. Sphere 3D will not receive proceeds from resales but could receive up to $8.212 million in gross cash if all warrants are exercised. The filing also notes risks from ongoing net losses, a historical going-concern warning, and potential dilution and share-price pressure from warrant-related issuances.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights FY 2025 revenue of $11.2M, lower than $16.6M in 2024, alongside reduced operating costs of $33.2M and G&A cut to $8.3M. Operationally, Sphere 3D mined 111.6 Bitcoin, improved fleet efficiency to below 19.0 J/th, and fully energized an 8MW Iowa facility. Investors may watch future earnings, merger progress with Cathedra Bitcoin, and potential dilution from warrant-related share issuances.
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Stamford, Connecticut--(Newsfile Corp. - March 6, 2026) - Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) ("Sphere 3D" or the "Company"), a Bitcoin mining company, today reported financial results for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
COMMENTS FROM SPHERE 3D LEADERSHIP
"Over the course of 2025, we took meaningful steps to strengthen Sphere 3D's operational foundation and position the Company for its next phase of growth," said Kurt Kalbfleisch, CEO of Sphere 3D. "Those efforts helped create the framework for the announced merger with Cathedra Bitcoin, which we believe will significantly expand the Company's operational footprint and strategic opportunities heading into 2026."
2025 HIGHLIGHTS AND RECENT EVENTS
In March 2026, the Company announced a definitive agreement to combine with Cathedra Bitcoin, Inc.
The Company replaced older generation miners with approximately 2,300 newer generation S21+, S21 XP and S21 Pro miners which improved the average fleet efficiency from 27.1 J/th to below 19.0 J/th.
The Company entered into a new hosting agreement with North Campbell HostCo LLC, a subsidiary of Cathedra Bitcoin Inc.
In March 2025, the Company's new 8MW facility in Iowa was fully energized and certain miners were relocated to the Iowa site from higher cost sites, which reduced operating costs.
BITCOIN ASSET AND VALUE
During 2025, the Company mined 111.6 Bitcoin. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a self-mined balance of 37.3 Bitcoin.
FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company generated revenue of
$11.2 million in fiscal year 2025 compared to$16.6 million in 2024, primarily due to the April 2024 halving event, and the process of removing our older mining equipment and replacing it with newer generation machines.Operating costs and expenses for fiscal year 2025 decreased by
$4.8 million to$33.2 million , compared to$38.0 million for fiscal year 2024.General and administrative expenses, included in operating costs and expenses, for fiscal year 2025 were reduced by approximately
33% to$8.3 million , compared to$12.4 million for fiscal year 2024.Investment gain was
$0.4 million for fiscal year 2025, compared to investment gain of$9.0 million for fiscal year 2024 due to the sale of the remaining shares of CORZ.Other income was
$0.1 million for fiscal year 2025, compared to$3.1 million for fiscal year 2024 due to the prior year termination of a hosting agreement.
ABOUT SPHERE 3D
Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) is a Bitcoin miner, growing its digital asset mining operation through the capital-efficient procurement of next-generation mining equipment and partnering with data center operators. Sphere 3D is dedicated to increasing shareholder value. For more information about Sphere 3D, please visit Sphere3D.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events, including the timing of the proposed transaction and other information related to the proposed transaction. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Expectations and beliefs regarding matters discussed herein may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this communication are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in filings with the SEC, including Sphere 3D's reports filed on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K and in other filings made by Sphere 3D with the SEC from time to time and available at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, which are subject to change.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| Year Ended | |||||||
| December 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| Revenues: | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
| Bitcoin mining revenue | $ | 11,181 | $ | 16,608 | |||
| Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||
| Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below) | 8,554 | 13,378 | |||||
| General and administrative | 8,266 | 12,445 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 6,878 | 7,113 | |||||
| Impairment of property and equipment | 7,185 | 1,146 | |||||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 1,652 | 3,545 | |||||
| Impairment of other assets | 300 | 1,074 | |||||
| Change in fair value of Bitcoin | 345 | (682 | ) | ||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 33,180 | 38,019 | |||||
| Loss from operations | (21,999 | ) | (21,411 | ) | |||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||
| Investment gain | 438 | 8,980 | |||||
| Other income, net | 81 | 3,111 | |||||
| Loss before income taxes | (21,480 | ) | (9,320 | ) | |||
| Provision for income taxes | 2 | 150 | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (21,482 | ) | $ | (9,470 | ) | |
| Net loss per share: | |||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | (7.37 | ) | $ | (4.78 | ) | |
| Shares used in computing net loss per share: | |||||||
| Basic and diluted | 2,914,607 | 1,980,163 | |||||
SPHERE 3D CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
| December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,707 | $ | 5,425 | |||
| Bitcoin | 3,263 | 1,394 | |||||
| Investment in equity securities | - | 7,530 | |||||
| Other current assets | 1,707 | 3,438 | |||||
| Total current assets | 8,677 | 17,787 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 14,608 | 21,967 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,610 | 3,095 | |||||
| Other non-current assets | 225 | 379 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 25,120 | $ | 43,228 | |||
| LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities | $ | 1,802 | $ | 3,895 | |||
| Temporary equity | 18 | 18 | |||||
| Shareholders' equity | 23,300 | 39,315 | |||||
| Total liabilities, temporary equity, and shareholders' equity | $ | 25,120 | $ | 43,228 | |||
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