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Galaxy Digital Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Q3 2026 net income was $323 million, compared to a net loss of $85 million in Q2 2026.
    • Diluted EPS was $0.66 and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.83 for Q3 2026.
    • Adjusted gross profit for Q3 2026 was $569 million, up from $43 million in Q2 2026.
    • Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026 was $455 million, compared to a loss of $77 million in Q2 2026.
    • Total assets increased 51% quarter-over-quarter to $16.4 billion from $10.8 billion.
    • Total equity increased 10% quarter-over-quarter to $3.0 billion from $2.7 billion.
    • Cash, stablecoins, and U.S. Treasuries increased 99% quarter-over-quarter to $4.9 billion from $2.5 billion.
    • Net Digital Assets and Investments increased 48% quarter-over-quarter to $1.7 billion from $1.2 billion.
    • Gross Revenues & Gains/(Losses) from Operations remained flat at $8.7 billion quarter-over-quarter.
    • Gross Transaction Expenses decreased 6% quarter-over-quarter to $8.0 billion from $8.5 billion.
    • Total liabilities increased to $13.4 billion as of September 30, 2026, from $8.3 billion as of December 31, 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Helios I, Phase II is fully financed and under construction, with data hall deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
    • Galaxy is advancing discussions with prospective tenants for the additional 830 MW of approved capacity at Helios II not yet under lease.
    • The company aims to capitalize on substantial growth opportunities in the modernization of financial markets through digital assets and the expansion of AI infrastructure.
    • Construction activity for Helios I, Phase II is expected to ramp significantly over the coming months.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Digital Assets:
      • Global Markets trading volumes grew 12% quarter-over-quarter.
      • Average loan book size was $1.8 billion, up 27% quarter-over-quarter.
      • Global Markets Adjusted Gross Profit was $53 million, up 8% quarter-over-quarter.
      • Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions ended Q3 with $10.4 billion in combined assets under management and assets under stake, up 46% quarter-over-quarter.
      • Asset Management generated over $160 million of net inflows during the quarter.
      • Galaxy entered a multi-year agreement with BNY to advance digital asset infrastructure, including staking support on BNY's Digital Asset Custody platform.
      • Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions Adjusted Gross Profit was $19 million, up 11% quarter-over-quarter.
      • ETF assets were $2.5 billion, up 41% quarter-over-quarter.
      • Alternatives assets were $3.3 billion, up 30% quarter-over-quarter.
      • Assets Under Stake were $4.6 billion, up 64% quarter-over-quarter.
    • Data Centers:
      • Data Centers generated Adjusted Gross Profit of $79 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $69 million for the quarter.
      • This reflects the first full quarter of revenue-generating operations under the Helios I, Phase I lease, with all 133 MW of critical IT load delivered to CoreWeave by the end of Q2.
      • Data Centers Total Assets increased 166% quarter-over-quarter to $6.8 billion from $2.5 billion.
      • Data Centers Total Liabilities increased 244% quarter-over-quarter to $5.3 billion from $1.5 billion.
      • Data Centers Quarterly Capital Expenditure was $757 million, up 69% quarter-over-quarter.
    • Treasury & Corporate:
      • Treasury & Corporate Adjusted Gross Profit was $419 million, compared to a loss of $42 million in Q2 2026.
      • Treasury & Corporate Adjusted EBITDA was $395 million, compared to a loss of $78 million in Q2 2026.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • Galaxy's digital asset trading volumes outperformed the broader spot market, where volumes declined.
    • Market dynamics for data center leasing are seen as increasingly favorable.
    • Galaxy is positioning itself among the largest and fastest-growing data center developers in North America with a pipeline of over 5.7 GW.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Risks include the inability to maintain Nasdaq's listing standards.
    • Potential costs related to AI/HPC plans, transactions, operations, and strategy, including impairment charges and negative Adjusted EBITDA in recent periods.
    • Changes in applicable laws or regulations impacting the cryptocurrency and AI/HPC industries.
    • Declines in digital asset prices or transaction volumes.
    • Risks associated with construction of AI/HPC infrastructure, including timing delays and impact on lease revenue.
    • Difficulty in obtaining additional financing for AI/HPC infrastructure needs on acceptable terms.
    • Risks related to obtaining necessary ERCOT power approvals.
    • Risks associated with the leasing business and counterparties.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Mike Novogratz, Founder and CEO, stated that Galaxy delivered a strong third quarter reflecting the strength of the Digital Assets franchise, significant appreciation in the investment portfolio, and the growing contribution from the Data Centers business.
    • Management emphasized a strategy centered on modernizing financial markets through digital assets and expanding AI infrastructure.
    • The tone highlighted disciplined execution and a focus on creating long-term value for shareholders.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The Board approved an additional $200 million share repurchase authorization.
    • Galaxy repurchased 9.8 million shares year-to-date, more than offsetting equity-based compensation dilution.
    • A previous $200 million share repurchase program announced in February 2026 was completed on October 15, 2026.
    • Galaxy completed a $3.5 billion offering of senior secured notes to fund the construction of Helios I, Phase II.
    • Total gross power pipeline for data centers expanded to over 5.7 GW.
    • An investor conference call was held on October 27, 2026, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time.
Company
GALAXY DIGITAL INC
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Financial Services
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Capital Markets