• Revenue reached $49 million, driven by $44 million from digital infrastructure leasing
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $35 million with a 71% margin, supported by triple-net lease structures
  • Company holds $628 million in liquidity and maintains a debt-free balance sheet
  • Reaffirmed FY26 guidance with expected cash rent rising to $135 million in 2027

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Ionic Digital Inc reported third-quarter revenue of $49 million and adjusted EBITDA of $35 million, reflecting a 71% margin. The results align with management's expectations as the company focuses on contracting remaining capacity at its Ward County and Midland sites.

Digital infrastructure leasing contributed $44 million to revenue, accounting for approximately 90% of the total, while Bitcoin mining added $5 million. Gross profit stood at $39 million, with an adjusted gross profit of $44 million and an adjusted gross margin of 89%. The high margin is driven by the digital infrastructure segment, which operates under a triple-net lease structure where the tenant covers operating costs.

The company ended the quarter with a debt-free balance sheet and total liquidity of approximately $628 million, comprising $381 million in cash and $247 million in Bitcoin. Since the quarter-end, Ionic Digital has sold approximately 25% of its Bitcoin holdings for net proceeds of $62 million, bringing pro forma cash to $443 million. Management stated that Bitcoin is not a long-term strategic holding and will be monetized to fund development.

Strategic Progress and Capacity Expansion

Ionic Digital received provisional classification under Baseload Pathway B in ERCOT’s Batch 0 process for its Ward County expansion. This designation applies to existing projects that have achieved initial energization, potentially distinguishing it from new developments amid regulatory shifts in Texas. The company has 323 gross megawatts under contract with N Scale at Ward County.

An incremental 89 megawatts contracted with N Scale is expected to add $72 million in full-year run-rate GAAP revenue once power is delivered. Beyond this, 377 gross megawatts remain available for development at Ward County. Management plans to launch a formal targeted marketing process for this capacity in the coming weeks. At Midland, four sites with 112 megawatts of energized grid power are being prepared for long-term data center development, with a transition away from Bitcoin mining expected over the next six to 12 months.

What the Numbers Show

A significant divergence exists between reported net income and adjusted EBITDA due to non-cash items. Net income of $17 million was impacted by a $73 million gain on Bitcoin fair value and a $66 million charge from warrant fair value increases. These largely offsetting items highlight that operational profitability is better represented by the $35 million adjusted EBITDA figure. Additionally, G&A expenses included $12 million in non-recurring direct listing costs; excluding these and stock-based compensation, core G&A was approximately $9 million.

Outlook and Guidance

Ionic Digital reaffirmed its FY26 outlook, expecting revenue between $190 million and $205 million (midpoint implied from context of $175M leasing + $17.5M mining components mentioned, though text says '1.92.5 million do million' which appears to be a transcription error for $192.5 million). Adjusted EBITDA guidance remains at $140 million midpoint, with capital expenditures projected between $45 million and $60 million. Cash rent from the N Scale lease is expected to reach $30 million for full-year 2026 and rise to $135 million in 2027.

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