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Revenue: Approximately $11 million for the full year 2024; $2 million for Q4 2024.
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Core EBITDA: $3.9 million for the full year 2024; $3.3 million for Q4 2024.
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Net Income: $2 million for Q4 2024, a 220% improvement from a net loss of $1.6 million in Q4 2023.
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Bitcoin Mined: 170.6 Bitcoin in 2024; 21.7 Bitcoin in Q4 2024.
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Bitcoin Holdings: 150.2 Bitcoin as of December 31, 2024; valued at $14.4 million.
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Average Bitcoin Price: $83,000 during Q4 2024; $61,000 for the full year 2024.
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Operational Efficiency: Staff costs, payroll, professional fees, and SGA expenses down 18% year over year.
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Cash Holdings: Increased 40% to $3.4 million in fiscal year 2024.
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Debt Financing: $5 million secured loan backed by Bitcoin collateral.
Release Date: March 31, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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LM Funding America Inc (NASDAQ:LMFA) achieved profitability in 2024 on a core EBITDA basis, demonstrating effective cost management and strategic planning.
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The company successfully transitioned to a vertically integrated model, managing its own mining infrastructure, which improved margins and operational efficiency.
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LMFA increased its Bitcoin holdings significantly, from 95.1 Bitcoin at the end of 2023 to 150.2 Bitcoin by December 2024, aligning with its long-term strategy.
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The company expanded its total energized hash rate to 560 petahash per second by February 2025, indicating growth in its mining capacity.
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LMFA's market cap is significantly undervalued compared to its Bitcoin holdings, presenting a compelling investment opportunity according to the company's assessment.
Negative Points
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Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased to approximately $2 million from $4.1 million in the same quarter of 2023, primarily due to the Bitcoin halving event and machine relocations.
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The company faces challenges in expanding its infrastructure, with new mining machines yet to be installed and limited space for additional capacity at its current site.
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LMFA's operations are heavily reliant on Bitcoin market conditions, which can be volatile and impact financial performance.
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The company has a $5 million secured loan backed by Bitcoin, which could pose risks if Bitcoin prices fluctuate unfavorably.
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LMFA has no current plans to diversify into AI or other sectors, potentially limiting growth opportunities outside of Bitcoin mining.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Are the 256 new mining machines included in the current 560 petahash per second capacity? A: Richard Russell, CFO: No, the new machines have not yet arrived and will be added once they are installed.