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AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (ATCH)·Q1 2026 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Revenue grew 52% year over year to $4.25M; operating loss narrowed to $(0.877)M; net loss was $(0.44)M as prior-year benefited from one-time fair-value adjustments .
- Balance sheet inflection: stockholders’ equity turned positive at $6.86M; cash and restricted cash were $32.2M; post-quarter $20M financing resolved prior going concern .
- Operational momentum: Wilson-Davis remained profitable; net capital $12.28M; third correspondent clearing client signed and onboarding; stock loan revenues accelerating .
- Near-term catalysts: regulatory filing timeline for Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming, correspondent clearing onboarding in Q1 CY2026, and fintech/LocBox product expansion in 2026 .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Positive equity and going concern resolved following $20M financing: “We have achieved positive stockholders’ equity… secured $20 million in additional financing…” — John Schaible .
- Strong revenue growth and narrowing operating loss: Revenue $4.25M (+52% YoY); operating loss $(0.877)M vs $(0.941)M prior year .
- Subsidiary performance and capital strength: WDCO net capital $12.28M (≈$2.0M above requirements) and profitability; third correspondent clearing client signed .
What Went Wrong
- Consolidated bottom line remains negative: Net loss $(0.44)M vs prior-year net income $10.7M (prior year benefited from one-time fair-value adjustments) .
- Dilution and capital structure complexity: shares outstanding increased to 126.8M as of Sep 30, 2025 due to conversions; derivative liabilities and financing structures remain a focus .
- Operating cash flow pressure: operating cash outflow $(2.50)M in the quarter; financing inflows $5.14M offset liquidity needs .
Financial Results
Year-over-Year (Q1 FY2026 vs Q1 FY2025)
Sequential (Q4 FY2025 → Q1 FY2026) — Balance Sheet/ Liquidity
Quarterly Trend (last 3 quarters) — S&P Global data
Values marked with * are retrieved from S&P Global.
Note: Current quarter press release/10‑Q report operating loss of $(0.877)M and revenue $4.25M; S&P Global quarterly classifications differ, which may reflect consolidation scope and timing. Cross-reference to primary filings for definitive GAAP figures .
Segment/Operational KPIs
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “This quarter marks a key inflection point for AtlasClear… secured $20 million in additional financing to fund expansion and strengthen liquidity.” — John Schaible, Executive Chairman .
- “Operationally, we continue to see growth and diversification… stock loan platform continues to deliver double-digit month-over-month revenue growth.” — Craig Ridenhour, President .
- CFO perspective: “The successful $20 million capital raise… fully resolves the going concern qualification… strategically positioned to accelerate integration of technology, clearing, and banking.” — Sandip Patel, CFO/GC .
Q&A Highlights
- Regulatory process timeline: Management anticipates formal Fed filing for Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming by Jan 31, expressed confidence in bank’s profile and process .
- Correspondent clearing pipeline: Third client onboarding Q1 CY2026 expected to materially contribute to FY2026 revenues .
- Operating leverage focus: Emphasis on disciplined expense control and capital efficiency as revenues scale, aiming to expand WDCO’s regulatory capital buffer .
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus estimates for Q1 FY2026 EPS and revenue were unavailable for ATCH; the company did not provide formal numerical guidance in the press release or call [Values retrieved from S&P Global].
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Balance sheet de-risking and fresh capital materially reduce insolvency risk and support integration/execution; equity is now positive, a clear narrative shift since de-SPAC .
- Revenue growth (+52% YoY) with narrowing operating loss indicates improving unit economics; watch for operating leverage as correspondent clearing ramps in CY2026 .
- WDCO profitability and net capital strength underpin recurring revenue; increased stock loan revenues provide incremental margin tailwinds .
- Regulatory milestone for bank acquisition (Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming) is a key medium-term catalyst for integrated platform economics; filing by Jan 31 is the next checkpoint .
- Dilution remains a consideration given share count expansion from conversions; monitor future capital raises and warrant exercises for potential overhang .
- With no formal guidance and limited Street coverage, near-term stock moves likely hinge on execution updates: correspondent client onboarding timing, bank filing progress, and stock loan growth cadence .
Bolded surprises/beats/misses: None relative to Street due to unavailable S&P Global consensus. The primary surprises were qualitative: elimination of going concern, positive equity swing, and $20M financing completion .