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Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
$4.00
▼(-1.48% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/18/26
The score is held down primarily by high leverage and ongoing losses alongside bearish price trends (price well below key moving averages with negative MACD). Earnings-call guidance for a 30%–40% core revenue decline in 2026 adds near-term risk, partially offset by positive operating/free cash flow and improved full-year operational metrics and liquidity.
Positive Factors
Positive operating and free cash flow
Bitcoin Depot produces positive operating and free cash flow (TTM FCF roughly $33M) despite GAAP losses. Durable cash generation supports ongoing operations, funds fleet optimization and selective M&A, and provides a liquidity buffer to absorb crypto demand cyclicality and regulatory noise.
Expanding kiosk footprint with higher transaction size
Scale and higher per-transaction amounts are structural advantages: a 15% larger kiosk base plus a 43% rise in median ticket size improves unit economics, raises lifetime customer spend, and creates distribution density that supports durable revenue generation across months despite episodic volatility.
Margin expansion and improved adjusted EBITDA
Sustained margin improvement (gross margin +300bps; adjusted EBITDA +42% full year) indicates operating leverage as the kiosk network scales. Structural margin gains suggest better pricing power and cost control, supporting longer-term cash conversion even if revenues oscillate.
Negative Factors
High leverage and thin equity base
A debt-to-equity ratio near 5.2x and prior negative equity point to a highly leveraged balance sheet. This restricts financial flexibility, increases refinancing and covenant risks, and can limit the company's ability to fund growth initiatives or absorb prolonged regulatory-driven revenue declines over the coming months.
Regulatory headwinds impacting core revenue
Management's 30–40% 2026 revenue guidance reflects structural regulatory changes (e.g., transaction size caps and stricter ID rules) that reduce addressable volume and per-transaction economics. Such regulatory shifts can persist across states, materially compressing throughput and revenues over a multi‑month horizon.
Limited near-term revenue offset from new initiatives
New products and recent acquisitions are unlikely to materially offset the 2026 revenue decline: Cut is expected to contribute under $5M and ReadyBox is immaterial near-term. This leaves the company dependent on its core kiosk economics while diversification benefits lag adoption timelines.

Bitcoin Depot (BTM) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Bitcoin Depot Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionBitcoin Depot Inc. owns and operates a network of cryptocurrency kiosks in North America. It provides users to buy and sell bitcoin, litecoin, and ethereum cryptocurrencies; and engages in the sale of cryptocurrency to consumers at a network of retail locations through its BDCheckout product offering and through its website over the counter trade. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Bitcoin Depot Inc. is a subsidiary of BT Assets, Inc.
How the Company Makes MoneyBitcoin Depot primarily makes money by charging transaction fees (the spread/markup embedded in the exchange rate and/or disclosed service fees) when customers use its Bitcoin ATMs or other cash-to-crypto channels to purchase cryptocurrency. In this model, customers typically insert cash at a kiosk, Bitcoin Depot facilitates the crypto delivery to the customer’s wallet (or provides a mechanism to receive it), and the company captures a fee as compensation for providing the access point, compliance controls, and transaction processing. A key driver of transaction volume is the company’s placement agreements with third-party retail locations (e.g., convenience stores and similar venues) where it installs and operates kiosks; these relationships expand footprint and customer access, and the company may share economics with location partners (exact terms vary by contract). Revenue is therefore largely transaction-driven and influenced by factors such as kiosk footprint, customer usage, fee levels/competitive dynamics, cryptocurrency price volatility and demand, and regulatory/compliance requirements that affect operating costs and transaction throughput.

Bitcoin Depot Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Mar 16, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 20, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: solid full-year operational and liquidity gains (revenue +7% YoY, kiosks +15%, median transaction size +43%, full-year adjusted EBITDA +42%, cash +147%) and strategic diversification (acquisitions, partnerships, new products). However, near-term performance weakened materially in Q4 (Q4 revenue -15% YoY, Q4 adjusted EBITDA down ~88%), GAAP results included a significant arbitration accrual, operating expenses rose, and management guided for a substantial 30%–40% revenue decline in the core business for 2026 due to regulatory headwinds. Overall, positives around scale, margins, cash, and strategic initiatives are balanced by significant short-term regulatory and financial challenges.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Full-Year Revenue Growth
Revenue for the full year increased 7% to $615,000,000, driven by kiosk expansion and higher median transaction size.
Installed Kiosk Expansion
Installed kiosks at year-end were 9,721, up 15% year-over-year, reflecting organic growth and targeted acquisitions (including >500 kiosks from National Day Bitcoin ATM).
Increase in Median Transaction Size
Median transaction size grew to $400, an increase of 43% versus 2024, supporting higher per-unit economics.
Adjusted EBITDA Growth (Full Year)
Adjusted EBITDA for the full year increased 42% to $56,400,000, underscoring operating leverage over a full-cycle view.
Material Cash and Liquidity Build
Cash, cash equivalents, and cryptocurrencies rose to $76,600,000 from $31,000,000 at the end of 2024 (increase of $45.6M, ~147%), and operating cash flow was $34,000,000 (up 51% YoY).
Gross Margin Expansion (Full Year)
Full-year gross margin expanded by 300 basis points to 17.2%, indicating improved unit economics despite quarterly volatility.
Strategic M&A and Partnerships
Company completed multiple strategic moves: asset acquisitions (National Day Bitcoin ATM assets, Instant Coin Bank), partnerships (GPM Investments — 188 initial locations; Wild Bill pilot with opportunity across ~250 locations), acquisition of Cut (P2P social betting) and launch of ReadyBox merchant cash advance product to diversify revenue streams.
Lifetime Value and User Spend
Defined lifetime value: users who transacted between 2016 and 12/31/2025 averaged $5,311 in cumulative purchases, up 5% year-over-year.
Negative Updates
Fourth-Quarter Revenue Decline
Q4 revenue declined to $116,000,000 from $136,800,000 year-over-year, a drop of approximately 15.2%, primarily attributed to recently enacted state regulations (transaction size caps) and enhanced compliance standards.
Quarterly Gross Profit and Margin Pressure
Reported gross profit (quarter) fell to $15,300,000 from $23,500,000 (-34.9% YoY) and fourth-quarter gross margin declined to 13.2% from 17.2% a year earlier, reflecting lower revenue volumes in the quarter.
Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA Compression
Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 fell to $1,600,000 from $13,000,000 year-over-year, an ~87.7% decline, driven by lower revenue and higher operating expenses.
GAAP Net Loss and Arbitration Liability
GAAP net loss for 2025 was $24,900,000 versus GAAP net income of $5,400,000 in 2024; results included an $18,500,000 accrual for an arbitration judgment liability, a significant one-time charge.
Higher Operating Expenses in Q4
Total operating expenses in the fourth quarter increased to $21,400,000 from $15,000,000 (+42.7% YoY), driven by higher legal and incentive compensation-related expenses; full-year OpEx rose 7% to $72,100,000.
Material 2026 Revenue Guidance Decline
Management expects 2026 revenue for the core BTM business to decline between 30% and 40% YoY as the industry resets under evolving state regulations, signaling near-term headwinds and uncertainty.
Regulatory Headwinds Impacting Transaction Activity
Recently enacted state regulations (transaction size caps) and enhanced identity/compliance measures modestly reduced transaction activity in Q4 and are expected to continue driving volatility and reduced volume in affected jurisdictions.
Limited Near-Term Revenue Contribution from New Initiatives
Management does not expect newly acquired or launched initiatives (Cut P2P betting platform, ReadyBox merchant cash advance) to have a material impact on overall 2026 revenue, with Cut expected to generate less than $5,000,000 in 2026 absent additional investment.
Company Guidance
Management guided that 2026 will be a challenging year for the core BTM business, expecting revenue to decline 30%–40% year‑over‑year versus 2025 revenue of $615.0M (implying roughly $369M–$431M), with installed kiosks likely to stay roughly flat or down slightly from ~9,721 units at year‑end 2025; median transaction size was $400 in 2025 (up 43% YoY). They said the Cut acquisition will not be material this year (revenue expected below $5.0M in 2026) and the new ReadyBox merchant cash‑advance product also won’t meaningfully move consolidated revenue in 2026, while the company will focus on cost containment, fleet optimization/relocations and scaling P2P and MCB initiatives; management also expects 80%–90% of states to clarify their regulatory stance by the end of 2026.

Bitcoin Depot Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Mixed fundamentals: cash flow is a relative bright spot (positive operating cash flow and free cash flow), but revenue momentum has weakened and net losses persist. Balance-sheet risk is elevated with very high leverage (debt-to-equity ~5.2x in TTM and negative equity in 2023–2024), limiting financial flexibility.
Income Statement
42
Neutral
Revenue momentum has weakened, with revenue down in 2024 (annual) and further down in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months). Profitability is pressured: net losses persist in 2023–2024 and continue in TTM, despite a clear improvement in operating profit versus prior years (EBIT margin rises to ~7.7% in TTM from ~4.2% in 2024). Gross margin has improved to ~18% in TTM, but the company is still not converting that into bottom-line profits, keeping earnings quality and consistency below average.
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Leverage is high and balance-sheet risk looks elevated. Debt relative to equity is extreme in TTM (debt-to-equity ~5.2x) and was distorted by negative equity in 2023–2024, indicating a thin capital base and limited balance-sheet flexibility. While equity turns positive in TTM, it remains small versus debt, and returns on equity are negative in TTM due to the net loss—suggesting the capital structure is still strained.
Cash Flow
62
Positive
Cash generation is a relative strength: operating cash flow and free cash flow are positive across periods, and TTM free cash flow (~$33M) is strong even with a net loss, indicating cash earnings are better than accounting earnings. However, free cash flow has declined versus the prior year (TTM growth is negative), and operating cash flow is not consistently strong relative to revenue (coverage ratios are moderate and below 1.0 in most years), pointing to some volatility and reinvestment/working-capital sensitivity.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue614.85M573.70M688.97M646.83M548.98M245.13M
Gross Profit113.30M91.44M101.03M72.30M56.03M31.09M
EBITDA29.63M34.22M26.23M35.04M26.79M17.38M
Net Income-5.77M-11.69M-26.10M3.98M5.94M14.41M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets0.0080.10M77.38M93.40M108.33M53.06M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments0.0030.98M30.47M38.08M38.03M41.15M
Total Debt65.36M63.51M31.33M62.62M69.31M29.38M
Total Liabilities118.61M96.59M68.00M83.96M89.35M33.76M
Stockholders Equity12.67M-23.63M-15.81M7.21M17.54M19.30M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow33.20M11.79M41.08M30.14M15.35M16.90M
Operating Cash Flow33.98M22.54M41.10M31.25M23.28M18.28M
Investing Cash Flow-13.87M-11.37M-22.00K-3.11M-19.32M-1.38M
Financing Cash Flow16.18M-11.58M-48.86M-28.54M-7.02M17.66M

Bitcoin Depot Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price4.06
Price Trends
50DMA
6.72
Negative
100DMA
9.87
Negative
200DMA
20.60
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.69
Negative
RSI
30.51
Neutral
STOCH
11.90
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BTM, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 4.06 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5.10, below the 50-day MA of 6.72, and below the 200-day MA of 20.60, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.69 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 30.51 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.90 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for BTM.

Bitcoin Depot Risk Analysis

Bitcoin Depot disclosed 83 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Bitcoin Depot reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Bitcoin Depot Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
68
Neutral
$391.23M13.3620.19%29.96%66.09%
68
Neutral
$18.00B11.429.92%3.81%9.73%1.22%
61
Neutral
$540.54M1.5822.65%9.52%496.04%
45
Neutral
$21.01M3.72-3.52%83.39%
44
Neutral
$42.54M-111.86-142.50%8.60%
40
Underperform
$270.53K-0.13-164.77%-200.22%76.90%
39
Underperform
$7.70M-0.41-13.86%-32.19%
* Financial Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
BTM
Bitcoin Depot
4.06
-5.81
-58.87%
GREE
Greenidge Generation Holdings
1.33
0.48
56.47%
BTBT
Bit Digital
1.67
-0.59
-26.11%
LGHL
Lion Group Holding
1.26
-66.99
-98.15%
ARBK
Argo Blockchain
3.01
-83.82
-96.53%
FUFU
BitFuFu
2.35
-1.87
-44.31%

Bitcoin Depot Corporate Events

Executive/Board Changes
Bitcoin Depot Announces Resignation of Chief Operating Officer
Negative
Mar 17, 2026

On March 11, 2026, Bitcoin Depot Inc. announced that Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth Simer resigned from her role at the company. The leadership change marked a shift in the firm’s executive team and could influence how the company manages its operations and strategic priorities within the competitive cryptocurrency services sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (BTM) stock is a Sell with a $4.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bitcoin Depot stock, see the BTM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Split
Bitcoin Depot Announces One-for-Seven Reverse Stock Split
Neutral
Feb 19, 2026

Bitcoin Depot Inc., a leading North American provider of cash-to-bitcoin kiosks and related services, announced on February 19, 2026, that it will implement a one-for-seven reverse stock split of its common stock, effective February 23, 2026, with its Class A shares continuing to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker BTM. The move, approved by stockholders in January 2026 and the board on February 12, 2026, will not change the company’s authorized share counts, will cash out fractional shares, and will proportionally adjust warrants and equity awards so that investors’ percentage ownership remains effectively unchanged aside from fractional-share treatment.

As part of the reverse split, the company will adjust the number of Class A shares underlying public warrants and increase the warrant exercise price to maintain economic equivalence, while also proportionately modifying equity-based awards and other convertible securities. The announcement marks a capital-structure change that consolidates the share count and is designed to apply uniformly across all stockholders, with no action required from investors holding shares through brokers or in street name.

The most recent analyst rating on (BTM) stock is a Hold with a $0.96 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bitcoin Depot stock, see the BTM Stock Forecast page.

Regulatory Filings and ComplianceStock Split
Bitcoin Depot Gains Approval to Pursue Reverse Stock Split
Neutral
Jan 13, 2026

On January 12, 2026, Bitcoin Depot Inc. obtained written consent from a majority stockholder group holding approximately 91.4% of its voting power to approve a reverse stock split of its common stock at a ratio to be set between one-for-five and one-for-twenty. The approval authorizes the board to determine the exact split ratio, to file an amendment to the company’s certificate of incorporation to effect the reverse split any time before June 30, 2026, or to abandon the split entirely if it later concludes the move is not in the best interests of the company or its stockholders, with a Schedule 14C information statement to be filed and distributed under SEC rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (BTM) stock is a Hold with a $1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bitcoin Depot stock, see the BTM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Bitcoin Depot amends credit agreement, prepays term loans
Positive
Dec 29, 2025

On December 19, 2025, Bitcoin Depot subsidiaries entered into a second amendment to their existing credit agreement with Silverview Credit Partners and other lenders, under which the borrowing entity made a $7 million prepayment to reduce the outstanding principal of both Tranche A and Tranche B term loans by $3.5 million each, thereby revising the remaining amortization schedule. The amendment also raised the monetary judgment threshold that could trigger an event of default to $3.5 million and carved out an event-of-default exception for certain existing matters, changes that together adjust the company’s leverage profile and slightly ease its default risk parameters under the lending arrangement.

The most recent analyst rating on (BTM) stock is a Hold with a $1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bitcoin Depot stock, see the BTM Stock Forecast page.

Shareholder Meetings
Bitcoin Depot shareholders show strong support at annual meeting
Positive
Dec 18, 2025

At its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on December 12, 2025, Bitcoin Depot Inc. reported a high participation rate, with 93.44% of its 413.8 million eligible common shares voting. Shareholders unanimously backed the company’s slate of seven directors, with no votes cast against any nominee, and also ratified Wolf & Company, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, signaling strong investor support for the firm’s current leadership and governance structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (BTM) stock is a Hold with a $1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bitcoin Depot stock, see the BTM Stock Forecast page.

Glossary
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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 18, 2026