Platform Revenue Growth
Platform revenue for Q1 2026 was $4.1M, up from $3.5M in Q1 2025 — described by management as nearly 16% year‑over‑year growth.
Material Improvement in Platform Adjusted EBITDA
Platform adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to less than $0.5M in Q1 2026 versus a $1.4M loss in the prior year quarter — a 75.9% improvement and roughly $1M of loss reduction.
Expense Reductions and Headcount Cuts
Total platform expenses decreased 11% year‑over‑year in Q1 2026. Average employee headcount fell 31% (from 74 to 51), reflecting cost savings initiatives that contributed to margin improvement.
Fund Management Fee and AUM Activity
Fund management fees increased 3.7% year‑over‑year. Performance allocations were $99M at quarter end (up from $88M year‑ago). Managed capital was $490M (down from $517M sequentially but roughly flat year‑over‑year versus $495M).
Digital Asset Treasury and Tokenization Progress
Caliber holds 507,560 LINK tokens with a fair value of approximately $4.5M at quarter end. The company accelerated non‑treasury pillars: building tokenization capabilities (Steamboat and PURE offerings targeted for tokenization), implementing Chainlink ACE for automated compliance, and executing a master staking agreement to earn yield on treasury assets.
Real Estate Execution and Project Milestones
Hyatt Studios Steamboat Springs closed acquisition and construction financing in April 2026 and is expected to break ground in Q2; 3 of 4 Hyatt Studios investor offerings launched. PURE Pickleball & Padel secured building permits and is nearing shovel‑ready status. Canyon HUD construction loan approval and demolition completed for Phase 1.
CHT Operational Improvements and Monetization
Caliber Hospitality Trust sold Holiday Inn Ocotillo for $13M; a new hotel management company transitioned operations for 5 of 6 assets, with gross operating profit margins improving from 46% to 54% so far.
Capital Structure Actions to Improve Liquidity
Board approved Note Holder Conversion Program allowing unsecured noteholders to convert notes into Series AAA convertible perpetual preferred stock (tiered conversion prices $2.50/$3.50/$4.50). Since program launch ~ $1.5M of notes converted to Series AAA preferred and ~$1.9M converted to Class A common in the quarter, reducing corporate debt by ~$3.4M in this round and ~$5.3M total since October 2025.
Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance
Management reaffirmed full‑year 2026 revenue guidance of $18M–$22M and expects adjusted EBITDA and net operating income to be positive for the year, with ~60% of growth driven by project financings and ~40% from capital formation and asset management.