FRMO Corp. Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results and Conference Call
MWN-AI** Summary
FRMO Corp. (OTC Pink: FRMO) recently released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending August 31, 2025. The report highlighted a substantial decrease in the company's financial performance compared to the prior year. FRMO's total book value stood at $590.4 million, a decline from $651.2 million reported at the previous fiscal year-end. The equity attributable to shareholders also decreased, showing $337.2 million, which equates to $7.66 per share, down from $353 million ($8.02 per share) in the prior period.
The company faced a net loss of $15.9 million ($0.36 per diluted share) for the quarter, contrasting sharply with a net income of $34.5 million ($0.78 per diluted share) in Q1 of the previous year. The losses were primarily attributed to a significant unrealized loss from equity securities, noted as Investment A.
Despite these challenges, FRMO reported $409.4 million in current assets, primarily consisting of cash and equity securities. Liabilities decreased slightly from $62.2 million to $58.7 million during the same period. The company emphasized its ongoing focus on expanding digital asset mining operations and noted that market valuations of their securities could fluctuate significantly.
To provide insights into its financial performance, FRMO's CEO, Murray Stahl, and President/CFO Steven Bregman will host a conference call on October 20, 2025, at 4:15 PM ET. Shareholders are encouraged to submit questions in advance. The detailed financial statements are available on the company's website and OTC Markets Group for those interested in a deeper dive into the results.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Following the release of FRMO Corp.'s fiscal 2026 first-quarter results for the period ending August 31, 2025, investors should consider several critical aspects before making any decisions regarding their positions in the company.
Firstly, the significant drop in FRMO's total book value, from $651.2 million to $590.4 million, indicates a potential concerning trend for the company. This decline was primarily driven by a $60.9 million net loss attributed to equity securities, highlighting vulnerability in their investment strategy. Investors should closely monitor the underlying factors of this loss, particularly the performance of "Investment A," which significantly impacted the financial results.
Moreover, the reduction in net income per share from $0.78 to a loss of $0.36 raises questions about FRMO's operational effectiveness and risk management. While the company retains substantial current assets ($409.4 million), the declining equity attributable to shareholders highlights the necessity for strategic reevaluation in investment choices.
On a more positive note, FRMO’s ongoing commitment to expanding its digital assets operations offers a growth pathway. The potential for recovery in the evolving digital asset space could provide opportunities for the company to pivot and improve its financial standing.
In anticipation of the upcoming conference call on October 20, 2025, investors should prepare specific questions regarding the management's insights into the recent losses and future strategies to enhance profitability. Given the volatile nature of FRMO’s investments, maintaining a cautious approach is advisable; potential investors should weigh the risks against the company's growth initiatives to make informed decisions.
Overall, while FRMO faces immediate challenges, its direction towards digital asset investment may offer recovery opportunities if managed prudently. Long-term investors might find value at current levels, assuming they are comfortable with inherent risks.
**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.
FRMO Corp. (the “Company” or “FRMO”) (OTC Pink: FRMO) reported its financial results for the fiscal year 2026 first quarter ended August 31, 2025.
Financial Highlights
FRMO’s total book value as of August 31, 2025 was $590.4 million. Excluding the non-controlling interests, equity attributable to shareholders was $337.2 million ($7.66 per share). This compares with total book value at the prior fiscal year end on May 31, 2025 of $651.2 million. Excluding the non-controlling interests, equity attributable to shareholders was $353.0 million ($8.02 per share) at May 31, 2025.
Current assets, comprised primarily of cash and equivalents and equity securities, amounted to $409.4 million as of August 31, 2025, and $471.8 million as of May 31, 2025. Total liabilities were $58.7 million as of August 31, 2025, and $62.2 million as of May 31, 2025, comprised primarily of securities sold, not yet purchased, and deferred taxes.
FRMO’s net loss attributable to the Company for the quarter ended August 31, 2025 was $15.9 million ($0.36 per diluted share), compared to net income of $34.5 million ($0.78 per diluted share) quarter ended August 31, 2024. The equity security investment that accounts for the net loss is identified as Investment A in Note 4 of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under Investment Concentration.
Net loss attributable to the Company excluding the effect of unrealized loss from equity securities and digital assets net of taxes for the three months ended August 31, 2025 was $3.9 million ($0.09 per diluted share) compared to net income attributable to the Company excluding the effect of unrealized gain from equity securities and digital assets net of taxes of $11.6 million ($0.26 per diluted share) for the three months ended August 31, 2024.
Net income or loss attributable to the Company excluding the effect of unrealized gain or loss from equity securities and digital assets net of taxes is a measure not based on GAAP and is defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures” at the end of this release.
Valuation of securities and digital assets are subject to change after August 31, 2025. The market value of several securities and digital assets might have changed substantially since that date. We look forward to finding new ways to expand our digital assets mining operations.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FRMO Corporation and its controlled subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company"). As of August 31, 2025 and May 31, 2025, the Company held a 21.80% and 21.82% equity interest in Horizon Kinetics Hard Assets LLC (“HKHA”), a company formed by Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation (“HKHC”) or (“Horizon”) and certain officers, principal stockholders and directors of the Company. The Company owns 4.42% of HKHC and earns substantially all of its advisory fees from HKHC (see Note 4 – Investments, Investments under the Equity Method of Accounting). Due to the common control and ownership between HKHA and the Company’s principal stockholders and directors, HKHA has been consolidated within the Company’s financial statements. The noncontrolling interest of 78.20% and 78.18% in HKHA has been eliminated from results of operations for the periods ended August 31, 2025 and August 31, 2024. Total stockholders’ equity includes, as a separate item, the amount attributable to the noncontrolling interests.
Further details are available in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended August 31, 2025 and August 31, 2024. These statements have been filed on the OTC Markets Group Disclosure and News Services, which may be accessed at www.otcmarkets.com/stock/FRMO/filings . These documents are also available on the FRMO website at www.frmocorp.com .
Conference Call
Murray Stahl, CEO, and Steven Bregman, President and CFO, will host a conference call on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Only questions submitted to info@frmocorp.com before 1:00 p.m. on the day of the call will be considered . You may register for the conference call by clicking on the following link:
Please register for FRMO 1Q2026 Quarterly Conference Call on Oct 20, 2025 4:15 PM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7914408292465381723
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
An audio replay link will be available on the FRMO website ( https://frmocorp.com/q_transcripts.html ) until the summary transcript is posted.
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||
August 31, | May 31, | |||||
2025 | 2025 | |||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
| Assets | ||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 45,021 | $ | 43,864 | ||
| Equity securities, at fair value | 345,510 | 408,553 | ||||
| Digital assets, at fair value | 17,663 | 16,949 | ||||
| Other current assets | 1,184 | 2,441 | ||||
| Total Current Assets | 409,377 | 471,807 | ||||
| Investment in limited partnerships and other | ||||||
| equity investments, at fair value | 195,385 | 201,529 | ||||
| Investments in securities exchanges | 12,520 | 7,947 | ||||
| Other assets | 1,688 | 1,483 | ||||
| Investment in Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation | 19,929 | 20,439 | ||||
| Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation royalty participation | 10,200 | 10,200 | ||||
| Total Assets | $ | 649,100 | $ | 713,404 | ||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||
| Current Liabilities: | ||||||
| Securities sold, not yet purchased | $ | 941 | $ | 1,307 | ||
| Other current liabilities | 1,301 | 268 | ||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 2,242 | 1,575 | ||||
| Deferred Tax Liability | 55,874 | 60,017 | ||||
| Mortgage payable | 616 | 622 | ||||
| Total Liabilities | 58,731 | 62,214 | ||||
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||||||
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to the Company | 337,156 | 352,985 | ||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 253,213 | 298,205 | ||||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 590,369 | 651,190 | ||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 649,100 | $ | 713,404 | ||
| (Components may not sum to totals due to rounding) |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income | ||||||||
| (amounts in thousands, except share data) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
August 31, | August 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||
| Fees | $ | 923 | $ | 737 | ||||
| Equity earnings from limited partnerships | ||||||||
| and limited liability companies | 463 | 2,556 | ||||||
| Unrealized (losses) gains from investments | (7,484 | ) | 16,399 | |||||
| Other | 1,153 | 4,457 | ||||||
| Total revenue before unrealized (losses) gains from equity securities | ||||||||
| and digital assets | (4,945 | ) | 24,150 | |||||
| Unrealized (losses) gains from equity securities | (58,061 | ) | 88,435 | |||||
| Unrealized gains from digital assets | 694 | (1,422 | ) | |||||
| Total Revenue | (62,313 | ) | 111,163 | |||||
| Total Expenses | 372 | 418 | ||||||
| (Loss) Income from Operations before Provision for Income Taxes | (62,684 | ) | 110,744 | |||||
| (Benefit from) Provision for Income Taxes | (1,764 | ) | 10,489 | |||||
| Net (Loss) Income | (60,921 | ) | 100,255 | |||||
| Less net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (45,063 | ) | 65,769 | |||||
| Net (Loss) Income Attributable to FRMO Corporation | $ | (15,858 | ) | $ | 34,487 | |||
| Diluted (Loss) Net Income per Common Share | $ | (0.36 | ) | $ | 0.78 | |||
| Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | ||||||||
| Basic | 44,022,781 | 44,022,781 | ||||||
| Diluted | 44,022,781 | 44,027,112 | ||||||
| (Components may not sum to totals due to rounding) |
About FRMO Corp.
FRMO Corp. invests in and receives revenues based upon consulting and advisory fee interests in the asset management sector.
FRMO had 44,022,781 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 31, 2025.
For more information, visit our website at www.frmocorp.com .
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 – With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words like “believe,” “expect” and “anticipate” mean that these are our best estimates as of this writing, but that there can be no assurances that expected or anticipated results or events will actually take place, so our actual future results could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: our ability to maintain our competitive advantages, the general economics of the financial industry, our ability to finance growth, our ability to identify and close acquisitions on terms favorable to the Company, and a sustainable market.
Further information on our risk factors is contained in our quarterly and annual reports as filed on our website www.frmocorp.com and on www.otcmarkets.com/stock/FRMO/filings .
Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures
Net income or loss attributable to the Company excluding the effect of unrealized gain or loss from equity securities and digital assets is net income or loss attributable to the Company exclusive of unrealized gains or losses from equity securities and digital assets, net of tax. Net income or loss attributable to the Company is the GAAP measure most closely comparable to net income attributable to the Company excluding the effect of unrealized gain or loss from equity securities and digital assets.
Management uses net income or loss attributable to the Company excluding the effect of unrealized gain or loss from equity securities and digital assets, along with other measures, to gauge the Company’s performance and evaluate results, which can be skewed when including unrealized gain or loss from equity securities and digital assets, which may vary significantly between periods. Net income or loss attributable to the Company excluding the effect of unrealized gain or loss from equity securities is provided as supplemental information, and is not a substitute for net income or loss attributable to the Company and does not reflect the Company’s overall profitability.
The following table reconciles the net income or loss attributable to the Company excluding the effect of unrealized gain or loss from equity securities and digital assets to net income or loss attributable to the Company for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
| August 31, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| (000’s except per common share amounts and percentages) | Amount | Diluted loss per common share | Amount | Diluted earnings per common share | ||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Income Attributable to the Company Excluding the Effect of Unrealized (Loss) Gain from Equity Securities and Digital Assets, and Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Common Share Reconciliation: | ||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to the Company | $ | (15,858 | ) | $ | (0.36 | ) | $ | 34,487 | $ | 0.78 | ||||
| Unrealized (loss) gain from equity securities and digital assets | (57,367 | ) | 87,013 | |||||||||||
| Unrealized (loss) gain from equity securities and digital assets attributable to noncontrolling interests | (45,584 | ) | 62,929 | |||||||||||
| Unrealized (loss) gain from equity securities and digital assets attributable to the Company | (11,783 | ) | 24,084 | |||||||||||
| Tax (provision) on unrealized (loss) gain from equity securities and digital assets attributable to the company | (190 | ) | (1,177 | ) | ||||||||||
| Unrealized (loss) gain from equity securities and digital assets attributable to the Company, net of taxes | (11,973 | ) | $ | (0.27 | ) | 22,907 | $ | 0.52 | ||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to the Company excluding the effect of unrealized (loss) gain from equity securities and digital assets | $ | (3,885 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | 11,579 | $ | 0.26 | ||||
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 44,022,781 | 44,027,112 | ||||||||||||
| (Components may not sum to totals due to rounding) |
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Thérèse Byars
Corporate Secretary
Email: tbyars@frmocorp.com
Telephone: 646-495-7337
www.frmocorp.com
FAQ**
What factors contributed to the decline in FRMO Corporation FRMO's total book value from $651.2 million at May 32025, to $590.4 million at August 32025?
How does FRMO Corporation FRMO plan to mitigate the impact of the $15.9 million net loss attributable to the company during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026?
Can you elaborate on the reasons behind the unrealized losses in equity securities and digital assets reported by FRMO Corporation FRMO for the three months ending August 31, 2025?
In light of the recent financial results, what strategic initiatives is FRMO Corporation FRMO considering to expand its digital assets mining operations moving forward?
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