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Empery Digital Inc. EMPD

Finance Services · SIC 6199 · Vertical: Finance Services (SIC 6199)

2.26USD−7.76% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Empery Digital Inc. (EMPD), formerly Volcon, combines a bitcoin treasury strategy launched in July 2025 with more than 500 million dollars of capital raised, with a small electric vehicle segment that now consists mainly of the Brat e-bike. The company matters now because it has cut costs, sold the Volcon brand and depends heavily on bitcoin prices to support its obligations. It held 3,359 BTC as of March 25, 2026.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Empery Digital Inc. (EMPD) stock was 2.26 USD (−7.76% on the day), with market capitalisation 63.5 m USD, beta 1.43, 52-week range 2.26–6.61 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 80.0 k USD (−57.9% YoY), net income of -43.0 m USD, diluted EPS -1.53 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
63.5 m USD
shares as of 06 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -8.07 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-357.09%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.43
Volatility (1y) 79%
52-week range
2.266.61

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
32.0
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
2.34 – 3.37
below the lower band · %B -0.08 · band width 36.1%
SMA 50 / 200
3.00 / 3.79
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.15 / -0.09
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−26.9%−2.0%−24.9 pp—
3 months−20.7%−2.2%−18.5 pp—
6 months−56.0%+4.3%−60.3 pp—
Year to date−50.5%+10.6%−61.1 pp—
1 year−63.7%+10.5%−74.2 pp−52.3%
3 years−100.0%+73.7%−173.7 pp−66.7%
5 years−100.0%+61.7%−161.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−65.8%
05 Nov 2025 → 04 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−100.0%
18 Nov 2021 → 04 Nov 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−96.1%
S&P 500 +10.1%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
80.0 k USD
−57.9% YoY
Net income
-43.0 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-1.53
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-53,780.3% / -52,573.0%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue1.1 m933.2 k462.3 k190.2 k198.3 k-662.3 k225.7 k80.0 k
Cost of revenue10.3 m3.0 m504.6 k387.3 k291.6 k-586.9 k162.6 k148.2 k
Gross profit-9.2 m-2.0 m-42.3 k-197.1 k-93.3 k-75.4 k63.1 k-68.2 k
Operating income-12.1 m-3.7 m-2.1 m-3.5 m-34.5 m-112.6 m-83.3 m-42.1 m
Depreciation & amortisation72.3 k ≈92.6 k40.8 k119.7 k ≈112.2 k ≈28.8 k14.6 k12.6 k ≈
Interest expense83.3 k33.4 k89.2 k74.5 k361.5 k1.7 m2.1 m1.1 m
Pre-tax income——-2.1 m-3.5 m——-85.4 m-43.0 m
Income tax0000-5.4 m000
Net income-13.6 m-5.2 m-2.5 m-3.9 m-29.2 m-114.5 m-85.4 m-43.0 m
Diluted EPS-191.46-69.22 ≈-7.27-7.57-0.80-3.15 ≈-2.59-1.53
Operating cash flow-4.1 m ≈-3.8 m-3.6 m-3.7 m ≈-7.6 m ≈-3.0 m-3.5 m-6.9 m ≈
Capex20.7 k ≈35.7 k201.8 k3.1 k ≈-3 ≈323.7 k2 ≈
Share repurchases0 ≈0401.8 k109.1 k ≈38.9 m ≈56.9 m44.2 m9.8 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20212022202320242025
Revenue448.8 k4.5 m3.3 m4.0 m975.0 k
Revenue YoYunavailable+913.0%−28.3%+22.2%−75.5%
Net income-40.1 m-34.2 m-45.1 m-45.5 m-150.1 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS-8.79-325.20-187,796.71-1,175.22-8.12
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-8,940.2%-753.0%-1,382.1%-1,142.5%-15,390.4%
Free cash flow-25.0 m-34.4 m-30.5 m-16.3 m-18.1 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
9.0 m USD
Financial debt
99.8 m USD
Net debt
90.9 m USD
Equity
269.2 m USD
Total assets
372.4 m USD
Debt / equity
0.37x
Current ratio
0.27x
ROE
-111.5%
ROA
-79.3%
FCF margin
-1,851.7%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
3.3 m
2024
4.0 m
2025
975.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
11.4 m
2024
18.0 m
2025
1.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
-8.1 m
2024
-14.0 m
2025
-362.6 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-29.8 m
2024
-25.7 m
2025
-153.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
249.2 k
2024
362.1 k
2025
301.5 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-29.5 m ≈
2024
-25.3 m ≈
2025
-153.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
5.0 m
2024
643.7 k
2025
2.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
—
2024
-44.2 m
2025
-154.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
0
2024
0
2025
-5.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-45.1 m
2024
-45.5 m
2025
-150.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-187,796.71
2024
-1,175.22
2025
-8.12

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
240
2024
38.7 k
2025
18.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
8.2 m
2024
2.2 m
2025
9.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
203.3 k
2024
88.2 k
2025
312.1 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
9.0 m
2024
1.5 m
2025
346.2 k

SEC (XBRL)· 08 May 2026verified

Current assets
2023
19.5 m
2024
5.1 m
2025
14.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
1.3 m
2024
206.1 k
2025
234.7 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
0
2024
15.7 k
2025
36.9 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
22.1 m
2024
6.2 m
2025
372.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
831.2 k
2024
385.3 k
2025
745.5 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
0
2025
49.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
107.0 k
2024
0
2025
49.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
40.9 m
2024
4.6 m
2025
52.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
41.8 m
2024
6.2 m
2025
103.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
-19.6 m †
2024
40.8 k †
2025
269.2 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-29.6 m
2024
-16.0 m
2025
-17.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
949.7 k
2024
312.1 k
2025
204.9 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-30.5 m ≈
2024
-16.3 m ≈
2025
-18.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-860.7 k
2024
-230.3 k
2025
-453.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
27.1 m
2024
10.4 m
2025
478.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
—
2024
0
2025
96.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-75.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-40.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
insufficient data
EBITDA margin
unavailable
insufficient data
EBIT margin
unavailable
insufficient data
Net margin
unavailable
insufficient data
FCF margin
unavailable
insufficient data

Returns

ROE
-427.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-275.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
-274.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
-161.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
51.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
Debt / equity
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
-52.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-21.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
23.7 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-21.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
insufficient data
Days inventory outstanding
9,694 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
11,020 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
63.5 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
114.9 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-357.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/EBIT
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/Sales
unavailable
insufficient data
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-33.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
235.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

2.26 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 63.5 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
63.5 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
0.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
ROE
-427.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
unavailable
insufficient data
Revenue growth (YoY)
-75.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

31/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 06 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 07 Aug 2026
verified 772derived 62

Score by group

44% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Finance Services (SIC 6199)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality-274.4%9 (vs peers)24%
Net margin · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-40.1%0 (on a fixed band)19%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet-52.3x0 (on a fixed band)14%
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.5x0 (on a fixed band)10%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-33.1%0 (on a fixed band)19%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns235.7%100 (on a fixed band)14%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet0/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial9/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Empery Digital Inc. (EMPD). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 975.0 k USD in 2025; YoY growth -75.5%; ROE -427.8%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 235.7%

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: -274.4%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -40.1%
  • Interest coverage: -52.3x
  • Current ratio: 0.5x
  • FCF yield: -33.1%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net margin, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Finance Services (SIC 6199) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 12.8x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
—
vertical median 3.3x
P/B
0.6x
vertical median 1.1x
below median (−47.2%)
ROE
-427.8%
vertical median -14.1%
below median
Net margin
—
vertical median -81.1%
EBIT margin
—
vertical median -148.1%
Revenue YoY
-75.5%
vertical median 11.1%
below median (−781.9%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -0.4x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.8%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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YRDYiren Digital Ltd.68.9 m8.80.6%1.0%−85.9%−91% / −86%
EMPDEmpery Digital Inc.63.5 m—-427.8%—−75.5%−64% / −100%
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1- and 3-year price returns: for EMPD from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Empery Digital Inc. (EMPD), formerly Volcon, combines a bitcoin treasury strategy launched in July 2025 with more than 500 million dollars of capital raised, with a small electric vehicle segment that now consists mainly of the Brat e-bike. The company matters now because it has cut costs, sold the Volcon brand and depends heavily on bitcoin prices to support its obligations 12. It held 3,359 BTC as of March 25, 2026 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company holds a large amount of bitcoin, giving direct exposure to the digital asset, and has significantly reduced operating costs 13. Capital raised in 2025 allowed share repurchases below net asset value 1.
  • The operating structure is simpler after the four-wheel lines were sold, and a small team manages the treasury strategy 3. The Cardinal Power partnership widens income options beyond bitcoin 2.
  • The company has earned income from trading bitcoin derivatives, providing an additional source of revenue 1.

Weaknesses

  • Unrealized losses on digital assets dominated results, while bicycle revenue is small compared with treasury activity 13.
  • The company carries high-interest debt secured by bitcoin, so a price decline can force sales 1.
  • Material weaknesses in internal control identified in the 2020 audit have not been fully remediated, which may complicate financial reporting 1.

Opportunities

  • If the data center projects with Cardinal Power proceed, the company could obtain more predictable lease income 2.
  • Inventory financing for golf cart and UTV producers could generate income from the spread between cost of capital and interest 12.
  • Launching new products in Europe and a cargo bike could open new markets in the second half of 2026 13.

Threats

  • A fall in the bitcoin price could trigger margin calls and forced asset sales, affecting equity 1.
  • Tariffs and regulatory changes could raise product costs and restrict access to financing 13.
  • Reliance on a single e-bike manufacturer exposes the company to delays or cancelled customer orders 1.

Risks

  • Dependence on the bitcoin pricehigh

    Most balance sheet assets are in bitcoin, and a significant decline could make it hard to meet financial obligations 1.

  • Debt and margin callshigh

    Borrowings are secured by bitcoin, and if its value falls, lenders may liquidate part of the collateral 12.

  • Going concernhigh

    The company has a substantial accumulated deficit and depends on new financing to cover fixed costs 1.

  • Internal controlmedium

    Material weaknesses identified in the 2020 audit have not been fully remediated, which may affect reporting 1.

  • Single manufacturermedium

    Two-wheel products are made by one manufacturer, and tariffs could raise costs 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If the bitcoin price recovers and the company keeps repurchasing shares below net asset value, value per share could rise 1.
  • Cost reductions and the sale of the four-wheel lines could make the company more efficient, and the data center partnership could add stable income 23.
  • Inventory financing for golf cart producers could generate recurring income, especially if tariffs reduce competition from China 13.

What would break the thesis

  • A prolonged bitcoin decline could force asset sales at low prices and pressure equity 1.
  • High-interest debt secured by bitcoin leaves the company exposed to margin calls 12.
  • Operating activity remains small, and failure of new projects could leave the company dependent on digital asset results 13.

What to watch

  • Changes in BTC holdings and collateral pledged to lendersQ3 2026
  • Repayment of the 50 million dollar loan due in August 20262026
  • Completion of the Midwest property acquisition and any data center lease2026
  • Launch of new two-wheel products in Europe and the cargo bikesecond half of 2026

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

Empery Digital Inc. was formed in 2020 as Frog ePowersports, renamed Volcon in October 2020 and Empery Digital on July 30, 2025, when its Nasdaq ticker changed from VLCN to EMPD 1. Since July 2025 the company has pursued a digital asset treasury strategy aimed at increasing bitcoin per share, issuing equity when it can raise capital above net asset value and repurchasing shares when they trade below it 1. Operations have been reduced to the Brat e-bike after the four-wheel product lines were sold in October 2025 1.

The company has significantly reduced operating costs, including headcount and insurance expenses, and intends to sublease underused facilities 3. Management has also announced a partnership with Cardinal Power LLC for AI infrastructure data center projects, and the acquisition of a Midwest property was still pending at the time of the August 2026 quarterly report 2.

Two-wheel products are manufactured by a third party in China, Huaian PX Intelligent Manufacturing, and sold through importers in Mexico, the Caribbean and New Zealand 1. Reliance on a single manufacturer for two-wheel products makes operations vulnerable to delays or financial difficulties at that supplier 1.

Segments

Bitcoin treasury strategy

The treasury strategy has been the main engine since July 2025, when the private placement raised over 500 million dollars, including 28 million dollars paid in BTC 1. The company has repurchased shares and used bitcoin-backed loans, while unrealized losses on digital assets dominated fiscal 2025 results 1.

Electric vehicles and inventory financing

What remains of the vehicle business is the Brat e-bike and inventory financing for Venom golf carts, through which the company aims to earn the spread between its cost of capital and interest income 12. Its revenue is small relative to the treasury activity, and the four-wheel lines are presented as discontinued operations 3.

Market context

The company operates in two distinct markets: bitcoin treasury strategies, where it competes with some 190 public companies holding BTC, and the e-bike market, where dozens of US and global producers compete 1. Compared with other treasury companies, Empery Digital holds a relatively modest amount of BTC, so results may depend more on financing policy than on bitcoin volume 1.

In e-bikes, competition rests on innovation, price, brand and distribution, and larger producers may have greater financial and marketing resources 1. The company has pointed to European cargo bike demand in cities that limited trucks and vans as an opportunity for new products in the second half of 2026 13.

Trends

  • Bitcoin price volatilityheadwind

    Bitcoin has traded between 60,019 and 126,117 dollars on Gemini since the strategy began, and declines flow directly into asset values and financing capacity 1. If prices fall, margin calls can force the sale of BTC 1.

  • Regulation of digital assetsmixed

    The regulatory framework for bitcoin and digital assets in the United States is still evolving, with possible new rules on trading, custody and taxation 12. Clearer rules could reduce uncertainty, but could also add compliance costs.

  • Demand for data centers and AItailwind

    The Cardinal Power partnership and the planned Midwest and West Texas data center projects show management looking to diversify income beyond bitcoin 2. If these projects proceed, they could generate more stable lease income 2.

  • Tariffs on Chinese-made productsmixed

    US tariffs on products made in China have reduced golf cart inventory and raised costs for bicycles made by PXID, which may affect margins 13. Management believes manufacturers in other countries could gain market share 3.

Competitive position

In bitcoin treasury strategies, Empery Digital competes with about 190 public companies holding BTC, many of which hold larger amounts and have cash-generating operations 1. Staying competitive depends on raising net asset value per share through well-timed issuances and repurchases 1.

In e-bikes, competition comes from dozens of US firms, some with stronger brands such as Super 73, and with greater marketing resources 1. In inventory financing, competitors may have access to cheaper cash than the company 1.

  • Other public bitcoin treasury companies (about 190)

    Public companies holding BTC in similar strategies, some with larger holdings and income from other industries 1.

  • Super 73

    Established e-bike brand cited as an example of a competitor with greater name recognition 1.

  • US e-bike producers

    Dozens of companies selling e-bikes in the US market, some with greater financial resources 1.

  • US inventory financing companies

    Firms that finance inventory purchases and may borrow at lower rates than the company 1.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

  • Current report02 Nov 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report26 Oct 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report19 Oct 2026
    Shareholder vote
  • Current report15 Oct 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report07 Aug 2026
  • Current report23 Jul 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report10 Jul 2026
    Other events
  • Current report06 Jul 2026
    Material agreement · Termination of a material agreement · Item 3.03 · Amendments to articles or bylaws · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report01 Jul 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report30 Jun 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Empery Digital Inc. · 27 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Empery Digital Inc. · 07 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Empery Digital Inc. · 12 Nov 2025

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.