Stablecoin Development Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Stablecoin Development Corp (SDEV) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Stablecoin Development Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results ● Staking revenue of $2.1 million for the quarter and $6.8 million for the first nine months of 2026 ● Net income of $50.4 million, or $0.23 per basic and diluted share, driven by a $58.8
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Why it matters
The Q3 2026 earnings release shows a $50.4 M net profit driven largely by a $58.8 M unrealized gain on SKY, plus $45.9 M raised via an ATM program, indicating strong financial health and potential for share price appreciation.
Market read
First‑time filing of quarterly results provides fresh data for traders; strong earnings and token price gains could drive SDEV stock higher.
What to watch
Staking revenue remains modest relative to net income; reliance on token price appreciation poses concentration risk.
Staking revenue of $2.1 million and net income of $50.4 million, driven by a $58.8 million non-cash unrealized gain on digital assets.
Third-quarter profitability and operating income were driven by a $58.8 million non-cash unrealized gain as SKY increased approximately 49%, while recurring staking revenue of $2.1 million exceeded approximately $1.8 million of non-GAAP cash operating expenses. The company remains concentrated in SKY, whose price decreased approximately 13% subsequent to quarter end, and expanded share issuance through its ATM Program.
Key metrics
shortened, hover for the filing’s print| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staking revenue, three months ended September 30, 2026GAAP | $2.1M | – | – |
| Staking revenue, nine months ended September 30, 2026GAAP | $6.8M | – | – |
| Unrealized gain on digital assets, third quarter 2026GAAP | $58.8M | – | – |
| Unrealized gain on digital assets, first nine months of 2026GAAP | $30.9M | – | – |
| General and administrative expenses, third quarter 2026GAAP | $5M | – | – |
| General and administrative expenses, first nine months of 2026GAAP | $13.3M | – | – |
| Cash operating expenses, third quarter 2026non-GAAP | approximately $1.8 million | – | – |
| Cash operating expenses, first nine months of 2026non-GAAP | approximately $6.8 million | – | – |
| Income tax expense, third quarter 2026GAAP | $5.6M | – | – |
| Income tax expense, first nine months of 2026GAAP | $5.6M | – | – |
| Operating income, third quarter 2026GAAP | $56M | – | – |
| Net income, third quarter 2026GAAP | $50.4M | – | – |
| Basic net income per share, third quarter 2026GAAP | $0.23 per basic share | – | – |
| Diluted net income per share, third quarter 2026GAAP | $0.23 per diluted share | – | – |
| Net income, first nine months of 2026GAAP | $561.7M | – | – |
| Basic net income per share, first nine months of 2026GAAP | $3.33 per basic share | – | – |
| Diluted net income per share, first nine months of 2026GAAP | $2.65 per diluted share | – | – |
| SKY price, September 30, 2026other | $0.07764 per token | approximately 49% | – |
| SKY tokens held, September 30, 2026other | 2,321,079,862 SKY tokens | – | – |
| SKY holdings fair value, September 30, 2026other | $180.2M | – | – |
| SKY holdings cost basis, September 30, 2026other | $149.3M | – | – |
| SKY staking rewards received, third quarter 2026other | 34,568,488 SKY tokens | – | – |
| Cumulative SKY staking rewards, September 30, 2026other | 101,701,388 SKY tokens | – | – |
What drove it
- The market price of SKY increased approximately 49% during the quarter, producing a $58.8 million non-cash unrealized gain on digital assets.
- Staking revenue reflected rewards earned on the Company’s staked SKY holdings within the Sky Protocol ecosystem.
- The Company received 34,568,488 SKY tokens as staking rewards during the quarter and did not purchase or sell any SKY tokens during the quarter.
- Third-quarter general and administrative expenses included approximately $3.3 million of non-cash stock-based compensation.
- Nine-month GAAP net income was driven almost entirely by non-cash warrant fair value items.
Concerns
- The Company held approximately 10% of total SKY supply as of September 30, 2026, concentrating its digital-asset exposure in SKY.
- SKY decreased approximately 13% from $0.07764 per token at September 30, 2026 to $0.06761 per token at October 26, 2026.
- The Company stated that the market value of its SKY holdings will continue to fluctuate, potentially significantly, with the market price of SKY and the number of tokens held.
- The Company reported an unremediated material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting.
- Further sales under the ATM Program and exercise of outstanding pre-funded warrants may result in dilution.
What to watch
- Changes in the market price of SKY and the resulting fair-value adjustments on the Company’s digital assets.
- Staking rewards and whether staking revenue continues to offset cash operating expenses.
- Further issuance under the ATM Program, with approximately $36.4 million of common stock available for issuance as of October 26, 2026.
- The remaining 161,795,465 shares of common stock underlying January 2026 Pre-Funded Warrants as of October 26, 2026.
- Whether the Company monetizes SKY tokens, as it had not monetized any SKY to date.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Cash and cash equivalents of $7.2 million as of September 30, 2026.
- Digital assets carried at fair value of $180.2 million as of September 30, 2026.
- Total assets of $188.2 million as of September 30, 2026.
- Total liabilities were $6.1 million at September 30, 2026, consisting primarily of a net deferred tax liability of $5.6 million.
- No debt and no warrant liabilities outstanding as of September 30, 2026.
- Total stockholders’ equity was $182.2 million as of September 30, 2026.
- The Company had 51,751,359 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2026.
- The January 2026 Pre-Funded Warrants remained outstanding for 167,539,227 shares of common stock as of September 30, 2026.
- During the third quarter of 2026, the Company sold 1,160,636 shares of common stock under the ATM Program for net proceeds of approximately $1.3 million.
- During the first nine months of 2026, the Company sold 3,854,399 shares of common stock under the ATM Program for net proceeds of approximately $16.5 million, after deducting sales agent commissions and other offering costs.
- As of September 30, 2026, approximately $83.2 million of common stock remained available for issuance under the ATM Program.
- Subsequent to September 30, 2026 and through October 26, 2026, the Company sold an aggregate of 15,801,547 shares of common stock under the ATM Program for aggregate net proceeds of approximately $45.9 million.
- As of October 26, 2026, approximately $36.4 million of common stock remained available for issuance under the ATM Program.
- As of October 26, 2026, the Company had 73,117,016 shares of common stock outstanding, and the January 2026 Pre-Funded Warrants remained outstanding for 161,795,465 shares of common stock.
Analysis
Stablecoin Development reported $2.1 million of staking revenue for the third quarter and $6.8 million for the first nine months of 2026. The quarterly staking revenue exceeded approximately $1.8 million of non-GAAP cash operating expenses, while GAAP general and administrative expenses were $5.0 million and included approximately $3.3 million of non-cash stock-based compensation. The company did not report total revenue beyond its staking-revenue disclosure.
Reported third-quarter earnings were dominated by SKY price appreciation rather than recurring operating activity. The increase in SKY from $0.05215 per token at June 30, 2026 to $0.07764 per token at September 30, 2026 generated a $58.8 million non-cash unrealized gain on digital assets. This supported $56.0 million of GAAP operating income and $50.4 million of GAAP net income, or $0.23 per basic and diluted share. Income tax expense was $5.6 million and was substantially all non-cash deferred income tax expense attributable to the unrealized gain.
The nine-month results also show substantial accounting volatility from warrants. GAAP net income for the first nine months was $561.7 million, or $3.33 per basic share and $2.65 per diluted share. The company said this result was driven almost entirely by a $5.3 billion non-cash day-one loss on January 2026 Pre-Funded Warrants offset by approximately $5.8 billion of non-cash fair-value gains, for a net non-cash gain of approximately $544.3 million. Management stated these warrant-related items are not indicative of operating performance or cash flows.
The balance sheet was concentrated in SKY. At September 30, the company held 2,321,079,862 SKY tokens, with a $149.3 million cost basis and $180.2 million fair value, while cash and cash equivalents were $7.2 million. Substantially all SKY was staked, and the company received 34,568,488 SKY tokens in quarterly staking rewards. It did not purchase or sell any SKY during the quarter. The company had no debt and no warrant liabilities, although it reported $6.1 million of total liabilities, primarily a $5.6 million net deferred tax liability.
Capital formation increased following quarter end. The company received aggregate net proceeds of approximately $45.9 million from sales of 15,801,547 shares under the ATM Program through October 26, 2026. Its common shares outstanding increased to 73,117,016 as of that date, and January 2026 Pre-Funded Warrants remained outstanding for 161,795,465 shares. The principal near-term sensitivity is SKY pricing: the company stated the token price declined approximately 13% after quarter end, reducing the aggregate market value of its holdings to approximately $157.6 million as of October 26, 2026.
Management, verbatim
Third quarter results reflect both drivers of our SKY position: price appreciation and staking rewards.
Michael Kazley, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of SDEV
The approximately 49% increase in the price of SKY during the quarter drove a $58.8 million non-cash unrealized gain and net income of $50.4 million, and our staked position earned 34.6 million SKY in rewards, bringing our holdings to 2.32 billion tokens, or approximately 10% of total supply.
Michael Kazley, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of SDEV
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Background
Stablecoin Development Corp (NYSE American: SDEV) is an on‑chain holding company that stakes SKY tokens and provides public market exposure to the stablecoin ecosystem.
Ticker impact
Company filed its 8‑K reporting Q3 2026 results with $50.4 M net income and a $58.8 M unrealized gain on SKY tokens.
likely upward pressure as investors price in strong earnings and cash raise from ATM program
First‑time disclosure of quarterly numbers, net income of $50 M on $2.1 M staking revenue, plus $45.9 M ATM proceeds, indicates material financial performance for a micro‑cap.
Market effects
Highlights growing investor interest in on‑chain asset holding companies and stablecoin exposure.
U.S. market may see modest rally in niche crypto‑linked equities.
Signals continued price appreciation for SKY token, which could affect broader crypto market sentiment.
Counterpoint
If SKY token price reverses, the unrealized gain could evaporate, pressuring SDEV shares.
Key entities
- ExecutiveMichael Kazley
CEO and Chairman of SDEV, quoted on earnings and strategy.
- Crypto AssetSKY token
Underlying digital asset whose price increase generated the unrealized gain.
