LM Funding America VP of Operations Sells $1447 in Stock

LM Funding America, Inc. has been making waves in the financial world recently, especially with Vice President of Operations Ryan H. Duran selling 500 shares of the company’s common stock. The sale, which took place at an average price of $2.895 per share, totaled $1,447. After the transaction, Duran still holds 13,818 shares directly.

This sale was part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, a tool insiders use to sell a predetermined number of shares at a predetermined time, helping them avoid any accusations of insider trading. It’s a common practice in the industry. Additionally, Duran also has stock options that allow him to purchase more shares at different exercise prices, extending all the way to 2033.

Turning to the company’s recent performance, LM Funding America Inc. released its Q3 2024 results, where they highlighted a new strategic focus on vertical integration in their mining operations. They were able to mine 18.5 Bitcoins during the quarter, generating around $1.1 million in revenue. Despite a year-over-year revenue decrease, the total revenue for the quarter was $1.3 million.

LM Funding America also managed to reduce their operating expenses to $5.6 million from $6.6 million, although their core EBITDA loss increased to $1.6 million from $0.6 million compared to Q3 2023. The company is reinvesting in expanding capacity and improving operations. They have confirmed a sustainable power rate of $0.04 per kilowatt in Oklahoma and have plans for further expansion, garnering interest from analysts.

While the company faced challenges in meeting revenue targets due to external factors like the impact of the Bitcoin halving and miner deployment timing, they continue to focus on expanding their Bitcoin mining capacity. LM Funding America is optimistic about the potential of Bitcoin’s price and is navigating the dynamic cryptocurrency mining landscape through strategic shifts and cost management.

In terms of market capitalization, LMFA stands at $10.33 million, indicating its status as a small-cap company. Despite the insider sale, the company has shown a 27.81% increase in revenue over the last twelve months as of Q3 2024, suggesting positive market sentiment. However, investors should be cautious, as there are concerns about the company burning through cash and trading below its book value, potentially signaling undervaluation or financial issues.

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