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Sphere 3D Corp(ANY)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.96
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ANY

10/23/2026: ANY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Sphere 3D Corp is a technology firm that has pivoted from legacy data management to focus on carbon-neutral Bitcoin mining. Its main business strength lies in its ability to leverage historical technical expertise while scaling its mining footprint through energy-efficient infrastructure. The company’s core growth story centers on its potential to expand hash rate capacity or repurpose facilities for high-performance AI hosting. However, Sphere 3D faces substantial risks, including high Bitcoin price volatility, persistent operational losses, and significant shareholder dilution. This stock may suit speculative growth investors, but market participants should closely monitor hash rate growth, liquidity, and energy cost management.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company lacks the consistent, rapid top-line growth characteristic of high-quality growth investments.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often follows high-beta crypto price movements, which can create temporary momentum.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's history of losses and complex capital structure makes it difficult to justify on a traditional value basis.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and has an unstable cash flow profile.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe extreme price volatility and sector-specific risks make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is highly correlated to Bitcoin, leading to massive swings.
Valuation riskHighCurrent valuations are often disconnected from standard earnings-based metrics.
Competition risk (Crypto Mining)HighThe company faces well-capitalized competitors with lower energy costs.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on external market prices rather than internal product differentiation.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income stream is generated for investors.
Execution riskMedium / highScaling mining operations efficiently requires perfect capital and energy management.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -19.02%
Avg. Invested days 16
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ANY receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft quantitative characteristics.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ANY has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-126.8%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -211.2%), negative revenue growth (-32.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ANY's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 27.4%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
ANY's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -32.7% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-126.8%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-74.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 3.3% and approximately 60.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 26.81% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

HRT FINANCIAL LLC 1.08%
Mmcap International Inc. Spc 0.61%
StoneX Group Inc 0.52%
UBS Group AG 0.37%
BNP Paribas Arbitrage, SA 0.26%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ANY generates approximately $235 of gross profit, $-1,119 of operating income, and $-2,112 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.01% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ANY has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 30.54M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 30
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 30
Volume (30-day avg) 262.0K shares
Beta 3.33
52 Weeks Range 1.08 - 8.37
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.08 - 8.37
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -9.21

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Bitcoin MiningMining Bitcoin using energy-efficient rigs and proprietary software.Profitability is almost entirely dependent on the price of Bitcoin minus the cost of electricity.
Enterprise StorageLegacy hardware and software maintenance and support contracts.This is a declining legacy business that provides stable but stagnant cash flow.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 16.06M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.14
Enterprise Value 16.06M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.14
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.48
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.43
Shares Outstanding 10.57M
Shares Floating 6.37M
Shares Outstanding 10.57M
Shares Floating 6.37M
Percent Insiders 26.81
Percent Institutions 3.33

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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