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Bakkt, Inc.(BKKT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$4.17
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BKKT

11/05/2026: BKKT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Bakkt, Inc. is a financial technology company focused on providing regulated crypto infrastructure and loyalty program services for businesses. While the company benefits from institutional-grade security, its performance is highly sensitive to the volatile cryptocurrency market. Its primary growth opportunity lies in becoming the preferred B2B provider for digital asset custody and reward integrations. However, the company faces significant execution and competition risks, alongside a history of financial losses that challenge its long-term stability. This stock is best suited for investors with a high risk tolerance who are monitoring the firm’s path toward sustained profitability and its success in securing long-term B2B partnerships.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's inconsistent revenue growth and history of losses do not align with traditional growth investment criteria.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum may be present during crypto market rallies, but this is highly speculative and conditional on market sentiment.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks stable positive earnings and clear book value support, making it an unsuitable target for value strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitBakkt does not pay a dividend and focuses on cash preservation rather than income generation.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and operational risks make this stock inappropriate for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's value is tightly linked to the volatile crypto asset market and speculative sentiment.
Valuation riskHighDifficulty in predicting future cash flows makes valuation highly subjective and prone to downward revisions.
Competition risk (Crypto/Fintech)HighCompetition from firms like Coinbase and PayPal poses significant threats to market share and pricing power.
Business qualityMedium / highThe business model is still evolving, and the company has yet to demonstrate sustainable, long-term profitability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect any income from this security.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully pivoting and scaling the B2B infrastructure model remains a complex execution challenge.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -45.02%
Avg. Invested days 15
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BKKT receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft quantitative characteristics.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BKKT 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 (-129.8%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -6.6%), negative revenue growth (-33.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BKKT's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 24.1%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
BKKT's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -33.1% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-129.8%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-531.5%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 29.2% and approximately 79.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 40.22% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 6.85%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.75%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.27%
Tidal Investments LLC. 2.10%
Alpine Fox Capital, LLC 2.01%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BKKT generates approximately $11 of gross profit, $-61 of operating income, and $-66 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: 0.05%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 214.98M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Volume (30-day avg) 1.2M shares
Beta 4.61
52 Weeks Range 3.86 - 25.00
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.86 - 25.00
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.67

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Crypto ServicesCustody fees, trading commissions, and platform integration fees for crypto assets.Bakkt charges fees to businesses that use its technology to offer crypto to their own customers.
Loyalty ServicesManagement and redemption processing fees for corporate loyalty programs.Bakkt earns revenue by helping companies manage their reward points programs.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-09
When After Market
Estimate 0.5
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -2.78%
Operating Margin (TTM) -10.8%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -25.01%
Return on Equity (TTM) -10.17%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 164.75M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19
Enterprise Value 164.75M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.14
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.79
Shares Outstanding 45.07M
Shares Floating 35.92M
Shares Outstanding 45.07M
Shares Floating 35.92M
Percent Insiders 40.22
Percent Institutions 29.16

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)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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