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SHF Holdings Inc(SHFS)

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1-STAR RATING
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$0.16
09/16/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SHFS

09/16/2026: SHFS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

SHF Holdings Inc is a specialized financial services firm providing compliant banking and lending solutions to the state-legal cannabis industry. The company operates a platform designed to navigate the unique regulatory challenges that prevent mainstream banks from serving cannabis operators. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the potential for federal banking reform, which could substantially expand its addressable market. However, investors must consider high execution risks, intense regulatory dependence, and potential competition from large financial institutions. Given the inherent volatility of the cannabis sector, the stock is better suited for investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for indirect exposure to the evolving legal cannabis landscape.

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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 investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to the nascent cannabis sector but carries high execution and regulatory risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the sustained volume and trend signals typically required for momentum strategies.
Value investorWeak fitValuation is difficult to anchor given the speculative nature of the industry and regulatory uncertainty.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and is focused on capital preservation and growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe volatility and regulatory exposure of the cannabis industry make this an unsuitable choice for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant price swings due to its small market capitalization and industry sensitivity.
Valuation riskHighDetermining intrinsic value is complex due to the heavy influence of potential federal legislation on future earnings.
Competition risk (Cannabis Finance)Medium / highThe potential entry of larger financial institutions if banking laws change could threaten the company's market share.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform is specialized, the business remains heavily tied to a single, legally precarious industry.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not generate the consistent excess cash flow required to support dividend payments.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the company's ability to maintain high compliance standards while scaling its lending and banking services.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 -46.98%
Avg. Invested days 14
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

SHFS receives a 3-star rating, supported by available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

SHFS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+95.5%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin -44.5%), negative revenue growth (-58.3%), soft profitability (net margin -28.2%).

Financial Health Rating

SHFS's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 0.0%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

Earnings growth is SHFS's strongest growth driver at +95.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-58.3%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-893.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 8.2% and approximately 90.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 9.50% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

M3F, Inc. 2.50%
Blue Owl Capital Holdings LP 0.62%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.33%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.29%
Checchi Capital Advisers, LLC 0.26%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

SHFS generates approximately $566 of gross profit, $-704 of operating income, and $-445 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: 2.63%

Quantitative Style Profile

SHFS has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.92M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.5
Volume (30-day avg) 677.3K shares
Beta 0.79
52 Weeks Range 0.14 - 9.19
Updated Date 09/16/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.14 - 9.19
Updated Date 09/16/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.96

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Banking and ComplianceAccount fees, transaction processing fees, and compliance monitoring services for cannabis operators.The company charges fees to help cannabis companies access banking services that are otherwise hard to obtain.
LendingInterest income from secured loans provided to cannabis businesses.The company earns money by acting as a lender to businesses in the cannabis industry.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -3.31M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23
Enterprise Value -3.31M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.22
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 12.33M
Shares Floating 11.12M
Shares Outstanding 12.33M
Shares Floating 11.12M
Percent Insiders 9.5
Percent Institutions 8.17

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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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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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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About SHF Holdings Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Golden, CO, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-08-20
CEO, CFO & Director Mr. Terrance Elliot Mendez
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 39
Full time employees 39

SHF Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides access to banking, lending, and other financial services to financial institutions serving the cannabis industry. The company, through its proprietary platform, offers access to business checking and savings accounts; cash management accounts; savings and investment options; commercial lending; courier and vaulting services; remote deposit services; automated clearing house payments and origination; and wire payments. It also provides regulatory compliance consulting, software for maintaining know your customer, and bank secrecy act compliance; origination, onboarding, verification, and servicing of cannabis-related deposit business; and sourcing, underwriting, servicing, and administering services of loans issued to cannabis businesses and related entities. In addition, the company's services allow cannabis related businesses to obtain services for enhanced financial insight into business and access to resources. SHF Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Golden, Colorado.