Free cash flow remains consistently negative, with a $21.8M outflow in 2026Q4 driven by a capital expenditure-to-revenue ratio that reached 59.1% in the prior quarter.
| Metric | Mar'26 | Mar'25 | Mar'24 | Mar'23 | Mar'22 | Mar'21 | Mar'20 | Mar'19 | Mar'18 | Mar'17 | Mar'16 | Mar'15 | Mar'14 | Mar'13 | Mar'12 | Mar'11 | Mar'10 | Mar'09 | Mar'08 | Mar'07 | Mar'06 | Mar'05 |
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| Cash from Operations | 61.94M | 16.63M | 13.53M | 44.78M | 66.28M | 22.95M | 769.51K | -1.64M | -25.25M | -447.07K | -258.32K | -96.6K | -228.39K | -321.22K | -729.29K | -23.46K | -26.93K | -8.66K | -17.59K | 44.57K | -7.53K | -14.97K |
| Operating CF Margin % | 20.8% | 14.43% | 11.82% | 42.12% | 31.38% | 33.9% | 2.63% | -5.16% | -193.04% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating CF Growth % | 272.36% | 22.98% | -69.8% | -32.43% | 188.81% | 2882.34% | 146.87% | 93.5% | -5548.37% | -73.07% | -167.4% | 57.7% | 28.9% | 55.95% | -3008.95% | 12.91% | -211.11% | 50.79% | -139.47% | 691.92% | 49.7% | - |
| Net Income | 0 | -3M | -51.2M | -236.42M | 79.62M | 42.54M | -1.66M | -137.8M | -25.8M | -525.38K | -629.58K | -532.7K | -582.02K | -468.51K | -583.2K | -248.97K | -279.4K | -208.19K | -271.26K | -192.28K | -120.2K | -168.32K |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 0 | 64.49M | 65.95M | 81.73M | 67.02M | 10.67M | 6.3M | 29.32M | 3.2M | 3.53M | 3.55M | 2.35M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 28 | 40 |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 0 | 10.89M | 7.25M | 8.38M | 6.75M | 1.65M | 686.66K | 1.13M | 4.82M | 21.7M | 12.94K | 10.25M | 0 | 0 | 39.67K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | 0 | 3.64M | 0 | 289K | 2.42M | 23.51M | 830.74K | -227K | 227K | -25.24M | -3.56M | -12.6M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 48.12M | -59.01M | -105.06M | 4.91M | -212.27M | 944.2K | -1.18M | 92.38M | 17.2M | 0 | 12.94K | 0 | 0 | 317.22K | 395.64K | -212.73K | 0 | 0 | 3.65K | 3.26K | 0 | 0 |
| Working Capital Changes | 13.82M | -378K | 96.59M | 185.9M | 122.74M | -56.37M | -4.21M | 13.55M | -24.9M | 78.31K | 358.32K | 436.1K | 353.63K | -169.93K | -581.4K | 438.24K | 252.44K | 199.52K | 250K | 233.57K | 112.64K | 153.31K |
| Change in Receivables | 1.32M | -4.74M | 3.99M | -5.37M | 60.01K | -5.8M | -8.48M | 24.58M | -25.21M | 679 | 441 | 16.75K | -2.86K | -15K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.21K | -2.99K | -289 |
| Change in Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.8M | 1.04M | -2.62M | -866K | -1.85M | -2.42M | -1.54M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Payables | 12.5M | 0 | 0 | -3.8M | 5.14M | 2.38M | -1.04M | 4.03M | 1.32M | -4.52M | 5.24M | 419.35K | 356.79K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 228.36K | 115.63K | 153.84K |
| Cash from Investing | -221.49M | -183.77M | -78.36M | -40.89M | -211.99M | -66.86M | -1.88M | -7.11M | -113.12M | -273.7K | -50.91M | -6.75M | -22.62K | 0 | 0 | -823 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -48.83K | -37.68K | 0 |
| Capital Expenditures | 0 | -174.31M | -79.91M | -42.83M | -212.84M | -65.24M | -1.88M | -2.44M | -113.12M | -273.7K | -2.27M | -2.38M | -22.62K | 0 | 0 | -823 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -48.83K | -37.68K | 0 |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 56.68% | 151.2% | 69.81% | 40.28% | 100.79% | 96.38% | 6.43% | 7.68% | 864.73% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Acquisitions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Investments | 9.74M | 24.14M | 6.97M | 74.63M | 186.67M | 58.56M | 234.15K | 6.17M | -446K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Investing | -221.49M | 15.98M | 1.88M | 1.94M | 2.98M | -187.39K | -1.76M | 10.02M | 15.13M | -1.5M | -1.91M | -4.36M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash from Financing | 158.87M | 180.73M | 70.15M | -4.64M | 110.77M | 78.29M | -341.16K | 1.11M | 152.85M | 749.98K | 259.82K | 96.78K | 249.16K | 316.31K | 733.21K | 25.71K | 28.55K | 8.56K | 16.98K | 4.73K | 45.35K | 15K |
| Debt Issued (Net) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity Issued (Net) | 196.7M | 186.76M | 55.7M | 3.8M | 33.91M | 64.54M | 0 | 0 | 150.25M | 1.13M | 0 | 78.88K | 192.29K | 318.44K | 486.61K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4.37M | -11.94K | 0 | -3.16M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | 0 | 101K | 21.83M | 0 | 86.04M | 1.8M | 329.32K | 1.11M | 2.6M | -370.38K | 3.3M | 122 | 36.55K | 0 | 301.6K | 36K | 3.57K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.22K | 3.11K |
| Net Change in Cash | -187.12K | 13.7M | 5.3M | -946K | -34.97M | 35.16M | -1.68M | -7.92M | 14.7M | 29.21K | 1.5K | 179 | -1.85K | -4.91K | 3.92K | 1.43K | 1.61K | -96 | -610 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | -106.86M | -157.67M | -65.73M | 1.95M | -146.56M | -42.29M | -1.11M | -4.09M | -138.37M | -720.77K | -2.53M | -2.48M | -251.01K | -321.22K | -729.29K | -24.28K | -26.93K | -8.66K | -17.59K | -4.26K | -45.22K | -14.97K |
| FCF Margin % | -35.88% | -136.77% | -57.43% | 1.84% | -69.4% | -62.47% | -3.8% | -12.84% | -1057.76% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FCF Growth % | 32.23% | -139.87% | -3465.69% | 101.33% | -246.56% | -3709.99% | 72.83% | 97.05% | -19097.62% | 71.49% | -1.88% | -888.66% | 21.86% | 55.95% | -2903.56% | 9.85% | -211.11% | 50.79% | -313.38% | 90.59% | -202.08% | - |
| FCF per Share | -0.47 | -1.23 | -0.73 | 0.02 | -1.73 | -0.58 | -0.02 | -0.06 | -3.62 | -0.08 | -0.40 | -0.40 | -0.06 | -0.16 | -1.19 | -0.10 | -0.11 | -0.03 | -0.07 | -0.02 | -0.18 | -0.06 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | -0.42x | -5.55x | 0.51x | -0.19x | 0.83x | 0.95x | -0.46x | 0.01x | 0.96x | 0.84x | 0.41x | 0.18x | 0.39x | 0.68x | 1.25x | 0.09x | 0.10x | 0.04x | 0.06x | -0.23x | 0.06x | 0.09x |
| Interest Paid | 822K | 1.36M | 1.55M | 1.98M | 286.05K | 259.73K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taxes Paid | 1.96M | 1.39M | 687K | 0 | 0 | 151.37K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Persistent negative cash flow
As reported in recent financial statements, HIVE's operating cash flow frequently diverges from net income, with the 2026Q3 period showing a $46.0M operating cash inflow against a $91.3M net loss, suggesting that non-cash charges and working capital shifts are masking the underlying cash-generating weakness.
The persistent gap between net income and operating cash flow indicates that the company's reported earnings are heavily influenced by non-cash accounting items rather than operational success. Investors should monitor this divergence, as it suggests that the business model is not yet producing the organic cash flow required to sustain its capital-intensive infrastructure.
Based on HIVE's reported figures, the company has failed to generate positive free cash flow in any of the last ten quarters, with the 2026Q4 period recording a negative $21.8M, highlighting the structural difficulty of funding growth through internal operations rather than external financing.
The consistent inability to achieve positive free cash flow suggests that the company's expansion efforts are currently consuming more capital than they generate. This trajectory warrants further investigation into whether the pivot to high-performance computing can eventually bridge the gap between heavy maintenance requirements and operational cash inflows.
According to recent SEC filings, HIVE's capital expenditure remains elevated, with the 2026Q3 period showing a 59.1% CapEx-to-revenue ratio, which underscores the company's ongoing reliance on aggressive hardware reinvestment to maintain its competitive position in an increasingly difficult mining environment.
The high level of capital intensity appears to be a structural necessity rather than a discretionary choice, as the company must constantly refresh its fleet to remain relevant. This high spending level may indicate that the company is trapped in a cycle of perpetual reinvestment that limits its ability to achieve meaningful profitability.
As indicated by the quarterly data, HIVE's working capital changes have been highly erratic, swinging from a $41.4M inflow in 2026Q3 to a $27.4M outflow in 2026Q1, which suggests that the company's cash management is heavily impacted by the timing of digital asset liquidations and inventory cycles.
The significant fluctuations in working capital suggest that the company's cash position is sensitive to the timing of its operational activities and market conditions. Investors should monitor these swings closely, as they may indicate underlying challenges in managing liquidity during periods of high market volatility.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HIVE stock.
HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (HIVE) generated $61.9M in net cash from operating activities in 2026. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (HIVE) reported negative free cash flow of $106.9M in 2026, indicating capital requirements exceeded cash from operations.
HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (HIVE) spent $0.0M on capital expenditures in 2026. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.