Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) experienced a significant net loss of $124.79 million and a negative EPS of $0.42 in Q3 2024, primarily due to the following reasons:
- Increased Operating Loss: There was a $92 million rise in operating loss compared to the previous year, which significantly contributed to the net loss. This increase in operating loss reflects higher costs that MARA incurred during the quarter12.
- Absent Net Gain from Debt Extinction: Unlike the previous year, there was no $83 million net gain from debt extinguishment, which meant that MARA did not benefit from the repayment of debt in the same way as before12.
- Higher Operating Expenses: MARA faced a $40 million quarterly increase in operational expenses, which adversely affected its profitability. These increased expenses are a result of the company's ongoing operations and the need to maintain and expand its mining capacity3.
In summary, MARA's earnings underperformance in Q3 2024 was primarily due to increased operating loss, absence of net gain from debt extinction, and higher operating expenses. These factors combined to result in a substantial net loss for the company.
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