Stock Markets February 9, 2026

Empery Digital Shares Climb After Company Details Extent of Buyback Activity

Austin firm funds repurchases with bitcoin sales and signals further balance-sheet flexibility to boost per-share value

By Nina Shah EMPD
Empery Digital Shares Climb After Company Details Extent of Buyback Activity
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Empery Digital Inc reported it has repurchased more than 15.4 million common shares under its $200 million buyback program, funded in part by selling bitcoin. The company sold 357.7 BTC during the week ending Feb. 6, 2026 to generate about $24 million in gross proceeds, leaving a treasury holding of 3,723.7 BTC. Management said some proceeds will be used to partially repay debt and that the firm may continue reducing bitcoin holdings to finance future repurchases and debt reductions. The stock rose 2.2% on the update.

Key Points

  • Empery Digital repurchased over 15.4 million common shares under its $200 million buyback program at an average price of $6.71 per share, including fees and commissions.
  • The company sold 357.7 BTC in the week ending Feb. 6, 2026 at an average of $67,907 per BTC, generating roughly $24 million in gross proceeds and currently holds 3,723.7 BTC.
  • Management plans to use some sale proceeds to partially repay outstanding debt and may further reduce bitcoin holdings to fund future repurchases and additional debt repayments - impacting financials and crypto-linked balance-sheet exposure.

Market reaction

Shares of Empery Digital Inc (NASDAQ:EMPD) rose 2.2% on Monday following an update from the company regarding progress under its share repurchase plan. The disclosure detailed the scale of repurchases executed to date and how those purchases were financed.

Repurchase activity and share count

Empery Digital said it has bought back in excess of 15.4 million shares of common stock under the companys $200 million repurchase program. The repurchases were completed at an average price of $6.71 per share, inclusive of fees and commissions. After accounting for the potential exercise of 870,240 pre-funded warrants, Empery Digitals outstanding share count is approximately 36 million.

Funding the program - bitcoin sales and treasury balance

To fund these repurchases, the company sold 357.7 BTC during the week ending February 6, 2026, at an average price of $67,907 per bitcoin, producing roughly $24 million in gross proceeds. Following that sale, Empery Digital reports it holds 3,723.7 BTC in its treasury.

Use of proceeds and balance-sheet priorities

Management indicated that, in addition to supporting share repurchases, a portion of the bitcoin sale proceeds is intended to be used to partially repay outstanding debt. The company framed the move as a measure to prudently manage risk and to release collateral in response to recent increases in bitcoin volatility.

Ongoing strategy

Empery Digital reiterated its commitment to maximizing per-share value and to narrowing the gap between its share price and net asset value by opportunistically repurchasing shares when prices trade below NAV. The company said it expects to continue leveraging its balance sheet to support repurchases, which may include further reductions in bitcoin holdings and additional debt repayments.

What the update means

The disclosure provides a clear snapshot of how Empery Digital is converting cryptocurrency holdings into cash to execute its repurchase plan while also prioritizing partial deleveraging. It signals managements intent to use both asset sales and balance-sheet flexibility to pursue shareholder-value objectives.


Note: All figures and statements above are reported by the company in its repurchase update.

Risks

  • Increased volatility in bitcoin - the company pointed to recent higher bitcoin volatility as a reason for selling BTC and releasing collateral, which could continue to affect treasury value and funding plans.
  • Outstanding debt levels - management intends to partially repay borrowings but additional debt remains, leaving some exposure to credit and collateral risk if market conditions change.
  • NAV gap persistence - the company aims to close the net asset value gap through opportunistic repurchases, but there is no guarantee repurchases will fully eliminate the discount.

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