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Securitize (NYSE: SECZ) rose about 10% after hours on its third-quarter results, as tokenized assets on its platform grew 9% to $4.8 billion.
- SECZ gained about 10% after hours on Nov. 9 after Q3 revenue rose 13% to $18.6 million.
- Period-end tokenized assets reached $4.8 billion, up 9%. Average tokenized assets hit a record $5.0 billion, up 39%.
- The board authorized a $50 million buyback, and Securitize agreed to acquire River One, an asset-backed finance platform.
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Securitize shares climbed roughly 10% in postmarket trading on Monday, Nov. 9, after the tokenization platform reported third-quarter results for the period ended Sept. 30. Some reports put the after-hours gain nearer 12%, with the stock near $7.85. Revenue rose 13% to $18.6 million from $16.5 million a year earlier. Net loss widened to $66.3 million, or $0.41 per share, including roughly $60 million of non-cash charges tied to the company's July listing. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $2.0 million, against a $3.6 million profit a year earlier.What Did Securitize Report for the Third Quarter?
Securitize reported higher revenue and a wider loss, with the rise in costs reflecting its move to public-company status. The company completed its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II on July 1 and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on July 2.
Revenue growth came from tokenization, which rose 28% to $11.5 million. Asset servicing revenue fell 6% to $7.2 million.
Costs rose sharply. Total operating costs increased 183% to $42.2 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 209% to $20.8 million, and compensation and benefits rose 271% to $16.5 million. Chief Executive Carlos Domingo attributed the pressure to public-company costs and to spending on compliance, finance, legal and cybersecurity.
The balance sheet is a point of strength. Securitize ended the quarter with about $298.9 million in cash and equivalents, no debt, and $468.0 million in total assets.
How Much Are Tokenized Assets on Securitize's Platform Worth?
Period-end tokenized assets on the platform totaled $4.8 billion, up 9% from a year earlier. Average tokenized assets for the quarter reached a company-record $5.0 billion, up 39%.
Aggregate transaction volume was $4.3 billion, up 20%. Assets under administration in fund services fell 29% to $25.2 billion across 669 active funds.
New products came from large asset managers. BlackRock added its BRSRV money market fund, ARK Invest added the ARK Venture Fund (ARKVX), and Neuberger Berman added its High Income Tokenized Fund (HINC). Domingo said institutions have moved past experimentation and that Securitize intends to be the infrastructure they run on.
Why Did Investors Respond Positively?
Investors focused on growth in tokenized assets and on the company's capital allocation. Securitize's board authorized a share repurchase of up to $50 million on Nov. 6. The program runs through December 2027 and is backed by the cash position.
The company also signed a definitive agreement to acquire River One, an institutional asset-backed financing platform. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, and terms were not disclosed. Domingo described it as access to the $9 trillion market for asset-backed finance. It moves Securitize beyond issuing and administering tokenized funds into financing.
The regulatory backdrop has also improved. The SEC approved an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks on Sept. 17.
Strategic Context: Tokenized Stocks and Equity Exposure
On Oct. 8, Securitize launched Securitize Stocks, which offers tokenized U.S. equities through regulated broker-dealer infrastructure on the Solana network. The initial list includes Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA) and Amazon (AMZN). Tokenized shares of this kind trade on blockchain rails and aim to give investors continuous access to equities.
The move connects Securitize to a broader question for retail investors, namely how to buy stocks through digital channels. It also puts the company in competition with brokerages and crypto exchanges for tokenized equity flows.
What Comes Next for Securitize?
The next steps are the River One closing, execution of the buyback, and a narrowing of the adjusted EBITDA loss. Management has pointed to an improving adjusted EBITDA trajectory as listing-related costs fade.
Two issues will shape the next quarters. Asset servicing revenue and assets under administration declined, so growth depends on tokenization volumes. Period-end tokenized assets grew 9% against a 39% rise in the quarterly average, which shows the platform's balance fluctuated within the period. Sustained inflows from BlackRock, ARK and Neuberger products would support the higher average.
Outlook
Securitize enters the fourth quarter with $4.8 billion in tokenized assets, a record $5.0 billion quarterly average, about $300 million in cash and no debt. The River One acquisition and tokenized equities widen its business. Costs of public-company status and a flat-to-lower asset servicing line remain the main drag on profitability.
