Stardust Power Inc
Stardust Power Inc is a specialty mining and metals company focused on the exploration and production of critical minerals, primarily operating in the basic materials sector.
Business. Stardust Power Inc (SDST.O) is a specialty mining and metals company operating within the Basic Materials sector. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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Pre-earnings brief
Stardust Power Inc (SDST.O) has recorded four notable additions to its shareholder registry, marking the first analysis for the ticker with no prior basis for delta computation. These new holdings were detected on June 20, 2026, and represent fresh institutional or significant investor interest in the company’s equity. The most substantial new position was established as of December 31, 2025, by investor ID 465, who acquired 206,022 shares valued at approximately $0.63 million. This single holding accounts for the largest share count among the newly reported investors, signaling a significant entry point relative to the other recent additions. Three additional investors initiated positions as of March 31, 2026. Investor ID 499 holds 69,710 shares valued at roughly $0.16 million, while investor ID 467 holds 24,706 shares valued at approximately $0.06 million. Investor ID 478 also added a position of 22,500 shares, valued at roughly $0.05 million. These developments are notable given Stardust Power’s current profile, which includes two officers and five top holders, but zero analyst coverage and no index membership. The influx of new holders suggests growing attention from specific investors despite the absence of broader market analyst consensus or index inclusion.
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Synthesis
Stardust Power Inc (SDST.O) is a specialty mining and metals company operating within the Basic Materials sector. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
Stardust Power Inc has a negative equity position of -$5,074,280 and a debt-to-equity ratio of -1.1, indicating a highly leveraged capital structure with liabilities exceeding assets. The company's liquidity position is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 0.83, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate obligations. The company's market capitalization is $22,791,377.04, with a market price of $2.28 per share, and a negative EV/EBITDA ratio of -22.96, reflecting poor earnings performance and a lack of valuation support from traditional metrics.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 27.57%, which is unusually high given the company's negative net income of -$1,399,210 and a negative return on assets (ROA) of -4.06%. This suggests that the high ROE is a result of the negative equity base rather than strong operational performance. The company's operating income of -$1,235,370 and net loss of -$1,399,210 indicate a significant decline in profitability, with no disclosed segments or geographic breakdown to assess the source of these losses.
The company's revenue is reported as $0, and there is no disclosed segment or geographic revenue concentration, making it difficult to assess the drivers of its financial performance or exposure to specific markets. The absence of revenue data and segment details limits the ability to evaluate the company's diversification or concentration risk.
Looking ahead, the company is projected to continue its negative earnings trajectory, with an estimated EPS of -$1.32 for the current fiscal year, compared to an actual EPS of -$2.12 in the previous period. The company's capital expenditures are minimal at -$3,130, suggesting limited investment in growth or operational expansion. Analysts have issued one "Buy" and one "Hold" recommendation, with no "Strong Buy" or "Sell" ratings, indicating a cautious outlook.
The company's risk profile is elevated, with a negative net cash position and a high debt load of $5,569,240. The risk assessment flags a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could limit the company's ability to meet obligations or fund operations without external financing. The dilution risk is currently rated as low, but the company's negative equity and high debt load could increase the likelihood of future dilution through equity offerings or debt conversions.
Recent filings and transcripts indicate ongoing financial challenges, with no material events disclosed that would suggest a turnaround in the near term. The company's operating cash flow of -$934,680 and free cash flow of -$1,402,150 highlight the cash burn rate and the need for external capital to sustain operations.
Stardust Power Inc (SDST.O) has recorded four notable additions to its shareholder registry, marking the first analysis for the ticker with no prior basis for delta computation. These new holdings were detected on June 20, 2026, and represent fresh institutional or significant investor interest in the company’s equity. The most substantial new position was established as of December 31, 2025, by investor ID 465, who acquired 206,022 shares valued at approximately $0.63 million. This single holding accounts for the largest share count among the newly reported investors, signaling a significant entry point relative to the other recent additions. Three additional investors initiated positions as of March 31, 2026. Investor ID 499 holds 69,710 shares valued at roughly $0.16 million, while investor ID 467 holds 24,706 shares valued at approximately $0.06 million. Investor ID 478 also added a position of 22,500 shares, valued at roughly $0.05 million. These developments are notable given Stardust Power’s current profile, which includes two officers and five top holders, but zero analyst coverage and no index membership. The influx of new holders suggests growing attention from specific investors despite the absence of broader market analyst consensus or index inclusion.
- Stardust Power Inc is highly leveraged with a negative equity position and a debt-to-equity ratio of -1.1.
- The company's profitability is weak, with a net loss of -$1,399,210 and a negative return on assets of -4.06%.
- Analysts have issued a cautious outlook, with one "Buy" and one "Hold" recommendation, and no "Strong Buy" or "Sell" ratings.
- The company's liquidity is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 0.83 and a negative net cash position.
- The company's capital expenditures are minimal, and there is no disclosed segment or geographic revenue concentration.
- The risk profile is elevated, with a high debt load and negative net cash position, which could increase the likelihood of future dilution.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedIn focus — financials by report
Revenue $0.00; Operating income +52,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $0.00
- ▍Operating income +52,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +60,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +60,8% YoY
Revenue $0.00; Operating income +57,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $0.00
- ▍Operating income +57,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +55,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +55,8% YoY
Revenue $0.00; Operating income −139,6% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $0.00
- ▍Operating income −139,6% YoY
- ▍Net income −37,5% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −37,3% YoY
Operating income −365,3% YoY; Net income −172,3% YoY.
- ▍Operating income −365,3% YoY
- ▍Net income −172,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −171,7% YoY
Revenue $0.00; Operating income -$6.5M.
- ▍Revenue $0.00
- ▍Operating income -$6.5M
Revenue $0.00; Operating income +12,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $0.00
- ▍Operating income +12,7% YoY
- ▍Net income +33,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +33,8% YoY
Revenue $0.00; Operating income −475,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $0.00
- ▍Operating income −475,0% YoY
- ▍Net income −526,2% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −526,2% YoY
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -1,52 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0 USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -16,8M USD |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Derivative transactions
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 8 245exercise · 2026-06-15
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 8 245exercise · 2026-03-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 8 245exercise · 2025-12-15
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 8 245exercise · 2025-09-15
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- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Enterprise Valuemarket_cap - net_cash
- Stardust Power Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
- Stardust Power Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Chandra R PatelChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
- Richard Charles DavisPresident, Director
Insider activity
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockSold 3 554 @ $1,95$7K · 2026-06-15
- Chief Operating Officer · Common StockSold 640 @ $1,95$1K · 2026-06-15
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 8 245 · 2026-06-15
- Director, CEO and Chairman, 10% owner · Common StockSold 861 @ $1,91$2K · 2026-06-15
- Director · Common StockSold 10 000 @ $1,74$17K · 2026-06-11
- Chief Technical Officer · Common StockSold 44 452 @ $2,26$100K · 2026-06-01
- Director, CEO and Chairman, 10% owner · Common StockOther 563 000 · 2026-05-28
- Director, CEO and Chairman, 10% owner · Common StockSold 102 427 @ $2,18$223K · 2026-05-26
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockSold 35 776 @ $2,03$73K · 2026-05-19
- Chief Operating Officer · Common StockSold 25 975 @ $2,05$53K · 2026-05-19
- Chief Technical Officer · Common StockSold 290 @ $2,29$664 · 2026-03-20
- Director, CEO and Chairman, 10% owner · Common StockOther 243 117 · 2026-03-20
- Director, CEO and Chairman, 10% owner · Common StockSold 1 132 @ $2,31$3K · 2026-03-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 8 245 · 2026-03-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 85 091 · 2026-03-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockSold 4 507 @ $2,31$10K · 2026-03-20
- GC, CCO and Secretary · Common StockSold 17 655 @ $2,29$40K · 2026-03-20
- Chief Technical Officer · Common StockOther 130 909 · 2026-03-20
- Chief Operating Officer · Common StockOther 91 636 · 2026-03-20
- Chief Operating Officer · Common StockSold 3 457 @ $2,32$8K · 2026-03-20
- Director · Common StockOther 11 220 · 2026-03-20
- GC, CCO and Secretary · Common StockOther 40 000 · 2026-03-06
- Director · Common StockSold 6 020 @ $3,44$21K · 2025-12-16
- Director, CEO and Chairman, 10% owner · Common StockSold 953 @ $3,51$3K · 2025-12-15
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockSold 3 927 @ $3,49$14K · 2025-12-15
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From filings & derived data- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 14.9%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.5%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 70.0%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 65.5%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -32.4%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 0.29xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): -3.03xDerived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -38.1%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 30.5%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -70.5%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 281.4%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 61.6%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 61.6%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 84.0%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 3.48MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 17.59MSEC XBRL filing
- Capex (annual): USD 4.49KSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -2SEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -2SEC XBRL filing
- Interest expense (annual): USD 422SEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD -16.08MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 11.78MSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 14.28MSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 9.87MSEC XBRL filing