ChainCatcher report: Nasdaq-listed company Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) announced on September 8, 2026, an upward revision to its full-year 2026 guidance and the initiation of a share repurchase program of up to $20 million in common stock. The company claims to be the first U.S.-listed DeFi company built on Hyperliquid. The adjusted gross profit guidance for the full year has been raised from $5 million to $7 million to $7 million to $8 million. The company expects adjusted net operating cash flow to turn positive in the third quarter of 2026, earlier than its prior expectation of year-end 2026; it also anticipates positive core operating income in the third quarter, with adjusted gross profit from core DeFi business exceeding operating expenses excluding stock-based compensation for the first time that quarter. Adjusted gross profit guidance for the third quarter is set at $2 million to $2.5 million, with operating expenses excluding stock-based compensation at $2 million to $2.25 million, and core operating income projected at $0 to $500,000. The board has authorized the repurchase of up to $20 million in outstanding common stock over a maximum period of 12 months, through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or block trades. The exact number of shares to be repurchased is not guaranteed, and the program may be extended, suspended, or terminated at any time. CEO Hyunsu Jung stated that DeFi business momentum has accelerated recently, with core operations expected to achieve cash flow and profitability breakeven in the third quarter, and noted that HYPD common stock is currently trading at a discount of approximately 20% to 30% relative to net asset value.
Hyperion DeFi Announces $20 Million Share Buyback and Raises 2026 Guidance
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Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) announced a $20 million share buyback and raised its 2026 guidance in on-chain news. DeFi exploit concerns remain low as the company increased its adjusted gross profit outlook to $7–8 million. It now anticipates positive cash flow in Q3 2026, with core income projected at $0–$500,000.
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