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Is Rising Revenue and Widening Annual Losses Shaping the Investment Case for Applied Digital (APLD)?
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  • Applied Digital Corporation reported its fourth quarter and full year results for the period ending May 31, 2025, with quarterly revenue rising to US$38.01 million from US$26.9 million year-over-year and a net loss that narrowed to US$52.54 million for the quarter, but widened to US$233.68 million for the full year.
  • Despite increased annual revenue, the company's full-year losses deepened, reflecting both higher scale and notable cost or investment pressures as it pursues growth in digital infrastructure.
  • We'll explore how rising revenue alongside ongoing losses may influence Applied Digital's investment narrative moving forward.

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Applied Digital Investment Narrative Recap

To be a shareholder in Applied Digital, you need to believe in the company's ability to capture long-term growth through AI and digital infrastructure, even as near-term losses persist. The latest financial results, showing rising revenue but widening annual losses, do not materially impact the most important short-term catalyst, which remains the execution of long-term lease agreements with hyperscaler clients, nor do they significantly alter the most pressing risk of heavy capital requirements and financial leverage. However, continued bottom-line pressure keeps a spotlight on Applied Digital’s ability to achieve scale while managing expanding costs and debt.

Among recent announcements, the two 15-year lease agreements with CoreWeave, which represent approximately US$7 billion in contracted revenue, are especially relevant. This development directly underpins the company’s strategy to build recurring, multi-year revenue streams and address customer concentration, providing increased visibility into growth at a time when financial performance is under close scrutiny.

By contrast, investors should be aware of the impact that substantial capital expenditure and rising debt might have if future customer growth slows or large contracts are lost...

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Applied Digital's narrative projects $755.7 million revenue and $102.2 million earnings by 2028. This requires 73.7% yearly revenue growth and a $263.2 million increase in earnings from -$161.0 million.

Uncover how Applied Digital's forecasts yield a $17.22 fair value, a 15% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

APLD Community Fair Values as at Aug 2025
APLD Community Fair Values as at Aug 2025

Twenty-seven members of the Simply Wall St Community estimate fair value in a wide range from US$2.06 to US$20 per share. While many see substantial growth potential from recent hyperscaler partnerships, views differ sharply on the effect of ongoing operating losses and high balance sheet leverage.

Explore 27 other fair value estimates on Applied Digital - why the stock might be worth as much as 34% more than the current price!

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