APLD Ranks 236th in Trading Volume as Analysts Back AI Infrastructure Growth Despite Mixed Earnings and $11B CoreWeave Deal

On August 6, 2025, Applied Digital (APLD) traded with a volume of $0.48 billion, down 22.9% from the previous day, ranking 236th in market activity. The stock closed down 0.67%, reflecting mixed short-term investor sentiment amid recent developments.

Analyst coverage remains overwhelmingly bullish, with 12 of 13 analysts assigning a "Buy" rating. Price targets have been raised by multiple firms, including Lake Street Capital ($18.00), Needham & Company ($16.00), and HC Wainwright ($15.00), signaling confidence in APLD’s AI infrastructure growth. However, Q4 earnings revealed a 107.22% negative net margin, though revenue grew 41.3% year-over-year, highlighting diverging operational metrics.

Institutional activity showed a mixed picture. Vanguard Group increased its stake by 39.1%, while Tidal Investments LLC boosted holdings by 14,635.7%. Conversely, insider sales, including a 22.45% reduction in shares by Director Rachel H. Lee, added short-term uncertainty. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio of 1.36 and current ratio of 0.77 underscore liquidity risks despite a $3.79 billion market cap.

A key catalyst has been APLD’s 15-year, 400 MW lease with CoreWeave, valued at $11 billion, which underpins long-term revenue visibility. This deal, coupled with upgraded Q4 2026 EPS forecasts by Roth Capital, has driven recent volatility. However, Q4 revenue of $38 million fell short of estimates, and the stock’s beta of 6.17 indicates heightened sensitivity to market swings.

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