IREN Surges 5.15% on $510M Volume, Ranked 175th as AI and Crypto Exposure Fuel Strong Earnings Revisions

IREN surged 5.15% on August 18, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.51 billion, ranking 175th in market activity. The stock’s recent performance aligns with its positioning in AI, cryptocurrency, and cloud computing sectors, supported by robust earnings revisions and revenue growth projections.

Iren Limited, a provider of renewable-energy-powered data centers, has seen analysts revise earnings forecasts upward by 31% for the current quarter and 134% for FY25. Revenue is projected to rise 173% in 2025 to $515 million, with another 86% growth expected in 2026. These fundamentals have earned the stock a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, despite its low forward P/E ratio of 16.6x.

Technically, IREN has been consolidating after a 250% rally from April lows. The stock hovers near $19.15, a key resistance level. A breakout above this threshold could trigger renewed momentum, positioning IREN as a high-conviction growth play in a sector dominated by larger peers like Nvidia and Vertiv.

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