Applied Digital Corporation · Technology · Information Technology Services
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$26.44
−$2.59 (−8.92%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours$26.13
−$0.31 (−1.17%) 8:25 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$29.03
OpenOpen$27.84
Day highHigh$28.03
Day lowLow$25.82
VolumeVol18,070,018
Avg volAvgVol19,742,796
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Mkt cap
$8.30B
P/E ratio
-52.88
FY Revenue
$317.44M
EPS
-0.50
Gross Margin
27.86%
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Technology
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APLD
Applied Digital Corporation
Applied Digital combines very strong recent price momentum with loss-making operations and deeply negative free cash flow, creating a contrasting technical and fundamental profile. Multiple bullish technical signals and a close near the top of the 52-week range point to an aggressive upside trend, while elevated short interest and heavy capital intensity highlight material risk and volatility considerations.
AI summarized at 9:15 PM ET, 2026-01-10
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INTRADAY:72SWING:78LONG:38
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+17% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.17×
RSI
30.62(Weak)
Weak (30–40)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.02 (Strong)
MACD: 0.11 Signal: 0.09
Short-Term
-0.89 (Weak)
MACD: -3.58 Signal: -2.69
Long-Term
-1.29 (Weak)
MACD: -2.69 Signal: -1.40
Intraday trend score
38.20
LOW28.20HIGH60.20
Latest news
APLD•12 articles•Positive: 6Neutral: 6Negative: 0
NeutralInvesting.com• Thomas Hughes
Why Penguin Solutions May Be the Smartest AI Infrastructure Stock
Penguin Solutions is positioned as a lower-risk AI infrastructure play compared to competitors like Nebius, Iren, and Applied Digital. The company reported Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue growth of 48% to $479 million, beating consensus by $55 million, with strong margin expansion and record operating income. Guidance was raised significantly with full-year revenue growth now expected at 22%. Strong institutional ownership (97%) and bullish analyst sentiment support the stock, though valuation at 35x earnings is elevated.
PENGNBISIRENAPLDAI infrastructureGPU-as-a-Servicedata center operationsHPC capacity
Sentiment note
Identified as a competitor in AI infrastructure but characterized as bearing significant risk through ownership of GPUs and data center infrastructure.
PositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.• Na
Applied Digital Delivers Second Building at Polaris Forge 1
Applied Digital announced the on-time completion of Phase 1 of Building 2 at Polaris Forge 1, delivering 75 MW of operational AI capacity and bringing total live capacity at the campus to 175 MW. The company demonstrated its repeatable AI Factory franchise model and execution capabilities, with the campus contracted to deliver 400 MW at full buildout. Applied Digital also announced a $1.59 billion senior secured notes offering to fund the fourth building at the facility.
The company successfully delivered a major infrastructure milestone on schedule, demonstrating strong execution capabilities and operational efficiency. The on-time completion of Phase 1 Building 2, bringing total capacity to 175 MW, validates their repeatable AI Factory model. Additionally, the company secured $1.59 billion in financing for continued expansion, indicating strong investor confidence and market demand for their services.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Rick Orford
5 AI Infrastructure Stocks You'll Wish You Bought Sooner
The article highlights five AI infrastructure stocks as potential investment opportunities beyond Nvidia. Arista Networks, Micron, Broadcom, Eaton, and Applied Digital are positioned as beneficiaries of growing AI demand, which may require increased networking, memory, power management, custom chips, and data center capacity.
ANETMUAVGOETNAI infrastructurenetworkingdata center capacitysemiconductor
Sentiment note
Featured as a custom chip provider for AI infrastructure; stock showed +2.85% movement on publication date
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Rosen Law Firm
BABCOCK & WILCOX DEADLINE: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important June 15 Deadline in Securities Class Action - BW
A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding a Power Generation contract with Applied Digital. The lawsuit claims that B&W's largest shareholder BRC Group Holdings stood on both sides of the contract and that Applied Digital did not actually need the products/services, raising questions about revenue recognition and overstating business prospects. Investors who purchased B&W securities between November 5, 2025 and March 11, 2026 may be eligible for compensation.
BWBWNBBWPAAPLDsecurities class actionfalse statementsrevenue recognitionshareholder conflict of interest
Sentiment note
Applied Digital is mentioned as a counterparty to the disputed contract but is not accused of wrongdoing. The lawsuit questions whether the contract was genuine, but this does not directly implicate Applied Digital's conduct or financial health.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Parkev Tatevosian, Cfa
Is Applied Digital Stock an Undervalued AI Stock to Buy?
Applied Digital is generating significant investor interest due to its role in the AI ecosystem and strong sales growth. The stock has experienced notable volatility, surging 38% last month before declining in June, leaving investors questioning its valuation at current levels.
The article highlights Applied Digital's 'boom sales' and its important role in the AI ecosystem, generating investor excitement about its prospects. The stock's 38% surge last month demonstrates strong market interest, though recent decline suggests potential valuation concerns.
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Rosen Law Firm
B&W DEADLINE: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - BW
Rosen Law Firm announces a securities class action lawsuit against Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (B&W) for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding a Power Generation contract with Applied Digital. The lawsuit claims B&W's largest shareholder BRC Group Holdings stood on both sides of the contract and that Applied Digital did not actually need B&W's products, raising questions about revenue recognition. The lead plaintiff deadline is June 15, 2026.
BWBWNBBWPAAPLDsecurities class actionfalse statementsPower Generation ContractApplied Digital
Sentiment note
Company is mentioned as a counterparty in the disputed Power Generation contract but is not named as a defendant; mentioned primarily as context for the alleged misrepresentation.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Lawrence Nga
The AI Race Is Quietly Becoming a Race for Electricity, Not Chips
As AI demand surges, electricity and power infrastructure are becoming the new bottleneck rather than semiconductor chips. Unlike chip manufacturing which can scale in 3-4 years, building power generation capacity and transmission infrastructure takes much longer. This shift is creating investment opportunities in power and data center infrastructure companies that can secure reliable electricity access.
The company is specifically highlighted as having already secured contracted access to electricity needed for AI data centers, positioning it well to capitalize on the infrastructure-focused phase of AI growth.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Lawrence Nga
Why Is Everyone Suddenly Paying Attention to Applied Digital Stock? Here's Why You Should Care.
Applied Digital is gaining investor attention as a critical infrastructure provider for the AI industry. Rather than building AI models or semiconductors, the company supplies data center capacity, power, and cooling systems that AI companies desperately need. With contracted lease revenue in the tens of billions and major technology companies planning AI demand years into the future, Applied Digital is positioned as a landlord to the AI ecosystem, though it remains a speculative investment with execution risks.
The article highlights Applied Digital's strategic positioning as a critical infrastructure provider for AI, its significant contracted revenue in the tens of billions, and growing demand from major technology companies. The company is presented as a beneficiary of the AI boom regardless of which specific AI models or companies win.
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Rosen Law Firm
B&W DEADLINE: ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - BW
A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding a Power Generation Contract with Applied Digital. The lawsuit claims that B&W's largest shareholder BRC Group Holdings stood on both sides of the contract and that Applied Digital did not actually need the products/services, raising questions about revenue recognition. Investors who purchased BW securities between November 5, 2025 and March 11, 2026 may be eligible for compensation. The lead plaintiff deadline is June 15, 2026.
BWBWNBBWPAAPLDsecurities class actionfalse statementsPower Generation Contractrevenue recognition
Sentiment note
Applied Digital is mentioned as a counterparty in the disputed Power Generation Contract but is not named as a defendant. The article suggests the company may not have actually needed the products/services, but this is presented as part of the allegations against B&W rather than as a direct criticism of Applied Digital itself.
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• The Gross Law Firm
BW Shareholder Alert: Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Securities Class Action Lawsuit - Investors With Losses May Contact The Gross Law Firm
The Gross Law Firm has filed a securities class action lawsuit against Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) for the period November 5, 2025 to March 11, 2026. The complaint alleges that the company issued materially false and misleading statements regarding a power generation contract with Applied Digital, claiming that BRC (the largest shareholder) had undisclosed conflicts of interest on both sides of the deal and that Applied Digital may not have actually needed the products/services, raising questions about revenue recognition and overstating business prospects.
BWBWNBBWPAAPLDsecurities class actionmaterially false statementsconflict of interestrevenue recognition
Sentiment note
Applied Digital is mentioned as a counterparty in the disputed contract but is not named as a defendant. The allegations question whether Applied Digital actually needed the products/services, but there is no indication of wrongdoing by Applied Digital itself.
BABCOCK & WILCOX CLASS ACTION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urges Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Investors with Large Losses to Contact the Firm
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding a Power Generation Contract with Applied Digital. The lawsuit claims the company's largest shareholder BRC Group Holdings stood on both sides of the deal and that Applied Digital may not have actually needed the products/services, raising questions about revenue recognition and overstated business prospects. Investors who purchased B&W securities between November 5, 2025 and March 11, 2026 can seek lead plaintiff status by June 15, 2026.
Applied Digital is mentioned as a counterparty in the disputed Power Generation Contract but is not named as a defendant. The lawsuit questions whether Applied Digital actually needed the products/services, but this does not directly implicate the company in wrongdoing.
PositiveInvesting.com• Itai Smidt
US Stocks Show AI Breadth Is Replacing Defensive Leadership
US equities rallied post-Memorial Day with strong AI and small-cap leadership, as de-escalation hopes in the US-Iran conflict drove oil prices lower. Micron Technology surged 18% to cross $1 trillion market cap on a UBS price target hike, while quantum computing and space stocks rallied on government funding and SpaceX IPO anticipation. The Nasdaq rose 1.11% and Russell 2000 jumped 1.74%, though the Dow declined 0.19% as defensive sectors unwound.
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