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Applied Digital Posts Big Q2 Beat, Inks Two Hyperscaler Leases in North Dakota

Management pointed to surging hyperscaler demand in the Dakotas, describing talks with another investment‑grade customer as advanced.

Overview

  • Q2 FY2026 results: EPS came in at $0.00 versus a projected loss of $0.10, with revenue of $126.59 million beating estimates and rising about 98% year over year.
  • The company said it has now signed leases with two hyperscalers across two North Dakota campuses, including a reported $5 billion, 200 MW agreement at the Polaris Forge 2 site.
  • CoreWeave exercised its option to expand Ellendale to 400 MW, which Benzinga reports lifts the 15‑year contract value to roughly $11 billion.
  • Applied Digital is spinning off its GPU/cloud business via a merger with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, with reported retained ownership ranging from over 80% to 97% and an expected close in the first half of 2026.
  • Management highlighted a development loan facility from Macquarie, noted active discussions for additional sites and customers, and saw shares rise about 5% in after‑hours trading following the report.