Executive Summary
In Q3 2025, Applied Digital Corporation reported revenues of $52.9 million, representing a 22% increase year-over-year, but a decrease of 17% from the previous quarter, driven mainly by growth in its Cloud Services segment. However, the company faced a net loss of $36.1 million as it navigated high operating expenses and depreciation costs. The earnings call highlighted significant investment partnerships, including a potential $5 billion deal with Macquarie Asset Management and a $375 million financing arrangement with Sumitomo Mitsui Bank, strengthening its strategic position in the high-performance computing (HPC) landscape. Despite certain operational hurdles, management remains optimistic about scaling capacity and future revenue generation while actively exploring divestiture options for its Cloud Services Business.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: -17.14% | YoY:22.08%
QoQ: -67.15% | YoY:201.80%
Key Insights
**Revenue:** $52.9 million (YoY: +22%, QoQ: -17%)
**Net Loss:** $36.1 million (Net Income Ratio: -67.2%)
**Adjusted Net Loss:** $17.8 million
**Adjusted EBITDA:** $10 million (Increase of 878%), signaling operational improvements after technical issues from shifting to multi-tenant configurations.
**Cash Position:** $261.2 million at quarter-end with total debt of $689.1 million.
**Gross Profit Margin:** 7.14% (YoY: +201.8%, QoQ: -67.2%)
**Operating Income:** -$18.9 million
**EPS:*...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $52.9 million (YoY: +22%, QoQ: -17%)
Net Loss: $36.1 million (Net Income Ratio: -67.2%)
Adjusted Net Loss: $17.8 million
Adjusted EBITDA: $10 million (Increase of 878%), signaling operational improvements after technical issues from shifting to multi-tenant configurations.
Cash Position: $261.2 million at quarter-end with total debt of $689.1 million.
Gross Profit Margin: 7.14% (YoY: +201.8%, QoQ: -67.2%)
Operating Income: -$18.9 million
EPS: -$0.16, diluted.
These metrics indicate operational challenges amidst long-term growth potential as APLD focuses on optimizing its cash flow and revenue generation strategies.
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
52.92M |
22.08% |
-17.14% |
Gross Profit |
3.78M |
201.80% |
-67.15% |
Operating Income |
-18.94M |
44.45% |
-1.76% |
Net Income |
-35.56M |
43.42% |
74.37% |
EPS |
-0.16 |
69.23% |
75.76% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
-35.8%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$0.03
freeCashFlowPerShare
$-1.13
dividendPayoutRatio
-1.52%
priceEarningsRatio
-12.51
Management Commentary
Market Conditions and Strategies:
Wes Cummins, CEO, stated, "Bitcoin prices remain strong, which is positive for our customers, and we remain optimistic about the business and its future prospects." The focus on strategic partnerships with leading financial institutions exemplifies APLD's robust growth plan, aiming to leverage accrued capital for new data center developments.
Cloud Services Transition: Saidal Mohmand, CFO, noted, "Our adjusted EBITDA increased by 878% to $10 million, reflecting operational efficiencies despite transitioning to an on-demand service model for some cloud capacities. This shift poses potential for higher margins in the long term." This indicates a significant restructuring effort to align with market demand for high-performance computing solutions.
"We believe this investment underscores Macquarie's strong confidence in the scalability and value of our platform." - Wes Cummins
â Wes Cummins
"This decision is driven by several factors, including our discussions with potential customers regarding leasing our Data Center Business where it has been clear that our Cloud Business is typically viewed as a competitor." - Wes Cummins,
â Wes Cummins
Forward Guidance
Management's forward guidance remains positive as they aim to capitalize on strategic investments to fund their data center build-out. They anticipate the first data center at the Ellendale campus operational by Q4 2025, with expectations of generating revenues from this asset shortly thereafter. The imminent completion of the initial building, along with the anticipated multi-year growth in cash flow from enhanced capacity and customer partnerships, suggests a strong rebound potential in performance metrics moving forward. Investors should monitor activity around the divestiture of the Cloud Services Business and any leasing agreements with hyperscalers as key indicators of future growth.