NBIS: Sold-out AI capacity supports expansion, but execution risk rises

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What changed

The latest analysis adds stronger evidence of demand and scale: core AI cloud revenue grew 830% year over year, ARR reached $1.2 billion, and contracted power exceeded 2 GW. Management also raised the 2026 power target to more than 3 GW, while adding Tavily and planning nine new data-center sites.

Guidance delta

Management maintained its guidance posture while targeting 2026 ARR of $7–9 billion and more than 3 GW of contracted power.

Key takeaways

• Management said capacity was sold out in Q3 and Q4, with demand outpacing supply and supporting stable GPU pricing.
• ARR reached $1.2 billion, above guidance; management retained a 2026 ARR target of $7–9 billion.
• The 2026 plan calls for $16–20 billion of capex and more than 3 GW of contracted power.
• New products and the Tavily acquisition broaden the platform beyond core GPU infrastructure.
• The central debate is whether capacity expansion, financing, and margin execution can match demand.

Management priorities

• Build nine new data-center sites globally.
• Increase available power to 800 MW–1 GW by year-end and exceed 3 GW of contracted power.
• Deliver remaining capacity tranches for Microsoft and Meta during 2026.
• Expand Token Factory, Tavily, and other vertical software offerings.
• Pursue a 40% adjusted EBITDA margin target by 2026.