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Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) earnings date & stock reaction

Applied Digital Corporation · IT

Applied Digital Corporation earnings date & time

Next earningsWed, January 6 around 4:00 PM ET, after the closescheduled

Schedule

Korea time (KST)
Thu, January 7
Reporting pattern
12 of last 12 after close
Typical move
±11.8% · 12-report avg

What the market expects

Consensus EPS

$-0.17Coming in above this counts as a beat

Full earnings calendarFrom an earnings calendar · Schedule last checked October 7
Latest reportJun–Aug 2026 results· October 7, 2026 reported
EPS consensus -$0.30 → -$0.01 ▲ +96.7% beatRev $64M → $300M +368% YoY
Post-earnings price move
Next-day move
+0.2%
Price around earnings
Around this report
Down 6% into earningsIn the 3 trading days before this report, the stock moved more than usual. A pre-earnings run-up can mean expectations were already priced in, a drop can mean bad news was priced in early. Read the post-earnings reaction with that in mind.
Earnings callRapid revenue growth driven by data center capacity expansion and long-term contracts
“If demand continues on its current path, and we continue to execute and deliver for our customers and our communities as we've been doing, we believe we have the ability to grow our operating portfolio to 3.5 GW-4 GW by the end of calendar year 2030.”
· Wes Cummins, CEO
Positives
  • ▲Explosive Revenue Growth and Operational Scale
    • Revenue for the quarter reached $341.9 million, up 322% vs last year.
    • Live data center capacity increased to 250 MW, a 150% increase vs last year.
  • ▲Securing Long-term Contracts and Capital
    • Signed a 15-year, 210 MW lease representing $5.2 billion in contracted revenue.
    • Successfully issued $1.59 billion in senior secured notes at a 7% coupon rate.
  • ▲Improved Profitability in Core Segments
    • HPC Hosting segment reported $58.8 million in Net Operating Income with an 89% margin.
    • Bitcoin hosting operating profit more than doubled to $13.3 million from $6 million in the previous quarter.
Concerns
  • ▼Persistent Net Losses and High Expenses
    • Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $221 million, showing a significant deficit.
    • Operating expenses were inflated by $65.4 million in stock-based compensation and $67.5 million in non-cash valuation losses.
  • ▼High Debt Burden and Financial Leverage
    • Total debt stands at approximately $6.4 billion, significantly higher than the $1.6 billion in stockholders' equity.
    • Continuous capital expenditure for infrastructure construction remains a heavy financial burden.
Based on the Oct 7, 2026 earnings-call transcript. Quotes are verbatim.

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) rose the day after earnings in 5 of its last 12 reports (42%), moving ±11.8% on average. It has fallen despite beating the consensus estimate 4 times.

Up next day
5/12
42%
Fell despite growth
1/12
Good earnings ignored
Price when beating
-0.6%
avg over 8 beats
Price when missing
-9.5%
avg over 2 misses
Avg earnings move
±11.8%
typical swing on earnings
Biggest single move
-35.9%
'25.4 · largest reaction
🔑What actually moves this stock?
What really matters here
Next-quarter revenue outlook and margin
In finance terms: Revenue guidance · margin
Growth · revenue (YoY by quarter, latest right)
-176%
25-07(May qtr)
+6%
25-10(Aug qtr)
+98%
26-01(Nov qtr)
+139%
26-04(Feb qtr)
+983%
26-07(May qtr)
+368%
26-10(Aug qtr)
Accelerating · Growth is accelerating from -176% to +368%. A good direction.
What to watch next report

When results drop, skip the EPS number. Check if the growth above holds or accelerates, and whether guidance beats expectations.

How this stock reacts to earnings

Traits seen across its recent earnings reactions

Beating estimates doesn't always lift it
Up the next day 4 of 8 beats (50%)
Moves in line with results, fairly predictable
Avg -0.6% on a beat, -9.5% on a miss
Tends to keep drifting the same way for days
Day-one direction continued · 55% of last 11
vs IT sector avg (192 peers)
This
-2.4%
Sector
+1.0%
Avg next-day reaction

Earnings number vs guidance: which drives it?

How often the beat/miss matched the actual price move

The number and guidance move the price about equally
Moved opposite to results 4 of last 10 times (40%)
4xBeat but fell
Even a beat sells off if guidance disappoints
0xMissed but rose
Even a miss rebounds if guidance reassures
Fell despite growth1/12

4/8 beats fell next day · watches Revenue guidance · margin

Next-day reaction
  • Aug 2026 report+0.2%
  • May 2026 report+0.9%
  • Feb 2026 report-8.0%
  • Nov 2025 report+8.1%
  • Aug 2025 report+16.1%
  • May 2025 report+31.0%

Earnings timeline · bars = next-day move, ▲▼ = beat/miss

Jun–Aug 2026 results
Reported 2026-10-07
Next-day move
+0.2%
After 5 days —
EPS consensus -$0.30 → -$0.01 ▲ +96.7% beatRev $64M → $300M +368% YoY
Price around earnings
Around this report
Down 6% into earningsIn the 3 trading days before this report, the stock moved more than usual. A pre-earnings run-up can mean expectations were already priced in, a drop can mean bad news was priced in early. Read the post-earnings reaction with that in mind.

Earnings trend · last 12 quarters

EPS$-0.01
'24.1'26.10
Revenue$0.3BYoY +368%
'24.1'26.10

Earnings history and price reaction

Applied Digital Corporation across its last 12 earnings reports: EPS versus consensus, the move on the earnings day, and the cumulative move five trading days later.
Quarter endedReported (ET)vs market expectation (consensus)Earnings dayAfter 5 days
8/20262026-10-07+96.7%+0.2%—
5/20262026-07-27—+0.9%+11.8%
2/20262026-04-08+142.9%†-8.0%+10.9%
11/20252026-01-07—+8.1%+22.1%
8/20252025-10-09—+16.1%+25.1%
5/20252025-07-30+85.9%+31.0%+47.5%

12 reports, quarters ending 11/2023 to 8/2026. The earnings-day move is the first trading day that reflects the report; the five-day figure is the cumulative move from that point.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Applied Digital Corporation earnings date?

The next Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) earnings report is expected Wed, January 6 around 4:00 PM ET, after the close. It comes from an earnings calendar and may not be a company-confirmed date; it updates automatically if it changes.

What is the consensus EPS forecast for Applied Digital Corporation's next earnings?

Analysts expect EPS of about $-0.17 for Applied Digital Corporation (APLD). Coming in above that counts as a beat, below it a miss — though a beat does not guarantee the stock rises.

Does Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) stock usually go up after earnings?

Over the last 12 earnings reports, the stock rose on 5 of them (42%). The average move on earnings day was ±11.8%.

Does Applied Digital Corporation react more to the earnings numbers or to guidance?

In 4 of the last 10 reports (40%), the stock moved the opposite way from whether it beat or missed the forecast. A high share means guidance and expectations drive the move more than the reported numbers.

Can Applied Digital Corporation stock fall even when earnings are good?

Yes. In 1 of the last 12 reports, Applied Digital Corporation fell on the earnings day despite growing EPS. Expectations already priced in, or guidance, can matter more than the reported numbers.

Does Applied Digital Corporation stock keep moving after the earnings day?

Over the last 11 reports, the move continued in the same direction for the following five trading days 55% of the time. This tendency is known as post-earnings announcement drift.