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On Thursday, JMP Securities analyst Greg Miller reaffirmed a Market Outperform rating for Applied Blockchain Inc (NASDAQ:APLD), maintaining a $12.00 price target on the company’s shares. Miller’s assessment reflects a valuation based on approximately 18.0x and 10.0x multiples of the company’s forecasted EBITDA for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, respectively. The stock currently trades at $6.78, with analyst targets ranging from $7 to $18.
Miller highlighted Applied Blockchain’s market capitalization of $1.52 billion. According to InvestingPro data, the company carries a total debt of $993.67 million, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.19. The company’s financial multiples are projected at 10.0x for FY2027 and 6.0x for FY2028. These multiples are used as a basis for the $12.00 price target.
The analyst also noted that while the company presents higher risk and is the subject of some controversy, there is potential for significant upside. The stock’s high beta of 5.81 reflects its volatility, though revenue growth remains strong at 53.7% year-over-year. Specifically, if Applied Blockchain successfully sells out of capacity, the stock price could hypothetically reach approximately $30.00 per share for the high-performance computing (HPC) business alone. However, such an outcome would be realized over the long term. InvestingPro subscribers can access 18 additional key insights about APLD’s financial health and growth prospects.
Applied Blockchain, Inc. specializes in developing and operating data centers that provide high-performance computing solutions. The company’s focus is on serving the needs of cryptocurrency mining and other sectors that require intensive computational power.
As of the latest update, Applied Blockchain’s stock continues to trade on the NASDAQ, with investors watching closely for any changes that might affect the company’s financial outlook or stock performance.
In other recent news, Applied Digital Corp reported its Q3 FY2025 earnings, revealing a net loss of $0.08 per share, which was better than analysts’ expectations of a $0.11 loss. However, the company missed revenue forecasts, reporting $52.9 million against an expected $64.96 million. Data center hosting was a strong revenue driver, contributing $35.2 million, while cloud services added $17.8 million. Citizens JMP initiated coverage on Applied Digital with a Market Outperform rating and a $12 price target, reflecting confidence in the company’s strategic pivot towards high-performance computing. Meanwhile, Craig-Hallum adjusted its price target for the company to $10 from $12, maintaining a Buy rating despite earnings that fell short of expectations due to lower-than-anticipated cloud services revenue. Cantor Fitzgerald also revised its price target to $7 from $14, but kept an Overweight rating, citing confidence in the potential of the Ellendale facility. The company is exploring strategic options for its cloud services business, which could affect future financial performance.
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