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StocksUpdated•Originally published 8 April 2026•Updated 9 April 2026•

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Applied Digital Shares Sink 7% on Wider-Than-Expected Q3 Loss

Key Facts

1Applied Digital (APLD) is scheduled to report its Q3 2026 earnings results after the market close on April 8.

2The company's stock is down approximately 1% year-to-date in 2026 following a strong performance in the previous year.

about 2 months ago

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What changed: The company released Q3 results showing a much wider-than-expected loss due to write-downs, leading to a 7% drop in share price despite a revenue beat.

Applied Digital (APLD) shares fell more than 7% at the market open following the release of its third-quarter financial results. The company reported a net loss of $100.9 million, or $0.36 per share, significantly wider than the consensus estimate of a $0.10 loss per share. While revenue exceeded expectations driven by growth in the high-performance computing (HPC) segment, the bottom line was heavily impacted by substantial write-downs and stock-based compensation. This sharp decline follows earlier market caution regarding the company's rising debt levels and interest expenses. Investors are now weighing the strong top-line growth against the widening losses and financial pressures. The results highlight the challenges the company faces in scaling its infrastructure while managing high operational costs.