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StocksMediumUpdated×7•Originally published 12 August 2026•Updated 12 August 2026•
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Nebius Stock Jumps 15.7% to $223.50 Following Record Q2 Earnings Beat

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Key Facts

1Nebius Group surpassed second-quarter revenue estimates driven by booming demand for AI infrastructure and cloud services.
2Surging demand helped the company win larger contracts and increase prices for computing capacity.

Reflecting the extraordinary demand for AI infrastructure, NVIDIA-backed Nebius Group N.V. reported a massive 454% year-over-year revenue surge in its Q2 financial results. According to reports, the company reported a quarterly loss of $0.12 per share, significantly outperforming the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.67 loss per share. This substantial earnings beat sent the stock climbing 15.7% as specialized cloud services expansion accelerated beyond market expectations.

The results show a marked improvement from a year ago, when the company reported a loss of $0.38 per share, signaling a rapid narrowing of losses alongside its revenue growth. Based on available facts, the strategic backing from NVIDIA provides the company with a competitive edge in securing hardware, which has translated into a stronger financial position relative to digital infrastructure peers like Super Micro Computer per market data. Management noted that current demand is intense enough to sell out its entire projected 2027 capacity today.

Regarding market performance, NBIS shares reached $184.11 (at close August 12, 2026), up significantly from the August 10, 2026 close of $184.11. Investors are now monitoring the company's execution of its newly announced capex plans to meet pre-booked demand, while watching the economic calendar for catalysts that could impact valuations for high-growth tech firms.