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StocksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 14 August 2026•Updated 14 August 2026•
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Nebius ARR Hits $3B as Operating Cash Flow Surges to $2.3B on AI Cloud Demand

Key Facts

1Nebius's capacity auction cleared 15% above the company's previous price ceiling.
2Customer prepayments jumped by $4.4 billion over a six-month period.
3Revenue grew 454% YoY, though full-year guidance remained unchanged.

Amid a structural shift toward cloud infrastructure, Nebius Group has disclosed a massive leap in financial performance driven by intensive demand for AI technologies. According to reports, the company achieved an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $3 billion, with the AI cloud segment accounting for 98% of total sales. These figures, alongside a 454% year-over-year revenue growth, underscore the company's ability to dominate the high-end computing capacity market.

In terms of liquidity and valuation, operating cash flow surged to $2.3 billion, primarily bolstered by increased customer prepayments covering up to 60% of capital expenditures. While some analysts have raised the price target for NBIS to $454, sentiment remains mixed as others maintain a 'Sell' rating due to valuation concerns despite the growth. This follows capacity auction results that cleared at prices 20% higher than NVIDIA's quotes per market data.

Per market data, NBIS shares closed at $255.04 (close August 13, 2026), placing the stock in a period of consolidation between optimistic targets and valuation skepticism. Investors are monitoring the sustainability of these massive cash flows in upcoming quarters. Key catalysts include upcoming inflation data which may impact expansion costs, following the most recent US annual inflation reading of 3.4%.