CoreWeave shares fell 23.56% over the past month to $62.19, near their 52-week low, even though its revenue backlog reached $104.2 billion at the end of Q2. Q2 revenue rose 112.3% to $2.575 billion, above the $2.555 billion consensus, and operating cash flow turned positive at $679 million. Bulls point to more than 50% of the backlog already in customer delivery and adjusted operating margins expected in the low teens in Q4. Risks include Q2 free cash flow of -$5.743 billion, 2026 capex guidance of $35 billion to $39 billion, reliance on a few customers such as a $21 billion commitment from Meta, and a securities class action alleging data center delays were concealed. The article's author sets a $85.06 price target with a buy rating and moderate confidence, while a bear case of $41.84 applies if the stock trades at 1.5x 2026 sales.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.2T |
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 212.28 |
| Change that session | -4.36% |
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