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Nebius' Q1 Loss Widens Y/Y, Revenues Rise on Strong Core AI Growth
NBISNebius Group N.V.(NBIS) ZACKS·2025-05-21 15:05

Core Insights - Nebius Group N.V. reported a first-quarter 2025 adjusted net loss of $92.5 million, which is 19% wider than the loss of $77.6 million from the previous year [1] - The company's revenues increased significantly by 385% year over year to $55.3 million, primarily driven by growth in its core artificial intelligence (AI) business [1] Business Overview - Nebius operates an AI cloud platform designed for intensive workloads, supported by in-house developed software and hardware, with R&D hubs in Europe, North America, and Israel [2] - The company has distinct brands, including Avride for autonomous driving technology and TripleTen, a leading edtech platform for tech career reskilling [2] Financial Performance - The adjusted EBITDA loss for the first quarter was $62.6 million, an improvement from the $70.9 million loss in the same quarter last year [4] - Sales, general, and administrative expenses rose by 29% year over year to $66.1 million [4] - As of March 31, 2025, the loss from operations was $129.5 million, compared to a loss of $82.9 million in the prior year [4] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of March 31, 2025, Nebius had $1,447 million in cash and cash equivalents, down from $2,449.6 million as of December 31, 2024 [5] Future Outlook - The company is optimistic about its momentum heading into the second quarter of 2025, reaffirming its full-year ARR guidance of $750 million to $1 billion and overall revenue guidance of $500 million to $700 million [6] - Although adjusted EBITDA is expected to remain negative for the full year, Nebius aims to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA in the second half of 2025 [6] - The capital expenditure forecast for 2025 has been raised to approximately $2 billion from the previous estimate of $1.5 billion [7] Market Performance - Nebius currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) and its shares have surged 66.6% over the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Internet - Software and Services industry's growth of 26.2% [8]