Coreweave电话会：今年资本支出指引下调40%主因是交付延迟、 老一代GPU价格依然坚挺

Core Viewpoint - CoreWeave reported mixed results for Q3, with revenue of $1.4 billion, a 134% year-over-year increase, and a backlog of $55.6 billion, nearly double that of Q2. However, due to delivery delays, the capital expenditure guidance for 2025 was significantly reduced to $12-14 billion, a 40% decrease from previous expectations [2][4][17]. Financial Performance - Q3 revenue reached $1.4 billion, up 134% year-over-year, driven by strong customer demand and efficient execution [17][18]. - The backlog of orders at the end of Q3 was $55.6 billion, nearly double the amount from Q2, indicating robust demand [5][17]. - Adjusted operating income for Q3 was $217 million, with an adjusted operating margin of 16% [18]. - The company reported a net loss of $110 million for Q3, an improvement from a net loss of $360 million in the same quarter last year [18][19]. Capital Expenditure and Guidance - Capital expenditures for Q3 totaled $1.9 billion, lower than expected due to delays from third-party data center providers [19][22]. - The projected capital expenditure for 2025 is now $12-14 billion, down from earlier estimates of $20-23 billion, primarily due to construction delays [4][22]. - Despite the reduction for 2025, capital expenditures for 2026 are expected to exceed double that of 2025, potentially over $24 billion [4][22]. Customer Demand and Market Position - CoreWeave's active power capacity increased by 120 MW to approximately 590 MW, with contracted power capacity growing to 2.9 GW [5][19]. - The company has diversified its customer base, with no single customer accounting for more than 35% of total revenue, down from about 50% last quarter [18]. - Over 60% of revenue comes from investment-grade customers, reflecting successful platform and customer diversification [18]. Operational Challenges and Supply Chain - The company faces supply chain challenges, particularly related to delivery delays from third-party data center developers, impacting Q4 expectations [10][21]. - The delays are primarily related to power shell delivery rather than GPU or power supply issues, indicating a temporary supply chain problem rather than a demand issue [4][10]. Future Outlook - The company maintains confidence in its long-term growth prospects, with a strong backlog and ongoing demand for AI cloud services [23]. - CoreWeave is expanding its data center capacity and has initiated self-built projects to mitigate delivery risks associated with third-party providers [10][38]. - The company expects to see significant growth in capital expenditures and revenue in 2026, driven by strong customer demand and a growing order backlog [22][23].