IREN's Q2 Loss Wider Than Expected, Revenues Decline Q/Q

Core Insights - IREN Limited reported a wider loss of 44 cents per share in Q2 fiscal 2026, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a 9 cents loss, and a profit of 9 cents per share in the same quarter last year [1] - The company experienced a net loss of $155.4 million, a significant decline from a net income of $384.6 million in the previous quarter [1] - Total revenues fell by 23.1% sequentially to $184.7 million, missing the consensus estimate by 16.49% [1] Financial Performance - Bitcoin revenues decreased by 28.2% sequentially to $167.4 million, while AI Cloud Services revenues increased by 137% to $17.3 million from $7.3 million in the previous quarter [3] - Adjusted EBITDA was $75.3 million, down from $91.7 million in the previous quarter, but the adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 41% from 38% [3] - Operating expenses remained flat at $235.5 million, with significant impacts from non-cash and non-recurring items, including $219 million in unrealized financial instrument losses and a one-time debt conversion expense [4] Balance Sheet and Financing - As of December 31, 2025, IREN had $3.26 billion in cash and cash equivalents, up from $1.03 billion as of September 30, 2025 [5] - The company secured $3.6 billion in additional GPU financing related to its Microsoft contract at an interest rate of less than 6% [5] - Year-to-date funding totals $9.2 billion, sourced from customer prepayments, convertible notes, GPU leasing, and GPU financing [5] Growth Outlook - IREN aims to expand its GPU capacity by 140,000 units, which is expected to generate $3.4 billion in annual recurring revenues by the end of 2026 [6] - The construction of the Childress Horizon 1–4 project is progressing to support a large deployment for Microsoft [6] - The British Columbia AI expansion is advancing, with $0.4 billion in annual recurring revenues already contracted and further negotiations ongoing [6] - A new 1.6 GW data center campus in Oklahoma will increase total secured grid-connected power to over 4.5 GW, enhancing long-term growth capacity [6] Strategic Focus - IREN's growth strategy is structured around three core pillars: Capacity, Customers, and Capital, leveraging its secured power footprint, deep hyperscaler engagement, and diversified financing capabilities to scale its AI cloud platform efficiently [7][8]