CoreWeave Is Down 50% From Its Highs: Is It the Most Misunderstood Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock of 2026?

CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) surged to the forefront a year ago when it completed its initial public offering and then went on to climb more than 300% in just a few months. Investors were excited about the company due to its central role in the artificial intelligence (AI) story. CoreWeave offers something much-needed: capacity for AI workloads. This business has been a successful one for CoreWeave, driving triple-digit quarterly revenue growth. But, in recent months, the stock has lost momentum -- in fact, i ...