Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company reported group revenue of $228 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 547% and a quarter-over-quarter growth of 56% [10] - The annualized run rate revenue for the core AI cloud business reached $1.2 billion at the end of December, exceeding the high end of the previous guidance [11] - Group adjusted EBITDA margin improved from 19% in Q3 to 24% in Q4, indicating strong operational leverage [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core AI cloud business revenue grew 830% year-over-year and 63% quarter-over-quarter, driven by high utilization and strong pricing [11] - The average contract duration for new cloud customers increased by 50%, reflecting growing demand for AI solutions [5][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company sold out of capacity in Q3 and Q4 of 2025, with demand continuing to exceed available capacity [4][11] - The company is experiencing robust demand from both AI startups transitioning to enterprise-scale and established enterprises adopting AI for critical business processes [5][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The main strategic focus is to scale the core AI cloud business through organic growth and targeted acquisitions, such as the recent acquisition of Tavily [7][66] - The company plans to invest between $16 billion and $20 billion in capital expenditures in 2026 to support its growth and capacity expansion [16][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving an annualized run rate revenue of $7 billion to $9 billion by the end of 2026, supported by strong demand and capacity expansion [8][12] - The company anticipates that the adjusted EBITDA margin will reach approximately 40% in 2026, driven by the scaling of the core AI business [14][64] Other Important Information - The company ended 2025 with $3.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents, providing a strong financial position to fund growth plans [11] - The company is exploring various funding options, including corporate debt and asset-backed financing, to support its capital needs [17][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: What gives you conviction that the demand for AI will continue to justify these investments? - Management noted that there are strong signals from large clients expanding their capacity needs, and AI startups are transitioning to real enterprises with increasing demand for GPUs [21][24] Question: How are you thinking through to meet the expectations for CapEx? - The COO explained that the majority of CapEx will be financed through cash flows from long-term contracts, with a healthy balance sheet allowing for additional financing options [27][29] Question: Can you help us bridge to the contracted power guidance? - The company is accelerating the build-out of capacity and expects to achieve its goals for 2026 through a mix of smaller and larger projects [36][38] Question: What drove the upside in the December 2025 ARR? - The upside was attributed to solid execution, strong pricing, and utilization, with robust demand trends continuing into Q1 2026 [50][51] Question: How is Nebius handling data center equipment shortages? - Management stated that they are well-positioned to manage risks associated with data center construction and have secured necessary components for major contracts [54][56] Question: What is the strategic rationale behind the acquisition of Tavily? - The acquisition is aimed at enhancing the platform's capabilities and deepening customer engagement, aligning with the company's strategy to be a leading AI cloud provider [66]

Nebius Group (NasdaqGS:NBIS) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 12, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAndrey Korolenko - SVP of InfrastructureArkady Volozh - Founder and CEODado Alonso - CFOMarc Boroditsky - Chief Revenue OfficerNeil Doshi - VPOfir Naveh - COO and Board MemberRoman Chernin - Chief Business OfficerOperatorWelcome to Nebius Group's Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. If you would like to ask a question, you can click the Ask a Question tab in t ...

Nebius Group (NasdaqGS:NBIS) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 12, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker6Welcome to Nebius Group's Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. If you would like to ask a question, you can click the Ask a Question tab in the top right of the live stream player. Then just type in your question and click Submit. You can submit questions at any time during the presentation, and the Nebius management team will try and answer as many questions as they can ...