CoreWeave Announces Strategic Partnerships Amid Rapid Revenue Growth and High Debt Load
On August 20, CoreWeave announced a multi-year partnership with Hudson River Trading to leverage its AI cloud platform for advanced trading research. A week later, it expanded its ecosystem by integrating Rescale's simulation capabilities into its cloud offering across multiple industries. In Q2 2026, the company reported revenue of $2.575 billion, up 112% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA doubling to $1.510 billion and a contracted backlog reaching $104 billion. However, operating expenses surged by 120%, leading to a GAAP net loss of $626 million due in part to rising interest costs from its total debt load now at $35.1 billion. Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges raised CoreWeave's price target but maintained a Neutral rating, citing strong demand and potential margin improvements as capacity expands.
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