Goldman Sachs Upgrades CoreWeave to Buy Amid Sell-Off, Citing Competitive Advantages
Goldman Sachs has upgraded its rating on neocloud company CoreWeave (CRWV) from neutral to buy following a significant sell-off last week. Analyst Gabriela Borges highlighted the firm's strong execution capabilities and potential for building durable competitive advantages in AI infrastructure, despite lowering the price target to $106 from $139. The stock rose 6% premarket after the upgrade. The recent drop was driven by concerns over CoreWeave’s heavy debt load—over $51 billion—to fund its AI expansion. However, Borges noted that much of this financing is asset-backed and structured as delayed draw term loans (DDTLs), which reduce long-term interest burdens. This model allows the company to repay most debt before contracts expire. Goldman Sachs' upgrade aligns with broader Wall Street sentiment: 31 out of 45 analysts covering CoreWeave currently have a buy or strong buy rating, according to LSEG data.
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