IREN reported a record Q1 FY26 with substantial revenue growth driven by AI Cloud expansion and a significant new contract with Microsoft. The company is strategically positioning itself for future growth in the AI infrastructure market.
Total revenue increased to a record $240.3 million, a 355% increase compared to Q1 FY25.
positiveSecured a $9.7 billion contract with Microsoft for phased deployments through 2026, with a 5-year average term and 20% customer prepayment.
positiveTargeting $3.4 billion in AI Cloud annualized run-rate revenue (ARR) by the end of 2026, with an expansion to 140k GPUs.
positiveNet income increased to a record $384.6 million, a significant turnaround from a net loss of $(51.7) million in Q1 FY25.
positiveAdjusted EBITDA increased to $91.7 million, a 3,568% increase from Q1 FY25.
positiveAI Cloud Services Revenue was only $7.3 million, a small fraction of total revenue, indicating early stage development for this segment.
attentionSignificant unrealized gains on financial instruments ($665.0m) contributed substantially to net income, impacting the quality of earnings.
attentionWhile targeting 140k GPUs for AI Cloud, this represents only 16% of the 3GW power portfolio, suggesting substantial future investment is required to utilize full capacity.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
Secured several new multi-year contracts, including a landmark partnership with Microsoft, which solidifies IREN’s position as a leading AI Cloud Service Provider.
The announced expansion to 140k GPUs represents only 16% of our 3GW grid-connected power portfolio, providing ample capacity to continue scaling IREN’s AI Cloud platform.
IREN continues to execute with discipline, delivering record results this quarter and meaningful progress in our AI Cloud expansion.
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