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Applied Digital raises price target to $70 on strong AI data center growth and robust earnings.

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18 Sep 2026, 15:10 WIB
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Applied Digital raises price target to $70 on strong AI data center growth and robust earnings.

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) has been reaffirmed with a Strong Buy rating and its price target raised from $54 to $70. The company now holds 1,410MW of contracted IT load across five campuses, representing $36 billion in initial 15-year lease revenue. Its Q4 2026 results showed strong financial performance with $42.4 million adjusted EBITDA and $12.9 million adjusted net income, highlighting its ability to convert AI data center leases into profit. Despite a high valuation at 36.15x forward EV/EBITDA, this is justified by expected revenue growth of 106.76% and EBITDA growth of 174.92%, well above sector medians, signaling significant growth potential.

As of Sep 18, 2026 19:13 WIB, Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) trades at USD 26.53 on Pluang, showing a modest 1-day gain of 0.57%. The stock's market capitalization stands at $7.50 billion with an enterprise value of $11.01 billion, reflecting significant investor interest. Notably, 73% of Pluang users are buying APLD, indicating strong demand despite its high valuation.

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