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Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock Analysis

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$26.07 -$1.07 (-3.96%) |Weak · 21
Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) bottom line: Bearish Lean — our Council read (32/100) and AI Score (21/100) broadly agree. Strongest signal: Ray Dalio bullish · Biggest watch-out: Seth Klarman bearish.Educational signal, not a buy or sell recommendation. Compare sector peers → · Read the method →
MCap: $7.50B| Vol: 8.6M| Target: $72.36 (+177.6%) (Aug 27, 2026) (estimate, not advice)|

Market cap $7.50B is the value of all shares combined.

Data from FMP · Methodology

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Machine-generated analysis by Stock Expert AI. Editorial oversight is systemic, not page-by-page. Editorially accountable: Sedat ANAK, Founder and Editor-in-Chief. Data sources: Financial Modeling Prep, Yahoo Finance, SEC EDGAR

Quick Answer

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) trades at $26.07 with MoonshotScore 21/100 (Grade F). Applied Digital Corporation designs, develops, and operates digital infrastructure solutions and cloud services for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence industries.

Price as of Sep 10, 2026 · Last analyzed: Sep 9, 2026

Applied Digital Corporation designs, develops, and operates digital infrastructure solutions and cloud services for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence industries. They offer infrastructure services to crypto mining customers and GPU computing solutions for AI, machine learning, and other HPC tasks.

APLD stock analysis for 2026: Analysts have set a consensus price target of $72.36 for Applied Digital Corporation, suggesting 177.6% upside from the current price of $26.07. The AI MoonshotScore is 21/100, in the Weak band (below 45) — a research signal, not a recommendation. Key factors: analyst coverage, AI-driven quantitative scoring.

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Council Score · Weighted Average of 3 Disciplines
Bearish Lean 32/100 · D

APLD: 2/3 scored disciplines lean bearish. Dominant signal: Seth Klarman bearish.

How is this calculated? →
MoonshotScore · Five-pillar engine · 21/100
Business Quality
Negative Is this a genuinely good business?
Financial Safety
Negative Could this blow up on me?
Valuation
Negative Am I paying a fair price?
Growth Durability
Weak Is the growth real and likely to last?
Momentum
Neutral Is the market already moving on this?

Strongest side: Momentum (5/10, Neutral). Weakest side: Financial Safety (1/10, Negative).

Legends Council · 5 Legends + Moon AI

AI simulations built from the named investors' published principles. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or the opinion of these individuals. How these lenses are built

Dalio-style lens (simulated)Ray Dalio
Favorable read
Griffin-style lens (simulated)Ken Griffin
Favorable read
Simons-style lens (simulated)Jim Simons
Neutral read
Englander-style lens (simulated)Izzy Englander
Unfavorable read
Klarman-style lens (simulated)Seth Klarman
Unfavorable read
Moon AI lens (model)
Unfavorable read
Munger's Mindset · Balance Sheet & Valuation
Financial Health
Weak
Margin of Safety
Fairly Valued
Council Score · Weighted Average of 3 Disciplines · See tabs for details →
The lenses are modelled on the published principles of the investors named. We are not affiliated with them, they have not endorsed this, and it is not their opinion of this stock.

Why this analysis is different

  • A sector-relative MoonshotScore — five pillars (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum) re-ranked nightly against the full universe of US-listed common stocks.
  • An AI Council read across up to eight perspectives — value, macro, quantitative, and momentum lenses — that shows where they disagree instead of averaging the tension away.
  • Figures come straight from FMP and Yahoo Finance filings data. The AI writes the narrative around the numbers — it never edits the numbers.

Applied Digital Corporation Company Overview

Data Provenance | Financial Data Quantitative Analysis NASDAQ

Research confidence

High 75/100

Broad, current evidence sits behind this analysis.

  • Scored on 91% of our measures
  • Price is current
  • No filing on record
  • Covered by analysts

Why 21?

Measured against companies in the same sector. The figures below are the factor contributions the scoring engine itself produced.

What is helping

  • +0.48 Revenue growth (Growth)
  • +0.26 Short-term liquidity (Financial Strength)
  • +0.15 12-month price trend (Momentum)

What is holding it back

  • -0.78 Free cash flow yield (Business Quality)
  • -0.60 Debt to equity (Financial Strength)
  • -0.60 Volatility vs the market (Financial Strength)

Risk penalties applied

  • -0.05 Bankruptcy-risk score in the distress zone
  • -1.54 Loss-making with negative retained earnings

Contribution = how far the company sits from its sector on that measure, weighted by how much the pillar counts. Not investment advice. How the score is built →

Analyst Price Target for APLD

Based on institutional analyst coverage, Applied Digital Corporation carries a consensus price target of $72.36, implying 177.6% potential upside.

A target this far above the market price deserves scrutiny: check whether the company's earnings multiple supports that growth assumption — outlier targets are frequently revised after earnings.

APLD Current Price & Trading Activity

As of the latest market session, shares of Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) are priced at $26.07, down 3.96% on the day. The stock has a trading volume of 8.6M shares, which provides insight into market interest and liquidity for this security. Based on the current price and market capitalization, APLD has approximately 288 million shares outstanding.

Company Profile: Applied Digital Corporation

Listed on NASDAQ, Applied Digital Corporation is a publicly traded company. With a market capitalization of $7.50B, it is classified as a mid-cap stock, reflecting its relative size within the broader equity market.

APLD AI Analysis Score

Our AI scoring model rates APLD at 21/100, reflecting cautious outlook based on current quantitative metrics. The composite draws on growth, financial health, valuation, and momentum data. Scores are updated regularly as new market data becomes available. Investors should use this score as one input alongside their own research and risk assessment.

Data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep, Yahoo Finance and SEC EDGAR. This content is generated from market data and is not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

APLD Latest News

No recent news available for APLD.

APLD Analyst Consensus

Consensus Rating

Aggregated Buy/Hold/Sell recommendations collected by Financial Modeling Prep for APLD.

Price Targets

Consensus target: $72.36

APLD MoonshotScore

21/100

What does this score mean?

MoonshotScore is Stock Expert AI's proprietary 0-100 research rating, not a buy or sell recommendation. APLD scores 21/100 (Grade F): the number comes from the five-pillar engine (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum), re-ranked daily against sector peers.

Applied Digital Corporation Stock: Key Questions Answered

What does the AI Score mean for APLD?

APLD holds an AI Score of 21/100 (Grade: F). This is an educational research signal, not a buy or sell recommendation. The number comes from the five-pillar engine (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum), re-ranked daily against sector peers.

Is APLD a good stock?

Stock Expert AI does not rate APLD buy, sell or hold. Applied Digital Corporation carries a MoonshotScore of 21/100 on the five-pillar engine, a research rating against its peers. Whether it fits is your call: check what it sells, whether it earns, what the price assumes, and what would prove you wrong.

What are the key factors to evaluate for APLD?

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) holds an AI score of 21/100 (low). Analysts target $72.36 (+178%). Not financial advice.

How frequently does APLD data refresh on this page?

APLD's price was last updated on Sep 10, 2026 and refreshes on page view during U.S. market hours; the quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed. Fundamentals update after quarterly filings; the MoonshotScore recalculates nightly; news aggregates continuously.

What has driven APLD's recent stock price performance?

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) moves on earnings results, analyst revisions, sector rotation, and market sentiment. See the News tab for the latest drivers. Past performance does not predict future results.

Should investors consider APLD overvalued or undervalued right now?

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) is loss-making, so its trailing P/E is negative (-58.39x) and not usable for valuation — lean on price-to-sales and cash flow in the Financials tab. Analysts target $72.36 (+178%) — upside seen. Compare P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA against sector peers for a full view.

Can I buy fractional shares of APLD?

Yes, most major brokerages offer fractional shares of Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) with no minimum purchase requirement. This means you can invest any dollar amount regardless of the share price. Check your brokerage platform for specific terms, fees, and fractional share availability.

How can I track APLD's earnings and financial reports?

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) reports quarterly earnings approximately 4-6 weeks after each fiscal quarter ends. You can track earnings dates, revenue and EPS estimates, and actual results on this page's Financials tab. Earnings surprises (beats or misses) often cause significant short-term price moves. Your brokerage can send alerts for APLD earnings announcements.

What should investors new to APLD understand first?

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) is worth researching across volatility, fundamentals, and industry context. Its current AI score is 21/100. With a market cap of $7.50B, it is a larger company which tends to be less volatile. Start with the Company Overview and MoonshotScore tabs for a structured introduction.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.

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Data Sources & Methodology
Market data powered by Financial Modeling Prep & Yahoo Finance. AI analysis by Stock Expert AI proprietary algorithms. Technical indicators via industry-standard calculations. Last updated: .
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How we use AI: Numbers are pulled directly from FMP & Yahoo Finance — our AI writes the analysis, it never edits the figures.
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