Applied Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:APLD) witnessed a surge in its stock price during extended trading hours on Wednesday following the publication of its second-quarter financial results. The company exceeded market analyst predictions, delivering earnings per share that surpassed anticipated losses while also generating substantially higher revenue compared to the previous year.
In the reported quarter, Applied Digital posted earnings of zero cents per share, outperforming consensus forecasts which had projected a 10-cent loss per share. This earnings figure marks a positive deviation from expectations and indicates an improvement in operational profitability relative to analyst projections.
Alongside the earnings, the firm announced quarterly revenue totaling $126.59 million, a figure that notably exceeded the $89.76 million estimated by industry analysts. This revenue reflected a significant increase from the $36.16 million reported during the corresponding quarter in the preceding year, suggesting robust growth in the company’s core business activities.
Breaking down revenue by segment, the HPC Hosting Business contributed $85 million in revenue for the quarter and accumulated $111.3 million over the six months ending November 30, 2025. The performance of this segment underscores Applied Digital’s expanding footprint in high-performance computing services.
The Data Center Hosting Business segment displayed growth as well, generating $41.6 million in revenue for the quarter, which represents a 15% increase from $36.2 million in the same quarter a year prior. This growth trajectory indicates an increasing demand for the company’s data center hosting offerings.
CEO Wes Cummins highlighted the strategic importance of the Dakotas region for hyperscale data center operations, attributable to the area’s favorable cool climate conditions and abundant energy availability. Cummins emphasized that Applied Digital’s early establishment in this market, combined with a demonstrated capability to manage technically complex data center constructions, provides a competitive advantage over other players in the sector.
Applied Digital has already secured two hyperscale customers in the Dakotas, and Cummins noted a significant rise in inquiries and demand from other potential clients. The company is reportedly engaged in advanced discussions with a third investment-grade hyperscale company regarding multiple locations, which include additional sites in the Dakotas and select markets in the southern United States. While there is no guarantee that these discussions will result in finalized contracts, these engagements signal potential near-term expansion opportunities for Applied Digital.
Following the earnings release, Applied Digital’s stock experienced a gain of 4.84%, reaching a price of $30.99 in extended trading on Wednesday. This price movement indicates positive investor reception to the company’s recent financial performance and strategic positioning.