[Core Scientific Q3 2026 Earnings Call] Colocation Revenue Jumps 60% to $215M, Adjusted EBITDA Triples to $134M as CoreWeave Capacity Hits 485 MW — BigGo Finance

Core Scientific reported Q3 2026 colocation revenue of $215M, up 60% from Q2, and adjusted EBITDA of $134M, up 227%. The growth was driven by additional capacity under the CoreWeave contract, bringing billed capacity to 485 MW. The company expects to complete its Bitcoin mining exit by Q4 2026 and anticipates a double-digit revenue increase in Q4 2026. Core Scientific has $1.7B in liquidity and plans to use project bonds for AMD build-out financing.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 3:04 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

High
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat and strong liquidity could trigger a short‑cover rally.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings with material revenue and EBITDA growth; actionable for traders.

03

What to watch

Capital expenditures of $540M for AMD sites may pressure cash flow in the near term.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: released today with same‑day market reaction possible

Background

Core Scientific transitioned from Bitcoin mining to a high‑density colocation business and reported Q3 2026 results.

Market effects

Highlights growing demand for high‑density colocation, potentially boosting peers in data‑center REITs.

Positive for U.S. data‑center and infrastructure investors.

Signals continued shift from Bitcoin mining to enterprise colocation worldwide.

Counterpoint

If the AMD contract execution stalls, the revenue runway could be weaker than implied.

Key entities

  • Core Scientific Inc.

    High‑density colocation provider, ticker CORT.

  • AMD

    Customer with large capacity reservation rights.

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