[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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The 30-second read
Why it matters
Earnings beat and strong liquidity could trigger a short‑cover rally.
Market read
First‑report earnings with material revenue and EBITDA growth; actionable for traders.
What to watch
Capital expenditures of $540M for AMD sites may pressure cash flow in the near term.
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
- CompanyCore Scientific Inc.
High‑density colocation provider, ticker CORT.
- PartnerAMD
Customer with large capacity reservation rights.



