Cerebras shares jump after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls the chipmaker a close partner

OpenAI chief Sam Altman posted on X that Cerebras Systems is a "close partner" and that the two firms have a deep engagement on speed. The comment eased market concerns and sent Cerebras stock up roughly 8% in trading. The company also reported second‑quarter revenue of $180.1 million, a 74% year‑over‑year increase.

Freedom Capital upgraded Cerebras to a Buy rating with a $209 price target. Analyst Paul Meeks also upgraded the stock to Buy and kept a $209 target, citing strong AI demand. These upgrades suggest upside potential for investors.

  • 1Cerebras reported second‑quarter GAAP revenue of $180.1 million, up 74% year over year.
  • 2The company's non‑GAAP core revenue for Q2 was $209.9 million.
  • 3Cerebras ended the quarter with $8.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
  • 4Remaining performance obligations at June 30 were $25.4 billion.
  • 5OpenAI generated $56.8 million of revenue for Cerebras in Q2, about 31.5% of the quarter’s GAAP revenue.

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