Applied Digital: Real AI Revenues, Real Risks, But Still A Buy

  • APLD's pivot to AI infrastructure, validated by major CoreWeave contracts, underpins its rerating and strong growth narrative despite recent volatility. The company's unique, purpose-built data centers and early AI monetization set it apart from legacy crypto peers and justify a scarcity premium. Operational execution risks remain, especially given CoreWeave concentration, but institutional funding and stable legacy revenues provide a safety net.