CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV)
Here's why investors are shorting CoreWeave stock
CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) stock price remains under pressure this month, despite its rising role in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, where it has become the partner of choice of top companies. CRWV dropped to $105 on Tuesday, down from this month's high of $138.
Is CoreWeave's Margin Pressure Rising With Aggressive AI Expansion?
CRWV's AI buildout is driving revenue and backlog growth, but rising infrastructure costs and debt are pressuring margins.
CoreWeave Scores Big With Meta — We See 66% Upside
CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV) has whipsawed investors with triple-digit revenue growth, a $99 billion backlog, and one of the heaviest capex profiles in the cloud sector.
CoreWeave: I'm Still Not Willing To Buy It
CoreWeave remains a Hold after Q1 2026 results, reflecting strong revenue growth but significant financial leverage risks. CRWV's Q1 revenue surged 112% YoY to $2.08B, with a contracted backlog of $99.4B, yet net loss reached $740M and adjusted operating margin fell to ~1%. Heavy CAPEX ($6.8B in Q1, $31-35B FY guidance) and rising interest payments (now 26% of revenue) highlight mounting debt-driven growth concerns.
Why CoreWeave Still Looks Undervalued
CoreWeave added over $40 billion in backlog, pushing total contracted demand close to the $100 billion milestone. Financial services backlog approached $10 billion, while physical AI and robotics workloads surpassed $1 billion in commitments. Older Nvidia GPU fleets, including A100 and H100, remained sold out, with pricing actually increasing during Q1 2026.
CoreWeave Has Raised $20 Billion in Capital This Year. Should Investors Be Worried?
CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV) has raised over $20 billion in capital so far in 2026, a financing pace that now defines the investment debate around the AI infrastructure company.
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CoreWeave: Left Behind In AI Rally - Still A Strong Buy
CoreWeave's $99.4B backlog, largely sold-out position in FY2026, and >75% contracted 2027 capacity underpin management's confidence in achieving FY2027 annualized revenue run-rate at over $30B. Much of the outperformance is attributed to the growing power capacity and the higher pricing trends for older/newer GPUs, with the latter bolstering their adj EBITDA margins. These lend credence to CRWV's elevated capex trends, albeit with it triggering their elevated debt, equity erosion, and bottom-line risks along with the stock's discounted prospects.
CoreWeave: Q1 Confirmed The Math Doesn't Work
CoreWeave remains rated a strong sell due to deteriorating financials despite hypergrowth revenue and large backlog headlines. Q1 revenue beat at $2.08B (+127% Y/Y), but GAAP net loss widened to $740M and adjusted operating margin collapsed to 1%. CapEx guidance was raised to a $33B midpoint, with a burn rate near $20B annually, funded entirely by debt and equity issuance.
Should You Buy, Hold, or Fold CoreWeave Stock After Solid Q1 Results?
CRWV posted $2.1B Q1 2026 revenue and a $99.4B backlog as AI demand surged, but rising losses, debt and spending kept investors cautious.
CoreWeave: Lagging Margins Create An Uncertain Picture
CoreWeave faces mounting losses and operating deleverage despite robust AI-driven revenue growth and a $100 billion backlog. CoreWeave's adjusted operating margins declined sharply, while capital expenditures and net debt soared, with no near-term profitability in sight. Recent financings include $1B in 9.75% senior notes and $3.5B in convertible notes, further increasing interest expenses and leverage.
Coreweave CEO confident that clients can make payments
CoreWeave Chairman and CEO Michael Intrator says he is confident OpenAI can make its payments, after reports that the AI giant failed to meet its own goals for new user acquisition and sales. That fueled internal concerns that the company may struggle to support its spending on AI infrastructure Click Here
