Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) saw its shares surge 5.18% in pre-market trading following the release of its fiscal second-quarter 2026 results. The company reported revenue of $126.6 million, a 250% year-over-year increase, driven by strong demand for its AI-focused data center services.
The company also posted an adjusted net income of $100,000, a significant improvement from the loss reported in the same period last year. Applied Digital highlighted its growing portfolio of hyperscaler leases, including a recent $5 billion agreement for its Polaris Forge 2 campus in North Dakota, as a key growth driver.
CEO Wes Cummins attributed the strong performance to the company's first-mover advantage in the Dakotas region, which offers a cool climate and abundant energy for data center operations. The company is also in advanced discussions with another investment-grade hyperscaler, further boosting investor confidence.