Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ) posts Q1 2026 loss on $266M impairment
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Core Scientific, Inc. reported strong top-line growth but a large loss for the first quarter of 2026 as it shifts toward high-density colocation services. Total revenue reached $115.2 million, up from $79.5 million a year earlier, driven by a surge in colocation revenue to $77.5 million from $8.6 million.
Digital asset self-mining revenue fell to $30.1 million from $67.2 million as the company continues its strategic move away from proprietary mining. Gross profit improved to $30.1 million from $8.2 million, but Core Scientific posted a net loss of $347.2 million versus net income of $576.3 million in the prior-year quarter, mainly due to $266.5 million of non-cash impairment charges and a $30.8 million non-cash loss on warrants and contingent value rights.
Non‑GAAP Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $4.4 million compared with a loss of $6.1 million. Liquidity was $1.04 billion as of March 31, 2026, including $1.01 billion of cash and cash equivalents and $37.3 million of bitcoin. The company also highlighted a recently closed $3.3 billion 7.75% senior secured notes due 2031 and a total gross power capacity pipeline of 4.5 GW supporting its colocation growth strategy.
Positive
- Total revenue grew to $115.2 million from $79.5 million year over year, led by a surge in colocation revenue to $77.5 million from $8.6 million.
- Profitability metrics improved, with gross profit rising to $30.1 million from $8.2 million and Non‑GAAP Adjusted EBITDA turning positive at $4.4 million versus a $6.1 million loss.
- Liquidity strengthened materially to $1.04 billion as of March 31, 2026, supported by cash and bitcoin holdings and the closing of a $3.3 billion 7.75% senior secured notes offering due 2031.
- Strategic colocation pivot gained traction, with billing for 243 MW of capacity translating into approximately $350 million in average annualized colocation GAAP revenue and a total gross power capacity pipeline of 4.5 GW.
Negative
- Net results deteriorated sharply, swinging from net income of $576.3 million in the prior-year quarter to a net loss of $347.2 million, largely driven by non-cash impairment and fair value charges.
- Significant non-cash impairment of $266.5 million on property, plant and equipment and a $30.8 million loss from changes in fair value of warrants and contingent value rights highlight asset and capital structure volatility.
- Leverage increased substantially with the $3.3 billion 7.75% senior secured notes due 2031, which adds meaningful interest obligations even as the business is still normalizing profitability.
Insights
Rapid colocation growth and liquidity offset by heavy impairments and rising leverage.
Core Scientific is clearly pivoting toward high-density colocation. Q1 2026 revenue grew to $115.2 million, with colocation revenue jumping to $77.5 million while self-mining revenue declined. Gross margin expanded to 26%, reflecting the higher-margin mix.
Earnings were dominated by non-cash items: an impairment of $266.5 million and a $30.8 million loss on warrant and contingent value rights revaluation drove a net loss of $347.2 million. However, Adjusted EBITDA improved to $4.4 million, indicating the underlying operations are approaching breakeven on a normalized basis.
Liquidity strengthened to $1.04 billion at March 31, 2026, aided by a $3.3 billion 7.75% senior secured notes due 2031. That financing supports a 4.5 GW power pipeline and colocation build-out but materially increases debt, so future filings will clarify how cash generation tracks against interest and expansion spending.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total revenue: $115.2 million
Colocation revenue: $77.5 million
Digital asset self-mining revenue: $30.1 million
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8 metrics
Total revenue
$115.2 million
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Colocation revenue
$77.5 million
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Digital asset self-mining revenue
$30.1 million
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Net (loss) income
($347.2 million)
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
$266.5 million
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA
$4.4 million
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Liquidity
$1.04 billion
As of March 31, 2026
Senior secured notes
$3.3 billion at 7.75%
Senior secured notes due 2031
Key Terms
high-density colocation, digital asset self-mining, Adjusted EBITDA, senior secured notes, +2 more
6 terms
high-density colocation financial
"a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services"
High-density colocation is a data center service that places a large number of servers or powerful computing equipment into a small physical footprint, requiring higher electrical power and more robust cooling than typical hosting. For investors, it matters because it lets providers earn more revenue from the same space and infrastructure while also raising capital and operating needs for power, cooling and specialized equipment — like packing many appliances into a tiny kitchen that needs stronger wiring and ventilation.
digital asset self-mining financial
"Digital asset self-mining revenue was $30.1 million, down from $67.2 million"
Digital asset self-mining is when an organization runs its own hardware and software to create new units of a digital currency or token (for example Bitcoin) instead of buying them or hiring someone else to do it. It matters to investors because self-mining can lower ongoing costs and give direct control over supply and revenue, but it also requires large upfront investment, ongoing electricity and maintenance expenses, and exposes the business to technical, regulatory and price risks—similar to owning a factory rather than buying finished goods.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 million, compared to $(6.1) million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
senior secured notes financial
"closing of a $3.3 billion offering of 7.75% senior secured notes due 2031"
Senior secured notes are loans a company sells to investors that are backed by specific assets and given first priority for repayment if the company defaults. Because they have a claim on collateral and are paid before other debts, they usually offer lower risk and correspondingly lower interest than unsecured debt; investors use them to judge how safe repayment and recovery of principal might be, like holding a mortgage instead of an unsecured credit card balance.
warrant liabilities financial
"Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 31,835"
Warrant liabilities are the financial obligations a company records when it grants warrants—special rights allowing someone to buy shares at a set price in the future. If the warrants are expected to be exercised, they are treated as a liability because the company might need to deliver shares or cash later. This matters to investors because it affects the company’s reported financial health and the potential dilution of existing shares.
take-or-pay contract financial
"Take-or-pay contract at a fixed cost, with annual escalator"
A take-or-pay contract is an agreement where a buyer promises to either take a specified amount of goods or services from a supplier or, if they don’t take them, still pay a pre-agreed fee. Think of it like a subscription where you must pay even if you don’t fully use the service; for investors this creates predictable revenue for the seller but also potential payment risk or hidden liabilities for the buyer, affecting cash flow and valuation.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $115.2 million
Q1 2026
Revenue
$115.2 million
Net (loss) income
($347.2 million)
Adjusted EBITDA
$4.4 million
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2026
Core Scientific, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 6, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The information contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 6, 2026 | |||||||
| 99.2 | Company Presentation dated May 6, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Core Scientific, Inc. | ||||||||
Dated: May 6, 2026 | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Todd M. DuChene | |||||||
| Name: | Todd M. DuChene | |||||||
| Title: | Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer | |||||||
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Core Scientific Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
Recent Developments
•Strengthened the capital structure through today’s closing of a $3.3 billion offering of 7.75% senior secured notes due 2031, supporting strategic data center development projects.
•Expanded the Company’s total gross power capacity pipeline to 4.5 GW, including planned 1.5 GW expansions at each of the Company’s Muskogee, Oklahoma and Pecos, Texas campuses.
•Closed on the acquisiton of land and power in Hunt County, Texas for approximately $233 million, which is expected to support ~430 MW of gross power capacity, with an approved ERCOT interconnection ramp schedule.
•Billing for 243 MW of capacity, representing approximately $350 million in average annualized colocation GAAP revenue.
AUSTIN, Texas, May 6, 2026 - Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORZ), a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services (“HDC”), today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026.
“Core Scientific is differentiated by our ability to combine capital readiness with speed to delivery,” said Adam Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of Core Scientific. “We are investing ahead of contracts, advancing ready-for-service dates and moving development forward across multiple sites. That execution capability is accelerating customer discussions and reinforcing the value of our high-density compute infrastructure platform.”
First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
•Total revenue was $115.2 million compared to $79.5 million in the first quarter of 2025.
◦Colocation revenue was $77.5 million, up from $8.6 million in the first quarter of 2025, driven by incremental billable customer power capacity delivered to our customer during the quarter.
◦Digital asset self-mining revenue was $30.1 million, down from $67.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, driven by the 45% decrease in bitcoin mined primarily due to the continued strategic shift to our colocation business and the 18% decrease in the average bitcoin price.
•Gross profit was $30.1 million compared to $8.2 million in the same period last year.
•Net loss was $347.2 million, compared to net income of $576.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. The net loss included $266.5 million of non-cash impairment charges, and a $30.8 million non-cash loss from changes in the fair value of warrants and contingent value rights.
•Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 million, compared to $(6.1) million for the prior year period, driven by a $35.7 million increase in total revenue and a $4.1 million favorable change in fair value of digital assets, partially offset by a $17.5 million increase in cash cost of revenue and a $11.9 million increase in adjusted operating expenses.
•Capital expenditures were $389.2 million, $129.9 million of which were funded by CoreWeave, Inc. pursuant to its existing colocation service agreements with the Company.
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•Liquidity was $1.04 billion as of March 31, 2026, consisting of $1.01 billion of cash and cash equivalents and $37.3 million of bitcoin.
Conference Call and Earnings Presentation
In conjunction with this release, Core Scientific, Inc. will host a conference call today, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 4:30 pm Eastern Time that will be webcast live. Adam Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Matt Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Jim Nygaard, Chief Financial Officer and Jon Charbonneau,Vice President, Investor Relations will host the call.
Investors with Internet access may listen to the live audio webcast via the Investor Relations page of the Core Scientific, Inc. website, http://investors.corescientific.com or by using the following link https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=VZaoQ5yv.
A supplementary investor presentation for the first quarter 2026 may be accessed at https://investors.corescientific.com/news-events/presentations.
Audio Replay
An audio replay of the event will be archived on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investors.corescientific.com.
Upcoming Investor Events
Core Scientific will be attending the following investor events in May:
•TD Cowen 54th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, May 28, 2026; and
•B. Riley Annual Investor Conference, May 20, 2026
If applicable, live presentation webcasts and replay information will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website.
About Core Scientific
Core Scientific is a leader in designing, building and operating large scale, purpose-built data centers for high-density colocation (“HDC”) services. Core Scientific operates facilities for high-density colocation services serving artificial intelligence-related (“AI”) workloads and is a premier provider of digital infrastructure, software solutions and services to its third-party customers. The majority of the Company's revenue is derived from high-density colocation services, with the remainder derived from earning digital assets for the Company's own account and from digital asset mining hosting services. The Company is in the process of repurposing its remaining mining facilities to support its high-density colocation services business as circumstances allow. Core Scientific’s facilities are located in Alabama (1), Georgia (2), Kentucky (1), North Carolina (1), North Dakota (1), Oklahoma (1) and Texas (4). To learn more, visit www.corescientific.com.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements may include words such as “aim,” “estimate,”
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“plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding projections, estimates and forecasts of revenue and other financial and performance metrics, projections of market opportunity and expectations, the Company’s ability to scale and grow its business, successfully complete construction of its data centers, source sufficient electrical energy, necessary long lead infrastructure components, supplies and equipment, the advantages and expected growth of the Company, the Company’s ability to source and retain talent, and our ability to source and consummate acquisitions of entities holding suitable land and power. These statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the Company’s management. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve, and must not be relied on by any investor, as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, that could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These risks, assumptions and uncertainties include those described in Part I. Item 1A. — “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materializes, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements.
There may be additional risks that the Company could not presently know or that the Company currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company’s assessments to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.
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Core Scientific, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except par value)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current Assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,005,148 | $ | 311,378 | |||||||
Restricted cash, current portion | 60,244 | — | |||||||||
| Digital assets | 37,312 | 222,000 | |||||||||
Customer funding receivable and other current assets | 352,128 | 362,159 | |||||||||
| Total Current Assets | 1,454,832 | 895,537 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,344,924 | 1,293,299 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 105,986 | 108,484 | |||||||||
Restricted cash, net of current portion | 80,593 | — | |||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | 83,229 | 50,324 | |||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 3,069,564 | $ | 2,347,644 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | |||||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 218,857 | $ | 126,106 | |||||||
| Accrued expenses | 364,479 | 511,957 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 219,555 | 127,561 | |||||||||
| Notes payable, current portion | 993,944 | — | |||||||||
Warrant liabilities, current portion | 844,752 | — | |||||||||
Other current liabilities | 20,196 | 15,777 | |||||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 2,661,783 | 781,401 | |||||||||
| Convertible and other notes payable, net of current portion | 1,061,651 | 1,060,325 | |||||||||
Warrant liabilities, net of current portion | 116,495 | 936,107 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 434,672 | 428,290 | |||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 100,649 | 104,261 | |||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 4,375,250 | 3,310,384 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Stockholders’ Deficit: | |||||||||||
Preferred stock; $0.00001 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 | — | — | |||||||||
Common stock; $0.00001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 316,949 and 314,231 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 3,188,202 | 3,183,960 | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (4,493,891) | (4,146,703) | |||||||||
| Total Stockholders’ Deficit | (1,305,686) | (962,740) | |||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | $ | 3,069,564 | $ | 2,347,644 | |||||||
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation.
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Core Scientific, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||
Colocation revenue | $ | 77,539 | $ | 8,573 | |||||||
Digital asset self-mining revenue | 30,105 | 67,179 | |||||||||
Digital asset hosted mining revenue from customers | 7,600 | 3,773 | |||||||||
Total revenue | 115,244 | — | 79,525 | ||||||||
| Cost of revenue: | |||||||||||
Cost of Colocation services | 33,618 | 8,106 | |||||||||
Cost of digital asset self-mining | 47,189 | 61,170 | |||||||||
Cost of digital asset hosted mining services | 4,331 | 2,036 | |||||||||
Total cost of revenue | 85,138 | — | 71,312 | ||||||||
Gross profit | 30,106 | 8,213 | |||||||||
Decrease in fair value of digital assets | 6,558 | 10,688 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 13,638 | 6 | |||||||||
Impairment of property, plant and equipment | 266,488 | — | |||||||||
| Colocation organizational and site startup costs | 8,665 | 11,667 | |||||||||
| Advisor fees | 333 | 603 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 44,846 | 32,287 | |||||||||
Operating loss | (310,422) | (47,038) | |||||||||
Non-operating expense (income), net: | |||||||||||
Interest expense (income), net | 4,857 | (2,187) | |||||||||
Change in fair value of warrants and contingent value rights | 30,799 | (621,464) | |||||||||
Loss on legal settlements | 500 | — | |||||||||
Other non-operating expense, net | 10 | 157 | |||||||||
Total non-operating expense (income), net | 36,166 | (623,494) | |||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | (346,588) | 576,456 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 600 | 205 | |||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (347,188) | $ | 576,251 | |||||||
Net (loss) income per share, basic | $ | (1.06) | $ | 1.42 | |||||||
Net (loss) income per share, diluted | $ | (1.06) | $ | 1.24 | |||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic | 322,911 | 315,186 | |||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted | 322,911 | 363,314 | |||||||||
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation.
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Core Scientific, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from Operating Activities: | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (347,188) | $ | 576,251 | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 16,648 | 19,731 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 13,638 | 6 | |||||||||
Impairment of property, plant and equipment | 266,488 | — | |||||||||
| Change in right-of-use assets | 3,169 | 2,676 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 17,761 | 16,185 | |||||||||
Digital asset self-mining | (30,119) | (67,441) | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of digital assets generated by self-mining revenues1 | 208,249 | — | |||||||||
Decrease in fair value of digital assets | 6,558 | 10,688 | |||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 31,835 | (634,280) | |||||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent value rights | (1,036) | 12,816 | |||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | 1,675 | 1,732 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
Customer funding receivable and other current assets | 10,107 | (10,463) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | 5,874 | (14,295) | |||||||||
Accrued expenses | (16,361) | 2,712 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue from colocation services | 98,832 | 42,005 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue from hosted mining services | (456) | 734 | |||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets and liabilities, net | (35,797) | (4,098) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 249,877 | (45,041) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from Investing Activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (389,226) | (83,980) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sales of property and equipment | 2,629 | — | |||||||||
| Purchase of equity investments | — | (5,000) | |||||||||
| Investments in intangible assets | (55) | (36) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (386,652) | (89,016) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from Financing Activities: | |||||||||||
| Principal repayments of finance leases | (1,095) | (509) | |||||||||
| Principal payments on debt | — | (3,955) | |||||||||
| Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards | (21,722) | — | |||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of warrants | 81 | 266 | |||||||||
| Proceeds for the issuance of term loan facility, net | 995,000 | — | |||||||||
| Issuance costs for term loan facility | (882) | — | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 971,382 | (4,198) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 834,607 | (138,255) | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period | 311,378 | 836,980 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period | $ | 1,145,985 | $ | 698,725 | |||||||
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation.
1 Proceeds from digital assets received as noncash revenue consideration liquidated upon management’s discretion.
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Core Scientific, Inc.
Segment Results
(in thousands, except percentages)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Colocation Segment | (in thousands, except percentages) | ||||||||||
| Colocation revenue: | |||||||||||
| License fees | $ | 59,195 | $ | 5,995 | |||||||
| Power fees passed through to customer | 21,059 | 2,586 | |||||||||
| Maintenance and other | (2,715) | (8) | |||||||||
| Total colocation revenue | 77,539 | 8,573 | |||||||||
| Cost of colocation services: | |||||||||||
| Power fees passed through to customer | 21,059 | 2,586 | |||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 2,075 | 67 | |||||||||
| Employee compensation | 2,986 | 1,295 | |||||||||
| Facility operations expense | 6,755 | 3,852 | |||||||||
| Other segment items | 743 | 306 | |||||||||
| Total cost of colocation services | 33,618 | 8,106 | |||||||||
| Colocation gross profit | $ | 43,921 | $ | 467 | |||||||
| Colocation gross margin | 57 | % | 5 | % | |||||||
| Digital Asset Self-Mining Segment | |||||||||||
| Digital asset self-mining revenue | $ | 30,105 | $ | 67,179 | |||||||
| Cost of digital asset self-mining: | |||||||||||
| Power fees | 27,271 | 30,319 | |||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 13,909 | 19,259 | |||||||||
| Employee compensation | 3,527 | 7,335 | |||||||||
| Facility operations expense | 1,972 | 3,280 | |||||||||
| Other segment items | 510 | 977 | |||||||||
| Total cost of digital asset self-mining | 47,189 | 61,170 | |||||||||
Digital Asset Self-Mining gross profit | $ | (17,084) | $ | 6,009 | |||||||
| Digital Asset Self-Mining gross margin | (57) | % | 9 | % | |||||||
| Digital Asset Hosted Mining Segment | |||||||||||
| Digital asset hosted mining revenue from customers | $ | 7,600 | $ | 3,773 | |||||||
| Cost of digital asset hosted mining services: | |||||||||||
| Power fees | 3,303 | 1,367 | |||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 306 | 145 | |||||||||
| Employee compensation | 427 | 332 | |||||||||
| Facility operations expense | 234 | 148 | |||||||||
| Other segment items | 61 | 44 | |||||||||
| Total cost of digital asset hosted mining services | 4,331 | 2,036 | |||||||||
| Digital Asset Hosted Mining gross profit | $ | 3,269 | $ | 1,737 | |||||||
| Digital Asset Hosted Mining gross margin | 43 | % | 46 | % | |||||||
| Consolidated | |||||||||||
| Consolidated total revenue | $ | 115,244 | $ | 79,525 | |||||||
| Consolidated cost of revenue | $ | 85,138 | — | $ | 71,312 | ||||||
| Consolidated gross profit | $ | 30,106 | $ | 8,213 | |||||||
| Consolidated gross margin | 26 | % | 10 | % | |||||||
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Core Scientific, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
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Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as our net (loss) income, adjusted to eliminate the effect of (i) interest income, interest expense, and other income (expense), net; (ii) provision for income taxes; (iii) depreciation and amortization; (iv) stock-based compensation expense; (v) loss on disposal and impairment of property, plant and equipment; (vi) site demolition costs incurred in connection with the conversion of existing facilities to colocation data center operations; (vii) change in fair value of warrant and contingent value rights; (viii) loss on legal settlements; (ix) post-emergence bankruptcy advisory costs incurred related to reorganization, and (x) certain additional non-cash items that do not reflect the performance of our ongoing business operations. For additional information, including the reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA, please refer to the table below. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure because it allows management, investors, and our Board of Directors to evaluate and compare our operating results, including our return on capital and operating efficiencies, from period-to-period by making the adjustments described above. In addition, it provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations, as well as provides a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our business, as it removes the effect of net interest expense, taxes, certain non-cash items, variable charges and timing differences. Moreover, we have included Adjusted EBITDA in this earnings release because it is a key measurement used by our management internally to make operating decisions, including those related to operating expenses, evaluate performance, and perform strategic and financial planning.
The above items are excluded from our Adjusted EBITDA measure because these items are non-cash in nature or because the amount and timing of these items are not related to the current results of our core business operations which renders evaluation of our current performance, comparisons of performance between periods and comparisons of our current performance with our competitors less meaningful. However, you should be aware that when evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, we may incur future expenses similar to those excluded when calculating this measure. Our presentation of this measure should not be construed as an inference that its future results will be unaffected by unusual items. Further, this non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA on a supplemental basis. Our computation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies because not all companies calculate this measure in the same fashion. You should review the reconciliation of net (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
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The following table reconciles the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial performance measure, which is net (loss) income, for the periods presented (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (347,188) | $ | 576,251 | |||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
Interest expense (income), net | 4,857 | (2,187) | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 600 | 205 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 16,553 | 19,731 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 17,761 | 16,185 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 13,638 | 6 | |||||||||
Impairment of property, plant and equipment | 266,488 | — | |||||||||
Site conversion demolition costs | — | 4,442 | |||||||||
Change in fair value of warrants and contingent value rights | 30,799 | (621,464) | |||||||||
Loss on legal settlements | 500 | — | |||||||||
| Post-emergence bankruptcy advisory costs | 317 | 603 | |||||||||
Other | 27 | 157 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 4,352 | $ | (6,071) | |||||||
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First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Call May 6, 2026 1
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements may include words such as “aim,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding projections, estimates and forecasts of revenue and other financial and performance metrics, projections of market opportunity and expectations, the Company’s ability to scale and grow its business, successfully complete construction of its data centers, source sufficient electrical energy, necessary long lead infrastructure components, supplies and equipment, the advantages and expected growth of the Company, the Company’s ability to source and retain talent, and our ability to source and consummate acquisitions of entities holding suitable land and power. These statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this presentation, and on the current expectations of the Company’s management. These forward- looking statements are not intended to serve, and must not be relied on by any investor, as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, that could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These risks, assumptions and uncertainties include those described in Part I. Item 1A. — “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materializes, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that the Company could not presently know or that the Company currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company’s assessments to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. 2
3 Core Scientific Overview Core Scientific is a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation (“HDC”) services. We operate dedicated, purpose-built facilities for high-density colocation services serving artificial intelligence-related (“AI”) workloads and are a premier provider of digital infrastructure, software solutions and services to our third-party customers. Core Scientific is in the process of repurposing its remaining mining facilities to support its HDC services business as circumstances allow. FULLY DILUTED MARKET CAP* 7 STATES ~3.0 GW $10B+ IN TOTAL LEASABLE CUSTOMER POWER PIPELINE IN CONTRACTED REVENUE ACROSS OUR FOOTPRINT *Based on stock price as of May 5, 2026, close and fully diluted share count of ~505 million $11.2B
4 Integrated Colocation Platform Site & Infrastructure Access Delivery & Build Execution Operations & Scalable Growth 1 Identify, evaluate, and secure sites with available power, strong network access, and room to expand for high-density operations. Find & Secure Sites 2 Partner with utilities and local leaders to align infrastructure development with grid capacity and community planning. Work with Key Partners 3 Plan, secure, and deliver scalable power capacity required to support AI and other high- density workloads. Secure & Deliver Power 4 Install fiber cabling and secure required carrier services to deliver high-capacity connectivity at each site. Deliver Fiber & Network Access 5 Translate customer requirements into tailored designs that keep cost and delivery timelines predictable. Design & Engineer 6 Secure long-lead equipment through established global supply chain partners. Source & Procure Critical Equipment 7 Build, commission, and deploy high-density infrastructure with disciplined execution to reduce risk and accelerate delivery. Construct & Deploy 8 Operate and maintain infrastructure around the clock with on-site teams, real-time monitoring, and preventive maintenance. Operate & Maintain 9 Expand power, space, and density across campuses and new phases without disrupting active operations. Scale & Expand
5 Over 1 GW of Announced Leasable Power Capacity Denton, TX Leased power: ~260MW Bold and underlined numbers indicate updates to leasable power disclosed on March 2, 2026 Numbers as of May 6, 2026 *Does not include potential power capacity in behind-the-meter solutions or load studies 1. The Polaris DS LLC transaction, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Dalton, GA Leased power: ~175MW Muskogee, OK Leased power: ~70MW Marble, NC Leased power: ~65MW Austin, TX Leased power: ~20MW Hunt County, TX Leasable power: ~285MW Pecos, TX Leasable power: ~200MW Dalton, GA Leasable power: ~120MW Calvert City, KY Leasable power: ~100MW Grand Forks, ND Leasable power: ~70MW Dallas Atlanta contracted sites Customer leasable sites* Total leased power ~590 MW Auburn, AL Leasable power: ~30MW Leasable power ~1.1 GW Muskogee, OK Leasable power: ~330MW 1
6 Total Leasable Power Pipeline* Our current power pipeline includes ~4.5 GWs of gross utility power capacity, equating to ~3.0 GWs of customer leasable power potential, including anticipated behind-the-meter power *Does not include ~590 MW of already contracted power 1. Includes Pecos, Dalton, Calvert, Grand Forks, and Auburn 2. Includes Pecos and Muskogee ~520 MW CURRENT LEASABLE CAPACITY AT EXISTING SITES 1 ~285 MW HUNT COUNTY, TX ACQUISITION ~330 MW MUSKOGEE, OK ACQUISITION ~370 MW UNANNOUNCED LEASABLE CUSTOMER POWER OPPORTUNITIES ~1.5 GW GRID CONNECTED LEASABLE CUSTOMER POWER PIPELINE ~900 MW BEHIND-THE-METER (BTM) LEASABLE CUSTOMER POWER EXPANSION OPPORTUNITY 2 GRID CONNECTED + BTM LEASABLE CUSTOMER POWER PIPELINE ~2.4 GW ~3.0 GW~600 MW LEASABLE CUSTOMER POWER EXPANSION OPPORTUNITY CURRENTLY IN LOAD STUDY TOTAL LEASABLE CUSTOMER POWER PIPELINE
Investment Highlights Established expertise 150+ years of combined data center leadership experience Attractive business model Demand & growth visibility A leading North American AI compute infrastructure developer in the last decade 5+ years owning data centers with dedicated tier III GPU hosting abilities Colocation contracts deliver compelling economics and strong margins Strong balance sheet provides flexibility for strategic opportunities Robust sales pipeline with a mix of hyperscale and non- hyperscale customers 12-year, $10B+ CoreWeave contract, ~$850M average annualized colocation GAAP revenue 1 Energized as many MWs as the rest of publicly traded peers combined in 2025 2 ~1.5 GW in leasable power pipeline and ~3.0 GW including load studies & behind-the-meter power 7 * 1. Revenues from CoreWeave contract are paid directly into a lockbox tied to the $3.3 billion senior secured notes due 2031 2. Peers include TeraWulf, Cipher, Galaxy, Applied Digital, Hut 8, Iren
8 Pecos, TX & Muskogee, OK Planned Expansions Pecos, TX Anticipated Power Details ~300 MW CURRENT AVAILABLE POWER ~300 MW ADDITIONAL GRID- CONNECTED UTILITY POWER 1 + + Behind-the-Meter = ~1.5 GW TOTAL GROSS POWER CAPACITY POTENTIAL Muskogee, OK Anticipated Power Details ~100 MW CURRENT AVAILABLE POWER TIED TO THE COREWEAVE CONTRACT ~440 MW THROUGH THE POLARIS ACQUISITION 2 + + Behind-the-Meter & Additional Grid Connected Power 3 = ~1.5 GW TOTAL GROSS POWER CAPACITY POTENTIAL 1. Confirmed with utility; allocation timing is to be determined. 2. The Polaris DS LLC transaction, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Expect initial power delivery in late 2027. 3. Additional grid connected power currently in load study
9 Behind-the-Meter Key site attributes Due to congested interconnection queues and high upfront collateral required by utilities, behind-the-meter is a strategic and targeted solution to provide the power to meet customer demand. Natural gas source Land Air permit area Friendly regulatory environment Timing ~24 months to come online, generally faster than waiting for grid-interconnection queues Cost Does not greatly impact cost / MW, PPA structured deals mitigate the capital required to build out through the pass through of power costs
10 Financing and CapEx Overview Recently Secured Financing Senior Secured Notes $3.3B 7.750% Rate 2031 Due ~$2.2B has the ability to enable the build of: Key Highlights: • Enables repayment of $1.0 billion 364-day term loan • Fund ongoing pipeline development capital needs • Secure LLE purchases to accelerate pipeline RFS dates • Flexibility to fund new site acquisitions, such as Hunt County, TX and Polaris in Muskogee, OK ✓ ✓ ✓ ~1GW of leasable capacity 1. Net of OID, fees, and funding of DSRA 2. 2026 CapEx plan of ~$2B, as of May 6, 2026, assumes no new customer contract. CapEx expectations may change based on the timing of the new customer contract. ~$2.9B Net Proceeds1 20% cash outlay ~$11M build cost per MW = ~$11B total build cost for 1 GW $2.2B represents the initial cash outlay, the remaining 80% would give a total project value of $11B ✓ Illustrative Uses of Proceeds Net Proceeds: ~$2.9B New Site Acquisitions: ($700–900M) Remaining Development Equity: ~$2.0–2.2B Leveraged at 80% project finance LTC Supports ~1 GW+ of new capacity development ~$2B 2026 capex2
CoreWeave Relationship Overview 11
12 CoreWeave is contracted for ~590 MW of leased customer power capacity across 5 of our sites Denton, TX Leased power: ~260MW Full completion on track for midyear Dalton, GA Leased power: ~175MW Delivered Phase 1, a 30 MW site. Full completion on track for early 2027 Muskogee, OK Leased power: ~70MW On track for midyear delivery Marble, NC Leased power: ~65MW Fully handed over to customer Austin, TX Leased power: ~20MW Fully handed over to customer Total leased power ~590 MW
13 Contract Summary ~590MW infrastructure ~800MW gross $10B+ in revenue potential over the contracts’ term ~$850M average annualized colocation GAAP revenue 1 No ability to unilaterally terminate, with aligned joint execution risk Take-or-pay contract at a fixed cost, with annual escalator Client pays for capex 4, power, and utilities 1. Represents the estimated average annual revenue over the 12-year contract periods; Austin, Texas contract term is a 7-year period. 2. Expenses include facilities operations, repairs & maintenance, security, FTEs, insurance, property taxes, etc. 3. Austin, Texas contract term is 7 years with elective extensions. 4. Up to $1.5 Million per MW (or approximately $750 Million) of data center build out costs are funded by CoreWeave and credited against hosting payments at no more than 50% of monthly fees until fully repaid. The balance of modification costs relate to items purchased directly by CoreWeave and contributed for use in the facility. For the additional 70 MW expansion, Core Scientific is responsible for funding $104 Million of capex ($1.5M per MW) for the powered core and shell with no capex credit associated with this new agreement. 12-year contract with two 5-year options 3 80% to 85% anticipated profit margin 2 Hold liens on data center infrastructure assets (excluding GPUs)
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15 Term Library Term Definition How management uses it Gross Utility Power Capacity (MW) Total electric utility power capacity agreements associated with our data center sites under our control as of period end, including capacity that is commissioned for future use. Used for portfolio planning and utility power allocation discussions. Total Leasable Customer Power Capacity (MW) Our estimate of the total non-redundant customer IT load that our data center sites could support in the aggregate as of period end, regardless of whether such capacity has been contracted with customers or remains available for sale. This metric is representative of the amount of power available for customer use in servicing their workloads. Used to assess total customer-usable IT load available for leasing, evaluate leased versus unleased capacity, and plan conversion/development sequencing and sales capacity. Leased Customer Power Capacity (MW) Power capacity that is committed to customers under executed customer contracts, regardless of whether service has commenced as of period end. Used to monitor signed customer commitments and contracted backlog and to plan future deployment/commissioning requirements. Unleased Customer Power Capacity (MW) The portion of Total Leasable Customer Power not committed under customer contracts as of period end. This metric is calculated as Total Leasable Customer Power minus Leased Customer Power Capacity. Used to monitor remaining uncommitted customer IT load and to prioritize incremental contracting and conversion/commissioning plans. Billable Customer Power Capacity (MW) Portion of Leased Customer Power Capacity for which service has commenced, and we are actively billing as of period end. Used to monitor in-service customer power that is billing and to track deployment/commissioning pace and near-term revenue ramp.
16 Pro Forma Share Count as of May 1, 2026 318 97 7 13 42 28 505 Sharecount @ May 1, 2026 Tranche 1 Warrants Tranche 2 Warrants Restricted Stock and Performance Based Units August 2024 Convertible Note December 2024 Convertible Note Total Pro Forma Diluted Share Count Million shares ~187M shares
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FAQ
How did Core Scientific (CORZ) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Core Scientific generated $115.2 million in revenue in Q1 2026, up from $79.5 million a year earlier. Gross profit improved to $30.1 million, but the company reported a net loss of $347.2 million, mainly due to large non-cash impairment and fair value charges.
What drove Core Scientific’s revenue mix change in Q1 2026?
Revenue mix shifted toward colocation, with colocation revenue rising to $77.5 million from $8.6 million. Digital asset self-mining revenue fell to $30.1 million from $67.2 million as Core Scientific continued its strategic move away from proprietary mining toward high-density colocation services.
Why did Core Scientific report a large net loss in Q1 2026?
The $347.2 million net loss in Q1 2026 primarily reflects non-cash items: a $266.5 million impairment of property, plant and equipment and a $30.8 million loss from changes in fair value of warrants and contingent value rights, offsetting improved operating performance.
What was Core Scientific’s liquidity position as of March 31, 2026?
As of March 31, 2026, Core Scientific reported $1.04 billion in liquidity, including $1.01 billion of cash and cash equivalents and $37.3 million of bitcoin. This improved liquidity supports its ongoing data center build-out and capital-intensive colocation growth strategy.
How is Core Scientific progressing on its high-density colocation expansion?
Core Scientific reported billing for 243 MW of capacity, representing about $350 million in average annualized colocation GAAP revenue. It also cited a total gross power capacity pipeline of 4.5 GW, including major planned expansions at Muskogee, Oklahoma and Pecos, Texas campuses.