IREN Limited (IREN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Access earnings results, analyst expectations, report, slides, earnings call, and transcript.
Overview
The earnings call summary highlights strong financial performance, strategic partnerships, and operational scalability, with a focus on AI cloud over colocation. The Q&A section provides additional confidence, addressing key concerns like power security and construction phasing. The Microsoft contract and secured financing further bolster financial health. Despite some management ambiguity, the overall tone is optimistic, with strong demand for cloud deals and revenue growth projections. Considering the market cap, a positive stock price movement of 2% to 8% is anticipated over the next two weeks.
Key Financial Performance
Total Revenue $184.7 million, down 23% year-over-year. The decline was primarily due to lower Bitcoin mining revenue driven by a reduction in Bitcoin mined, which was a result of the AI transition lowering operating hash rate and lower average Bitcoin prices.
SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses) Decreased by $37.6 million year-over-year. This was primarily due to higher accelerated stock-based amortization recognized in the prior period and associated payroll tax accruals.
Adjusted EBITDA Declined year-over-year, primarily due to lower Bitcoin mining revenue, partially offset by lower payroll tax accruals and lower power costs.
Net Income Impacted by several significant noncash and nonrecurring items, including unrealized losses on prepaid forwards and capped calls associated with convertible notes, a one-time debt conversion inducement expense, and mining hardware impairment. These were partially offset by an income tax benefit of $182.5 million.
Mining Hardware Impairment $31.8 million in Q2 FY '26, up from $16 million in the prior period. This increase was associated with the transition to AI cloud.
Income Tax Benefit $182.5 million, primarily reflecting the release of previously recognized deferred tax liabilities relating to unrealized gains on financial instruments.
GPU Financing Secured $3.6 billion in delayed draw term loan financing at an interest rate of less than 6%. This financing, combined with Microsoft's $1.9 billion in prepayments, covers 95% of GPU-related CapEx for Horizons 1 through 4.
Annualized Revenue Run Rate (ARR) Approximately $2.3 billion under contract, including $0.4 billion at Prince George. The company is on track to reach $3.4 billion ARR by the end of 2026.
You have reached the limit. Sign up to access full content
Get started
Operating Highlights
GPU Financing: Secured $3.6 billion of GPU financing at an interest rate of less than 6%, covering 95% of GPU-related CapEx for a $9.7 billion AI contract with Microsoft.
GPU Deployment: Operational execution is on track to deliver 140,000 GPUs by the end of 2026, enabling $3.4 billion in annualized run rate revenue.
AI Cloud Expansion: Expanded AI cloud footprint in British Columbia with $0.5 billion of ARR under contract for Prince George.
New Site in Oklahoma: Secured a new 1.6 gigawatt site in Oklahoma, increasing total secured power to over 4.5 gigawatts, supporting future customer contracts.
Vertical Integration: Maintains end-to-end control of data center operations, ensuring cost, timeline, and service quality management.
Construction Progress: Construction milestones across multiple sites, including Prince George, Mackenzie, Canal Flats, and Sweetwater, are on schedule.
Capacity, Customers, and Capital Strategy: Focuses on scaling through secured power, customer demand, and diversified capital sources.
Transition to AI Cloud: Shifted from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud, with AI cloud revenues accelerating and $2.3 billion ARR under contract.
You have reached the limit. Sign up to access full content
Get started
Risk or Challenges
Market Conditions: The company is transitioning from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud, which has led to a 23% decline in total revenue due to lower Bitcoin mining revenue. This is attributed to a reduction in Bitcoin mined, lower operating hash rate, and lower average Bitcoin prices.
Regulatory and Financial Risks: The company recorded significant noncash and nonrecurring items, including unrealized losses on prepaid forwards and capped calls, as well as a one-time debt conversion inducement expense. Additionally, there was a $31.8 million mining hardware impairment associated with the transition to AI cloud.
Supply Chain and Operational Risks: The company faces challenges in managing long lead time procurement and skilled labor shortages, although these are described as manageable. Execution of large-scale projects requires consistent delivery capability to meet customer expectations.
Strategic Execution Risks: The company is heavily reliant on securing and maintaining long-term customer contracts and partnerships. The focus on selecting the right partners and structuring long-term relationships is critical to achieving its $3.4 billion ARR target by 2026.
Economic Uncertainties: The company is operating in a power-constrained market, which could impact its ability to secure additional capacity and meet growing customer demand. The transition to AI cloud also involves significant capital expenditures and financing requirements.
You have reached the limit. Sign up to access full content
Get started
Guidance & Outlook
GPU Financing and Deployment: Secured $3.6 billion in GPU financing at an interest rate of less than 6%, covering 95% of GPU-related CapEx for a $9.7 billion AI contract with Microsoft. Plans to deliver 140,000 GPUs by the end of 2026, supporting $3.4 billion in annualized run rate revenue.
AI Cloud Expansion: Construction across multiple sites is progressing on schedule, with significant milestones achieved in British Columbia and other locations. Expansion includes a new 1.6 gigawatt site in Oklahoma, with ramp schedules commencing in 2028.
Revenue Projections: On track to reach $3.4 billion in annualized revenue run rate (ARR) by the end of 2026, with approximately $2.3 billion already under contract.
Customer Demand and Contracts: Strong customer demand with multiple advanced negotiations underway. Focus on long-term partnerships to support durable growth. Approximately $0.4 billion ARR under contract at Prince George, expected to increase in the coming weeks.
Power Capacity and Market Position: Secured over 4.5 gigawatts of power capacity, with only 10% required to meet the $3.4 billion ARR target. This positions the company for continued growth beyond 2026.
Capital Strategy: Strong cash position of $2.8 billion and diversified funding sources, including $9.2 billion secured year-to-date. Plans to expand access to efficient financing for data centers and maintain balance sheet resilience.
You have reached the limit. Sign up to access full content
Get started
Shareholder Return Plan
The selected topic was not discussed during the call.
You have reached the limit. Sign up to access full content
Get started
Key Q&A
Q:What is the impact of ERCOT's amended rules with batch processing on Sweetwater?
A:Sweetwater is likely to be included in the batching process, with Sweetwater 1 and 2 expected to be in batch 0, securing the full 2 gigawatts of power. Other projects in the portfolio may also be included in batch 0.
Q:What are the views on verticalized AI cloud versus colocation?
A:The company sees AI cloud as more valuable than colocation due to its higher position in the value chain and better revenue per megawatt. They are open to colocation deals but currently find AI cloud more compelling.
Q:What are the favorable characteristics of the Oklahoma site for HPC compute?
A:The Oklahoma site has low latency, jurisdictional diversity in the Southwest Power Pool, a large penetration of renewables, low power costs, and attractiveness to hyperscalers.
Q:How is the company approaching software offerings for cloud clusters?
A:The company focuses on bare metal access for hyperscalers and advanced technology firms, as this is where most demand lies. Software offerings are more relevant for smaller enterprises and are likely to be commoditized over time.
Q:What is the status of Sweetwater 1 and 2 energization and its impact on customer contracts?
A:Sweetwater 1 is on track to energize in Q2 with a full bulk substation capable of 1.4 gigawatts. The batching process is expected to improve customer discussions by clarifying which megawatts are real.
Q:When will revenues from the $2.3 billion ARR (Microsoft and British Columbia contracts) start being recognized?
A:Revenues from Prince George are already operational, while the Microsoft contract will progressively come online starting Q2.
Q:What is the pricing environment for cloud deals compared to colocation?
A:The company sees strong demand for cloud deals, with longer tenors, prepayments, and air-cooled capacity being key factors. Cloud deals are seen as more lucrative than colocation.
Q:What is the timeline for ERCOT's batch 0 announcements?
A:ERCOT will make announcements in the near future, but the exact timing is uncertain. The 2,000 megawatts for Sweetwater is secure regardless of the batch process.
Q:Are there constraints in skilled workers for data center construction?
A:The company has built strong relationships with contractors and suppliers over years of continuous construction, mitigating labor and supply chain constraints.
Q:What is the company's approach to ramping up Sweetwater's construction phases?
A:Sweetwater's build-out will be phased, aligning customer demand, capital availability, and construction capacity.
Q:What assets and permits are in place for the Oklahoma site?
A:The Oklahoma site has 2,000 acres of secured land, proximity to a major utility substation, and 1.6 gigawatts of secured power. Development items like master planning and local permitting are ongoing.
Q:How does the company view the competitive dynamics with NVIDIA-backed neoclouds?
A:The company believes power and data center capacity are the main constraints, not credit backstops. They are confident in their secured power portfolio and ongoing discussions with industry players.
Q:What is the CapEx projection for the year and additional financing needed?
A:The company has $5.8 billion in compute CapEx for Microsoft and $3 billion for data centers, with most already financed. Additional financing will focus on British Columbia expansion and other growth opportunities.
Q:What is the demand for older generation GPUs?
A:Older GPUs are primarily used for inference and still see strong demand. They remain economically viable and fully utilized across the industry.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management avoided providing a clear timeline for ERCOT's batch 0 announcements, stating only that it would happen in the near future. They also did not specify the exact ramp-up phases for Sweetwater's construction, citing alignment with customer demand and capital availability as factors.
You have reached the limit. Sign up to access full content
Get started
Earnings Word Cloud
The most frequently occurring keywords in this quarter's earning call
ARR end
CEO Executive
Executive Director
GPU financing
Horizons
Microsoft contract
Oklahoma power
Prince George
account mining
addition
asset capability
capacity customer
capital balance
capital source
commitment
contract Prince
deployment
draw
financing center
focus
footprint
gigawatt scale
hyperscalers enterprise
market hyperscalers
negotiation
package
portfolio
position
prepayment
procurement
profile
ramp
schedule
site Oklahoma
strength
tax accrual
track
transition AI
work
IREN Transcript
IREN Limited (IREN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive2-6
The earnings call summary highlights strong financial performance, strategic partnerships, and operational scalability, with a focus on AI cloud over colocation. The Q&A section provides additional confidence, addressing key concerns like power security and construction phasing. The Microsoft contract and secured financing further bolster financial health. Despite some management ambiguity, the overall tone is optimistic, with strong demand for cloud deals and revenue growth projections. Considering the market cap, a positive stock price movement of 2% to 8% is anticipated over the next two weeks.
IREN Limited (IREN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive11-7
The earnings call reveals strong financial performance, significant growth in AI cloud business, and strategic partnerships, notably with Microsoft, which are expected to generate high returns. The positive market strategy and shareholder return plan, including attractive IRRs and prepayment benefits, further enhance sentiment. Despite some unclear responses, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive due to the strategic value of deals, strong demand, and future-proofing measures. Given the small market cap, the stock is likely to see a strong positive reaction, over 8%, in the next two weeks.
IREN Limited (IREN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive8-28
The earnings call summary indicates strong financial performance with record revenue, a positive shareholder return plan, and a strategic focus on AI infrastructure. The Q&A section highlights a proactive approach in managing risks and opportunities, particularly in cloud and colocation strategies. While there are some uncertainties in management responses, the overall sentiment is positive. Considering the market cap, the stock price is likely to see a positive movement, possibly in the 2% to 8% range over the next two weeks.
IREN Limited (IREN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Unknown5-14
The earnings call presents mixed signals. Financial performance is strong with significant revenue and profit growth, but there are concerns about supply chain challenges, energy constraints, and debt financing risks. The decision to pause Bitcoin expansion and focus on AI infrastructure could be positive long-term but lacks immediate shareholder return strategies like buybacks or dividends. Q&A insights reveal optimism but also unclear responses on key growth metrics. Given the mid-sized market cap, these mixed factors suggest a neutral short-term stock price movement within -2% to 2%.
IREN Report
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this earnings call transcript come from?
All transcripts are sourced directly from the official live webcast or the company’s official investor relations website. We use the exact words spoken during the call with no paraphrasing of the core discussion.
How soon is the transcript available after the earnings call ends?
Full verbatim transcripts are typically published within 4–12 hours after the call ends. Same-day availability is guaranteed for all S&P 500 and most mid-cap companies.
Is the transcript edited or altered in any way?
No material content is ever changed or summarized in the “Full Transcript” section. We only correct obvious spoken typos (e.g., “um”, “ah”, repeated 10 times”, or clear misspoken ticker symbols) and add speaker names/titles for readability. Every substantive sentence remains 100% as spoken.
Why do some answers appear as “Unclear” or “Inaudible”?
When audio quality is poor or multiple speakers talk over each other, we mark the section instead of guessing. This ensures complete accuracy rather than introducing potential errors.
Who creates the AI Summary and Key Q&A highlights shown above the transcript?
They are generated by a specialized financial-language model trained exclusively on 15+ years of earnings transcripts. The model extracts financial figures, guidance, and tone with 97%+ accuracy and is regularly validated against human analysts. The full raw transcript always remains available for verification.
