Investors Freaked Out Over IREN’s $30 Billion Capex — CEO Explains Why They’re Dead Wrong
IREN reported a $684 million net loss and announced plans for $30 billion in capital expenditures for fiscal 2027. However, CEO Dan Roberts argues that investors are misinterpreting the financials. Most of the loss is due to non-cash charges from retiring Bitcoin mining equipment and converting the power capacity to AI infrastructure.
The AI Cloud business generated $137 million in revenue last quarter, with gross margins above 87% excluding depreciation and amortization. IREN has already secured $4 billion in contracted annual recurring revenue, with three sites set to commission before year-end 2026. The company expects $25 billion to $30 billion in capital expenditures for 2027, but Roberts emphasizes that customer prepayments and lenders can cover most of the expenses.
While investors should exercise caution, the spending plan's success hinges on the infrastructure generating sufficient revenue and cash flow.
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