Funding financial institution KBW upgraded TeraWulf (WULF) to “outperform” from “market carry out” whereas elevating its value goal to $24 from $9.50.
The financial institution stated the market is underestimating the earnings upside from the corporate’s shift away from bitcoin BTC$88,518.75 mining towards AI and high-performance computing (HPC) leasing.
“We expect buyers underappreciate the magnitude of the BTC mining to HPC leasing combine shift in 2026-2027 and sturdy progress catalysts on 646 MW internet of seen HPC leasing pipeline by way of 2027,” wrote analyst Stephen Glagola within the Wednesday report.
The shares have been modestly greater in early buying and selling Wednesday, at $11.18.
Bitcoin miners have more and more pivoted to internet hosting AI and high-performance computing {hardware} of their current information facilities to spice up profitability.
The analyst estimated that TeraWulf’s current leases may drive a 505% EBITDA compound annual progress charge (CAGR) from 2025 to 2027 and assist a number of growth from the inventory’s present 13.8x EV/EBITDA valuation.
His bullish view facilities on the agency’s 646 megawatt HPC leasing pipeline by way of 2027 and the fast erosion of mining’s significance to the enterprise.
The financial institution expects HPC leasing to generate roughly two-thirds or extra of TeraWulf’s income in 2026 and the overwhelming majority of contribution revenue, with mining changing into largely immaterial by 2027.
The report stated execution threat is decrease than buyers assume, citing secured financing for main build-outs, a monitor file of supply and supportive debt markets. Current share value weak point displays sector-wide promoting in bitcoin miners slightly than company-specific fundamentals.
KBW stated these reductions ought to slender as lease revenues scale in 2026, driving cap-rate compression and valuation upside, with additional optionality from new HPC deal bulletins over the following 12 months.
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