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CoreWeave CEO says 'new political reality' after midterms won't slow buildout

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In short

The company countered mounting market pessimism by reporting 168% year-over-year revenue growth and raising its financial forecast for 2026. This performance followed a steep 40% drop in share price driven by higher interest rates and concerns over future capital access. While analysts warn of emerging grid and financing constraints, the firm is targeting 1.85 gigawatts of active power by the end of 2026. It also plans to commit up to $39 billion in full-year capital expenditures to sustain its growth momentum.

Key points

  • Democratic victories in key states like Texas, Ohio, and Georgia threaten to introduce st…: Democratic victories in key states like Texas, Ohio, and Georgia threaten to introduce stricter limits on future data center construction.
  • CoreWeave remains committed to securing 1.85 gigawatts of active power capacity by the co…: CoreWeave remains committed to securing 1.85 gigawatts of active power capacity by the conclusion of 2026.
  • Industry analysts warn that data center projects scheduled for 2028 and later face growin…: Industry analysts warn that data center projects scheduled for 2028 and later face growing financing, permitting, and power hurdles.

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Despite CoreWeave's sharp sell-off in the aftermath of last week's sweeping electoral victory for Democrats, CEO Mike Intrator said the company isn't worried about the political changes on the horizon.

"We do not anticipate any impact from the seismic regulatory shift that's occurred," Intrator said on his company's earnings call late Tuesday, in response to a question about new pressures after the election. "We believe that what has occurred is a statement around how you build. We want to build responsibly."

Intrator's comments came after CoreWeave reported 168% year-over-year revenue growth, beating estimates, and lifted its forecast for 2026. The stock rallied in extended trading, as the report offered some relief to investors, who have pushed the shares down 40% over the past month.

Rising interest rates and an unfavorable political environment have fueled concerns that the artificial intelligence boom is poised to cool and that companies like CoreWeave will struggle to raise capital.

In the Nov. 3 midterm elections, voters sided in favor of greater restrictions on data centers in 40 out of 41 ballot measures in 10 states,…

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