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Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) Stock Analysis

Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.

APLD Stock Analysis Summary

Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) currently has an AIQ Score of 26/100, indicating a bearish setup. Value is the strongest factor at 36/100. Quality is the weakest current factor at 10/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Market-close data

APLD at a Glance

Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.

MetricCurrent
Price$20.98
AIQ Score26/100
Overall ViewBearish
Technical Analysis ConsensusStrong Sell
Market Cap$6.99B
P/E Ratio (TTM)-27.29
Forward P/E—
EPS (quarter ended 2026-08-31)-$0.82
Revenue (quarter ended 2026-08-31)$341.88M
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%
Beta5.77
Volume29.03M
52-week range$17.65-$50.73
RSI 1437.74
50-Day SMA$25.60
200-Day SMA$31.87
Analyst Price Target$58.81
Next EarningsJan 6, 2027
As of Oct 21, 2026 · Market close

APLDApplied Digital Corp.

Technology / Information Technology Services

Low Priority

Relative Laggard

BearishEdge 1/10
$20.98+$1.65 (+8.54%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    30
  • Value
    36
  • Quality
    10
  • Risk resilience
    30
  • Sentiment
    —
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

APLD Stock Analysis Summary

Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) currently has an AIQ Score of 26/100, indicating a bearish setup. Value is the strongest factor at 36/100. Quality is the weakest current factor at 10/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Market-close data
AIQ Composite Posture: Weak

In a bearish regime, APLD has AIQ Score of 26/100 with Value base of 36/100 and fading Quality at 10/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.

Signal Conflict Detected

Value (36/100) leads while Quality (10/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.

Technology · 8.54% stock move · APLD classified in Information Technology Services.

Current Evidence

BearishAPLD is in a bearish AIQ regime; Value is the strongest visible factor at 36/100.
Core coverage reflects visible evidence only

AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary

Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.

Is APLD Bullish or Bearish Right Now?

APLD currently has a bearish overall setup. Value is the strongest factor at 36/100, while Quality is weakest at 10/100. The current evidence suggests a defensive setup.

Bull Case
  • - Analyst target implies +180.31% upside from the latest quote.
Bear Case
  • - Value is the current constraint at 36/100.
  • - Momentum is weak at 30/100.
  • - Risk Resilience is weak at 30/100.
  • - Price is -34.17% below its 200-day SMA.
  • - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (33 vs 5).

Current Consensus

APLD's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Strong Sell, with 5 buy, 7 neutral, and 33 sell votes. APLD's 14-day RSI is 37.74, which places the stock in a weaker momentum range. APLD's beta is 5.77, indicating greater market sensitivity than the broad market.

Signal Confidence
High agreement

What Changed in APLD?

The largest recent change in APLD is Momentum moving up by 6.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Value remains the strongest visible factor.

AIQ Score
+2.0
Momentum
+6.0
Quality
+0.0
Risk
+0.0

What Would Change the APLD Outlook?

The current bearish outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.

Bullish confirmation

AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.

Bearish deterioration

AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.

APLD Decision Framework

Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Applied Digital Corp..

Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) Stock Analysis

Applied Digital Corp. has an AIQ Score of 26/100 in a Defensive regime. Value is strongest at 36/100. Beta is 6, above market sensitivity. Review the supporting stock factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.

Evidence LayerPublic Evidence
Regime ContextAPLD is in a Defensive AIQ regime with score 26/100.
Signal ConflictThe primary conflict is that value leads at 36/100 while quality lags at 10/100.
Factor EvidenceMomentum 30/100 · Value 36/100 · Quality 10/100 · Risk 30/100
PersistenceCurrent snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro.

Current Setup Checklist

Factor strengthFail

Value is the strongest factor at 36/100.

TimingFail

Momentum is 30/100 and RSI (14) is 37.7.

Regime fitFail

APLD is in a Defensive regime at 26/100.

Risk controlFail

Risk factor is 30/100 with beta 6 and annual volatility 102.57%.

ConflictWait

Current conflict: value leads at 36/100 while quality lags at 10/100.

AIQ Score
26/100
Price
$20.98
Beta
6
RSI (14)
37.7

APLD Research Cluster

Ticker-specific paths for valuation, technical analysis, catalysts, dividends, financials, risk, and news.

APLD Fundamentals

APLD valuation, profitability, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and free cash flow.

Revenue
$341.88M
Net income
-$235.54M
Free cash flow
-$2.01B
View full APLD fundamental analysis

APLD Technical Analysis

APLD technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.

Technical Analysis Consensus
Strong Sell
RSI 14
37.74
Price vs SMA-50
-18.05%
View full APLD technical analysis

APLD Stock Catalysts

Track APLD earnings, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, stock news, and upcoming events.

Next earnings
Jan 6, 2027
Analyst target
$58.81
News items
0
View APLD earnings and stock catalysts

APLD Dividend Analysis

APLD dividend yield, annual dividend, payout ratio, payment history, and income reliability context.

Dividend yield
0.00%
Annual dividend
—
Payout ratio
-2.57%
View APLD dividend history and analysis

APLD Financial Data

APLD revenue, earnings, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation ratios, and stock metrics.

Quarter revenue
$341.88M
EPS
-$0.82
Periods
4
View APLD financials

APLD Risk Analysis

APLD volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.

Beta
5.77
Risk score
30/100
1Y volatility
102.57%
View APLD risk analysis

APLD Stock News

APLD stock news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.

News items
0
Updated
—
Sentiment
—
Read APLD stock news

APLD vs AI / Data Infrastructure & Crypto Mining Peers

Current peer cohort: APLD · APP · BBAI · BMNR · BTBT. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.

PeerAIQValueMomentumRiskSharpe1Y VolatilityCompare
APLD
Current stock
26/10036/10030/10030/100-0.06102.57%Current
APP
AppLovin Corporation
53/10047/10038/10033/100-0.7371.88%APLD vs APP
BBAI
BigBear.ai
36/10038/10025/10039/100-1.2478.09%APLD vs BBAI
BMNR
Bitmine Immersion Technologies
45/10034/10036/10049/100-0.590.14%APLD vs BMNR
BTBT
Bit Brother
30/10040/10025/10025/100-1.388.83%APLD vs BTBT
Pairwise Compare links: APP · BBAI · BMNR · BTBTAPLD vs APPAPLD vs BBAIAPLD vs BMNRAPLD vs BTBTCompare cohort

Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.

About the AIQ Score

Methodology for the current stock evidence.

As of Oct 21, 2026 · Market close

The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.

View AIQ methodology

Factor Diagnostics

A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.

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AIQ Component Profile

Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.

Catalyst preview

Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.

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Quarterly evidence

4 recent quarterly periods are available for review.

Checked Oct 21, 2026

AIQ Pro

Explore factor drivers, conflicts, persistence, and scenario sensitivity in the advanced workspace.

Fundamentals Verdict

Current snapshot fields are separate from reported-quarter statement tables.

Current TTM P/E
-27.29
As of Oct 21, 2026
Revenue growth
—
Gross margin
22.38%
Current debt / equity
2.86
Latest quarterly evidence

Latest period Aug 31, 2026.

Review fundamentals
Quarter revenue
$341.88M
Quarter net income
-$235.54M
Quarter free cash flow
-$2.01B

Market Confirmation

Technicals are summarized first, with the indicator library behind it.

Trend
Bearish
Momentum
Bearish
RSI 14
37.74
MACD
-1.81

Risk Alignment

Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.

Resilience
30/100
Beta
6
Annual volatility
102.57%
Max drawdown
-63.65%

APLD Stock FAQ

What is APLD stock price today?

Applied Digital Corp.'s current stock price is $20.98. Use the live quote with AIQ Score, news, and risk context rather than treating price alone as a decision signal.

Is APLD bullish or bearish right now?

APLD's bullish or bearish read depends on the current AIQ Score, factor alignment, technical analysis consensus, valuation, risk, and catalyst evidence. A mixed setup should be treated differently from a broad confirmation across those signals.

What is APLD's market cap?

APLD's market cap is $6.99B based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Use it with P/E ratio, revenue, and growth metrics to frame company size, valuation, and peer comparisons.

What is APLD's current P/E ratio?

APLD's current P/E ratio is -27.29 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Read it with revenue growth, margins, EPS, cash flow, and peer valuation rather than using P/E alone.

What is APLD's RSI?

APLD's 14-day RSI is 37.74 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. RSI should be interpreted with MACD, moving averages, volume, volatility, and price trend.

Is APLD above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?

APLD is -18.05% from its 50-day SMA and -34.17% from its 200-day SMA based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Moving-average position should be read with momentum and broader AIQ evidence.

When is APLD's next earnings date?

APLD's next earnings date is currently listed as Jan 6, 2027. Earnings can reset revenue, EPS, price target, analyst rating, and catalyst expectations.

Does APLD pay a dividend?

APLD's dividend yield is 0.00% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Dividend yield should be read with payout ratio, free cash flow, growth, and balance-sheet strength.