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Terawulf Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 lowered, 1 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • HPC lease revenue made up most revenue: Total revenue was $76.2 million, including $63.0 million of HPC lease revenue. Digital asset revenue was $13.2 million, against $43.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Net income helped by warrant revaluation: Net income attributable to TeraWulf was $709.9 million. The release cites a non-cash change in fair value of warrants. Diluted EPS was $(0.03). Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA was negative: Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $(12.8) million, against $18.1 million in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Justified financing and construction agreements advance: A Google credit backstop supports anticipated project financing for the Anthropic lease, and a definitive EPC agreement with Fluor covers three buildings. Source
  • Muskie contracted power expanded to 1 GW: Contracted power at Muskie rose from 500 MW to 1,000 MW, subject to Kentucky Public Service Commission approval. The second 500 MW phase is now anticipated for 2029. Source
  • Operating and SG&A costs rose: Operating expenses were $37.7 million against $2.9 million a year earlier, and SG&A was $56.8 million against $16.6 million. Source
  • Cash position about $2.4 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were about $2.4 billion at quarter-end, against $3.0 billion at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Abernathy stake sale completed: The company completed the sale of its 50.1% Abernathy interest, received $250 million in cash in the quarter, and recognized a $95 million gain. Source

“We remain disciplined about where we deploy capital and the returns we require.”

Paul Prager, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TeraWulf

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
CB-5 phased delivery start Sourceearly 2027early 2027Kept
WULF Compute cost per critical IT MW Sourcenot stated$8 million to $10 million per critical IT MWKept
Justified phased ready-for-service completions Sourcelate 2027 through second quarter 2028late 2027 through the second quarter of 2028Lowered from initial delivery in second half of 2027; full delivery in early 2028
Muskie second 500 MW phase delivery Source20292029New
Incremental critical IT capacity contracting target Sourceannual250 MW to 500 MWKept
Abernathy remaining consideration Sourceby December 31, 2026 and April 30, 2027$150 million; approximately $130 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Revolving credit commitments rose from $250 million to $400 million after quarter-end, with a $150 million uncommitted accordion. Source
  • New: Google credit backstop announced November 4, 2026 for project financing of the Anthropic lease. Source
  • New: Definitive EPC agreement signed with Fluor for three data center buildings at Justified. Source
  • New: Contracted Muskie power is described as increased from 500 MW to 1,000 MW, subject to commission approval. The prior release had described up to 1 GW of contracted service. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full Justified delivery window now runs through the second quarter of 2028; the prior release said full delivery in early 2028. Source
  • Ended: Abernathy Joint Venture interest sold; the company received $250 million of cash in the quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • HPC lease revenue made up most revenue: Total revenue was $76.2 million, including $63.0 million of HPC lease revenue. Digital asset revenue was $13.2 million, against $43.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Net income helped by warrant revaluation: Net income attributable to TeraWulf was $709.9 million. The release cites a non-cash change in fair value of warrants. Diluted EPS was $(0.03). Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA was negative: Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $(12.8) million, against $18.1 million in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Nine-month revenue and net loss: For the nine months, total revenue was $155.0 million, against $132.6 million, and net loss attributable to TeraWulf was $657.6 million. Source

Lake Mariner build-out

  • Capacity online and under construction: The company operated 102 MW of revenue-generating critical IT capacity at September 30, 2026, with 336 MW under construction across CB-4 and CB-5. Source
  • HPC growth tied to contracted operations: The release attributes growth to contracted HPC operations at Lake Mariner and to progress across the development portfolio. Source
  • Cost tracking within disclosed guidance: WULF Compute is progressing within the previously disclosed cost guidance of $8 million to $10 million per critical IT MW. Source

“Lake Mariner is delivering contracted capacity and generating revenue, Justified has the customer, credit support and construction framework to move forward at scale, and Muskie gives us a contracted path to a gigawatt of power.”

Paul Prager, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TeraWulf

Kentucky campuses and power

  • Justified financing and construction agreements advance: A Google credit backstop supports anticipated project financing for the Anthropic lease, and a definitive EPC agreement with Fluor covers three buildings. Source
  • Justified completions start late 2027: Phased ready-for-service completions are expected from late 2027 through the second quarter of 2028. The prior release gave initial delivery in the second half of 2027. Source
  • Muskie contracted power expanded to 1 GW: Contracted power at Muskie rose from 500 MW to 1,000 MW, subject to Kentucky Public Service Commission approval. The second 500 MW phase is now anticipated for 2029. Source

Customer contracts and financing

  • Anthropic 20-year lease executed: TeraWulf executed a 20-year lease with Anthropic for capacity at the Justified campus. Source
  • Google backstop for anticipated financing: A Google credit backstop was announced to support anticipated project financing for the Anthropic lease. Source
  • Investment-grade credit cited for Justified: The CFO said Justified is supported by investment-grade credit and that the company is well positioned to fund its contracted development. Source

“We ended the quarter with substantial liquidity and further strengthened our financial flexibility through the Abernathy monetization and expansion of our revolving credit facility.”

Patrick Fleury, Chief Financial Officer of TeraWulf

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Operating and SG&A costs rose: Operating expenses were $37.7 million against $2.9 million a year earlier, and SG&A was $56.8 million against $16.6 million. Source
  • Nine-month stock-based compensation totals: Nine-month stock-based compensation was $215.4 million, and nine-month SG&A was $296.8 million. Source
  • Interest expense rose to $53.6 million: Interest expense was $53.6 million against $9.8 million a year earlier, and interest income was $28.6 million against $4.1 million. Source
  • Impairment and disposal losses booked: Impairment of property, plant and equipment was $9.7 million in the quarter, and losses on disposals were $3.9 million. Source
  • Digital asset revenue fell from prior year: Digital asset revenue was $13.2 million against $43.4 million a year earlier, and cost of revenue was $25.2 million against $17.1 million. Source

Liquidity and capital

  • Cash position about $2.4 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were about $2.4 billion at quarter-end, against $3.0 billion at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Revolving credit facility enlarged after quarter-end: Commitments under the revolver rose from $250 million to $400 million, and an uncommitted accordion of up to $150 million was added. Source
  • Common stock issuance raised cash: Net proceeds from common stock issuance were $1.2 billion in the nine months, and shares outstanding rose to 501.4 million from 420.1 million. Source
  • Debt and convertible balances outstanding: Long-term debt was $3.03 billion, convertible notes $1.63 billion and short-term convertible notes $491.5 million, with warrant liabilities of $1.09 billion. Source
  • Plant and equipment purchases rose: Purchases of and deposits on plant and equipment were $2.23 billion in the nine months, against $445.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating cash outflow for nine months: Net cash used in operating activities was $178.9 million for the nine months, against $35.0 million a year earlier. Source

Capital recycling and strategy

  • Abernathy stake sale completed: The company completed the sale of its 50.1% Abernathy interest, received $250 million in cash in the quarter, and recognized a $95 million gain. Source
  • Growth target reaffirmed: Management reaffirmed its target of contracting 250 MW to 500 MW of incremental critical IT capacity a year, with a focus on secured power and high-quality customer demand. Source
  • Gigawatt path via Muskie and Justified: The CEO described Lake Mariner, Justified and Muskie as delivering contracted capacity, customer credit support and a contracted path to a gigawatt of power. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 November 2026

  • CB-4 rent commencement in Q4: CB-4 phased delivery and rent commencement are expected during the fourth quarter. Source
  • CB-5 phased delivery begins: CB-5 is targeted to begin phased delivery in early 2027. Source
  • Justified completions begin late 2027: Phased ready-for-service completions at Justified are expected to start in late 2027 and run through Q2 2028. Source
  • Abernathy payments due: $150 million is due by December 31, 2026 and about $130 million by April 30, 2027, subject to adjustments. Source
  • Muskie expansion awaits regulator approval: The Muskie power expansion is subject to approval by the Kentucky Public Service Commission. Source
  • Anthropic lease project financing anticipated: Project financing for the Anthropic lease is described as anticipated, with a Google credit backstop in place. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Revenue-generating critical IT capacity, Lake Mariner Source102 MW
Critical IT capacity under construction, CB-4 and CB-5 Source336 MW
Critical IT capacity under the Anthropic lease, Justified Sourceapproximately 401 MW
Contracted revenue, Anthropic lease initial term Sourceapproximately $19 billion
Contracted electric power, Muskie Source1,000 MW

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: The expanded Muskie power agreements depend on approval by the Kentucky Public Service Commission. Source
  • Financial: Net income in the quarter includes a non-cash change in fair value of warrants. Source
  • Financial: Approximately $130 million of remaining Abernathy consideration is subject to certain adjustments. Source
  • Operational: Justified completions are phased and run into 2028, with the full delivery window extended. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management says CB-4 remains on track; the prior release had expected rent commencement in the second half of 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Management says CB-5 remains targeted for phased delivery in early 2027. Source
  • On track: Management says WULF Compute continues to progress within the disclosed cost guidance. Source
  • Met: Management says the sale is complete; the prior release described an agreement for about $530 million. Source
  • Not stated: Management reaffirmed the annual contracting target. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release gave these timings; the current release describes phased completions from late 2027 through Q2 2028. Source

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