ChargePoint Faces Headwinds as Cipher Mining Signs $5.5 Billion Long-Term Deal
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- ChargePoint's Struggles: ChargePoint's stock price has plummeted approximately 70% in 2025 and is down 99% over the past five years, highlighting significant challenges in the EV charging infrastructure sector, particularly amid declining EV sales and the expiration of tax credits.
- Cipher Mining's Growth: Cipher Mining is rapidly transforming into an AI infrastructure provider by signing a 15-year, $5.5 billion long-term deal with Amazon Web Services, which is expected to drive revenue growth and bring it closer to profitability.
- Revenue Comparison: ChargePoint's revenue grew only 6% year-over-year to $106 million, with a net loss of $52.5 million, indicating an unclear path to profitability, whereas Cipher Mining's annual recurring revenue is rapidly increasing.
- Market Outlook: While ChargePoint faces a shrinking EV market, the demand for Cipher Mining's AI infrastructure is on the rise, with profitability expected by 2026, reflecting a stark contrast in market positioning and future potential between the two companies.
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Analyst Views on CHPT
Wall Street analysts forecast CHPT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CHPT is 9.25 USD with a low forecast of 8.00 USD and a high forecast of 11.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About CHPT
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. is a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging technology solutions. The Company is driving the transition to electric mobility across North America and Europe. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of charging solutions. The ChargePoint cloud subscription platform and software-defined charging hardware are designed to include options for every charging scenario from home and multifamily to workplace, parking, hospitality, retail and transport fleets of all types. Its hardware, software, and services are designed to scale alongside the EV ecosystem, serving the needs of three core customer groups: Charge Point Operators (CPOs), e-Mobility Service Providers, and EV drivers. Its portfolio includes Networked Charging System Portfolio, Advanced ChargePoint Platform, ChargePoint CMS Service, ChargePoint eMSP Service, ChargePoint Mobile App and ChargePoint Services and Support Portfolio. It powers over 342,000 active charging ports.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Global EV Charging Station Market Expected to Reach $55.78 Billion by 2026
- Market Growth Potential: The global electric vehicle charging station market is projected to reach $55.78 billion by 2026, up 21% from $46.13 billion in 2025, and expected to hit $143.76 billion by 2031, reflecting strong market demand and investment appeal.
- Policy Drivers: Government-backed zero-emission mandates and internal combustion engine bans are accelerating the construction of charging infrastructure, particularly in the EU and California, ensuring stable demand for charging infrastructure, thereby lowering investment risks and fostering market growth.
- Technological Advances and Cost Reductions: The decline in lithium-ion battery prices has made electric vehicles economically competitive with traditional gasoline cars in various segments, further driving demand for charging infrastructure, while technological innovations enhance charging efficiency, especially for commercial fleets requiring frequent charges.
- Intensifying Market Competition: As major energy companies like Shell restructure to focus on high-power chargers, market competition intensifies, particularly against the backdrop of the Asia-Pacific region holding a 60.1% market share, while Europe and North America are rapidly advancing, promoting the expansion of cross-border charging networks.
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Cipher Mining Signs $5.5 Billion Long-Term Deal with Amazon
- Market Transformation: Cipher Mining has pivoted from Bitcoin mining to becoming a provider of AI infrastructure, signing multiple long-term agreements with tech giants that are expected to drive future revenue growth and enhance profitability.
- Major Partnership: The 15-year deal with Amazon Web Services worth $5.5 billion signifies strong demand for the company's AI infrastructure, which is anticipated to lay the groundwork for improved financial performance in the future.
- Growth Potential: With a 3.4 gigawatt development pipeline, the Amazon deal only accounts for 300 megawatts, indicating significant expansion potential in the AI market that is likely to boost long-term leasing profitability.
- Industry Comparison: In contrast to ChargePoint's stagnating EV infrastructure demand, Cipher Mining's robust AI infrastructure demand highlights its competitive advantage and growth opportunities in the future market.
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