Nebius and CoreWeave Stocks Surge Ahead of Nasdaq-100 Inclusion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Stock Performance: In 2026, NBIS stock surged by 240%, currently trading at a record high, while CRWV is 14% below its all-time high, indicating strong market confidence in both stocks with analysts expecting further upside.
- Nasdaq-100 Inclusion: NBIS and CRWV are set to begin trading on the Nasdaq-100 on Monday, with their prices rallying by 34% and 24% respectively following the inclusion announcement, highlighting the buying demand from index-tracking funds and ETFs that typically boosts stock prices.
- Expansion Plans Fuel Growth: Nebius announced plans to establish three data centers in the UK with a total investment of £1.7 billion ($2.3 billion), alongside a 310-megawatt center in Finland and a 240-megawatt center in France, which will further solidify its market position and drive future growth.
- Analyst Ratings Optimistic: Currently, 23 out of 36 analysts rate CRWV as 'Buy' or higher, with an average price target of $140.18 implying nearly 20% upside, while NBIS shows a 15% downside risk, reflecting differing market expectations for the two stocks.
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Analyst Views on NBIS
Wall Street analysts forecast NBIS stock price to fall
5 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
0 Hold
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Strong Buy
Current: 280.910
Low
130.00
Averages
164.20
High
211.00
Current: 280.910
Low
130.00
Averages
164.20
High
211.00
About NBIS
Nebius Group NV is a Netherlands-based infrastructure company operating in the technology industry. The Company is engaged in developing a portfolio of artificial intelligence-related technology assets. It is involved in creating an artificial intelligence-centric player to integrate the essential elements of artificial intelligence development with infrastructure, data and advisory globally. It offers products and services such as a cloud platform for artificial intelligence-related workloads, development team services for autonomous vehicles, development of generative artificial intelligence. Nebius builds full-stack infrastructure to service the growth of the global AI industry, including GPU clusters, cloud platforms and tools and services for developers. Company is developing three other businesses that operate under their own brands: Toloka AI, TripleTen and Avride.
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.
- Stock Performance: In 2026, NBIS stock surged by 240%, currently trading at a record high, while CRWV is 14% below its all-time high, indicating strong market confidence in both stocks with analysts expecting further upside.
- Nasdaq-100 Inclusion: NBIS and CRWV are set to begin trading on the Nasdaq-100 on Monday, with their prices rallying by 34% and 24% respectively following the inclusion announcement, highlighting the buying demand from index-tracking funds and ETFs that typically boosts stock prices.
- Expansion Plans Fuel Growth: Nebius announced plans to establish three data centers in the UK with a total investment of £1.7 billion ($2.3 billion), alongside a 310-megawatt center in Finland and a 240-megawatt center in France, which will further solidify its market position and drive future growth.
- Analyst Ratings Optimistic: Currently, 23 out of 36 analysts rate CRWV as 'Buy' or higher, with an average price target of $140.18 implying nearly 20% upside, while NBIS shows a 15% downside risk, reflecting differing market expectations for the two stocks.
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- Rising Power Demand: The company's mid-year data center power report indicated that 61% of data center developers would generate their own power if the grid couldn't meet their needs, presenting a significant market opportunity for Bloom's fuel cells.
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- Positive Market Reaction: The company's stock jumped about 15% on Thursday to a record high of $330, indicating investor confidence in Bloom's solutions for AI power challenges, despite its current market value exceeding $90 billion and a high P/E ratio of 160 times.
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- Major Contract Signings: Bloom Energy secured an exclusive power supply agreement with Oracle for up to 2.45 gigawatts for an AI campus in New Mexico, alongside a master agreement with Nebius Group worth up to $2.6 billion, showcasing the company's competitiveness in large-scale projects.
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- Nebius Growth Potential: Nebius's stock has risen 210% this year, with Q1 revenue soaring 684% year-over-year, and projected revenue growth of 550% and 225% for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, respectively, highlighting its strong demand in the AI data center sector, making it a no-brainer buy for investors.
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