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TeraWulf (WULF) Q1 FY26 earnings call: guidance and Q&A

Earnings call· Mar 2026 (Q1 FY26)· Financials· May 8, 2026

Source: earnings call transcript

Executive summary

TeraWulf Q1 FY26 — HPC Leasing Revenue Surges Amidst Strategic Transition

TeraWulf is executing a strategic transition from volatile Bitcoin mining to stable, contracted high-performance computing (HPC) leasing, with Q1 FY26 financials reflecting this shift. The company is leveraging its power-centric infrastructure development expertise to meet strong AI demand, focusing on capital discipline and long-term credit-backed contracts. Despite a significant GAAP net loss driven by non-cash items, liquidity remains robust, and the company is actively expanding its platform and pipeline.

Highlights

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  • HPC leasing revenue increased to $21 million in Q1, up 117% from $9.7 million in Q4.

  • Cash and restricted cash totaled $3.1 billion as of March 31, 2026, with $1.5 billion available unrestricted cash at the parent entity post-equity raise.

  • Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA improved to negative $4.1 million in Q1 from negative $50.9 million in Q4.

  • Secured a $250 million revolver from 8 different banks, indicating increased financial legitimacy.

  • Hawesville, Kentucky site is in late-stage negotiations for a customer, with expected signing in Q2.

Concerns

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  • GAAP net loss in Q1 was $427.6 million, significantly wider than $126.6 million in Q4, primarily due to noncash fair value adjustments related to Google warrants and noncash stock-based compensation.

  • Total liabilities of $7.1 billion exceeded total assets of $7 billion as of March 31, 2026.

  • Revenue was $34 million, down from $35.8 million in 4Q '25, primarily driven by lower Bitcoin production.

  • Impairment of PP&E in 1Q was $25.7 million, including $8.9 million from shutting down a mining facility and $16.8 million related to Hawesville asset retirement obligations.

Guidance & targets

CategoryTargetConfidence
HPC Capacity Online
480 megawatts
high materiality
High
CB-3 Completion
Completion of defined scope
medium materiality
High
CB-4 Delivery
Delivery
medium materiality
High
CB-5 Delivery
Delivery
medium materiality
High
Morgantown FERC Decision
Mid-summer time frame
high materiality
Medium
Hawesville Customer Contract
Customer in place
high materiality
High
Lake Mariner 250MW Interconnect Feedback
Feedback from ISO
high materiality
Medium
Bitcoin Mining Hash Rate
5 to 6 exahash
medium materiality
Medium
Bitcoin Mining Business Exit
Exit business
high materiality
High

Segment performance

SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
HPC Leasing
Revenue significantly increased QoQ. As-reported profit margin of 50% is lower than the 85% long-term guidance due to tenant fit-out revenue, pre-revenue operating costs at WULF Compute, and development costs for uncontracted sites.
Tenant fit-out revenue: $2.1 millionPre-revenue operating costs (WULF Compute): $3.5 millionDevelopment costs (uncontracted sites): $2.1 million
$21 million—117%50% (as-reported), 85% (adjusted)
Digital Asset Mining
Revenue declined primarily due to lower Bitcoin production. The segment provides strategic support during the transition and strong operating profit due to flexible load profile and demand response participation.
Demand response proceeds: $14.1 million (up from $4.4 million in Q4)
$13 million—downstrong operating profit

Deals & partnerships

Fluidstack and Google HPC leasing

TeraWulf is executing against existing contracts with Fluidstack and Google at Lake Mariner, coordinating energization with hardware deployment for CB-3, CB-4, and CB-5.

Core42 HPC leasing

In March, CB-2 achieved Ready for Service (RFS) and the lease with Core42 commenced. All 60 critical megawatts of capacity have been delivered to Core42.

Hypertec and Fluidstack HPC infrastructure development

The Abernathy joint venture project is being delivered under a lump sum EPC agreement with Hypertec, with Fluidstack leading development and construction. TeraWulf holds a 50.1% share.

Undisclosed HPC leasing

TeraWulf is in late-stage negotiations for a customer at the Hawesville, Kentucky site, with high confidence of signing in Q2. The process has been very competitive.

Undisclosed Power-backed site acquisition

Acquisition of Morgantown site in Maryland, which is a highly attractive asset in a power-constrained region, subject to FERC approval.

Risks & headwinds

GAAP Net Loss Q1 FY26

$427.6 million

Mitigation:Management notes these are noncash items and do not affect liquidity.

Impairment of PP&E Q1 FY26

$25.7 million

Mitigation:The mining facility shutdown is part of the strategic transition to HPC operations.

Power Constraints Ongoing

increasingly constrained

Mitigation:TeraWulf's strategy focuses on controlling energy-advantaged sites, engineering infrastructure around power, and pursuing integrated campuses where generation, storage, and compute are designed together. They aim to partner with utilities to develop new sites.

Regulatory Approval Risk (Morgantown) Mid-summer 2026

subject to regulatory approval

Mitigation:Management is highly confident FERC approval will come and is not spending significant capital until then.

Political/NIMBY Risk Ongoing

slowly but surely picking up

Mitigation:Engage early and transparently with communities, educate on economic benefits (jobs, investment), and address misinformation about environmental impact or electricity prices. Emphasize thoughtful, responsible, and constructive development.

Bitcoin Mining Ramp Down Q1 FY26 and ongoing

lower Bitcoin production

Mitigation:This is a deliberate strategic transition to higher-value HPC workloads, with mining serving its purpose to build infrastructure and monetize power.

What to watch in Q2 FY26

Hawesville Customer Contract

Q2 FY26
Current Late-stage negotiations
Target Customer in place

Why it matters

Securing a customer for this large-scale campus is critical for validating the company's expansion strategy and generating new HPC revenue.

I have said that we expect to have a customer in place in the second quarter, and I remain highly confident.

Find out whether WULF delivers this. Inve re-checks your case every morning.

Q&A highlights

What sites are most exciting post-Kentucky, and will new sites be added in FY26/FY27?

Paul Prager expressed excitement about Kentucky's expansion potential and Morgantown's strategic location, pending FERC approval. He confirmed the team is actively working on adding "a couple of more pretty compelling sites" to the pipeline, but it's premature to discuss specifics. The focus remains on execution for existing projects.

“I think there's a couple of things that they like a lot. It would be premature to talk about them right now, Mike. But again, I think Kerri's experienced teams -- their capabilities will be demonstrated in our ability to add a couple of more pretty compelling sites to the queue.”

asked by Mike Grondahl · answered by Paul Prager

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Detailed narrative

Strategic Shift to HPC

TeraWulf is actively transitioning its business model from Bitcoin mining to high-performance computing (HPC) leasing, leveraging its established infrastructure and power control expertise. This shift is evidenced by the significant increase in HPC leasing revenue to $21 million in Q1 FY26, representing a 117% increase QoQ, while Bitcoin production revenue declined. The company views its future as contracted, long-duration compute infrastructure, with mining serving as a foundational step for infrastructure development and operational expertise.

Infrastructure Development & Coordination

The company is progressing construction for Fluidstack and Google at Lake Mariner, with CB-3 on track for completion by end of May, and CB-4 and CB-5 for Q3 and Q4 FY26 delivery, respectively. Execution at this scale requires tight coordination between power infrastructure, equipment procurement, construction delivery, and customer hardware deployment, which TeraWulf emphasizes as a key differentiator. Customer-driven design refinements are incorporated to reduce execution risk and improve long-term outcomes.

Power-Centric Strategy & Site Expansion

TeraWulf positions itself as a power company that builds digital infrastructure, focusing on sourcing and controlling power, operating generation, and integrating systems at scale. The broader AI build-out is increasingly constrained by power, making integrated campuses with generation, storage, and compute critical. The company has added new power-backed capacity, including the Hawesville, Kentucky site, and is progressing the Morgantown acquisition in Maryland, which is subject to mid-summer FERC approval. These sites offer significant expansion potential in power-constrained regions.

Market Dynamics & Utility Partnerships

Demand for HPC capacity remains very strong, with active engagement from hyperscalers and AI compute platforms. TeraWulf anticipates increasing opportunities to partner directly with utilities to develop new sites, as utilities seek experienced partners to deliver infrastructure, equipment, and financial support. The market is moving towards a higher bar for execution certainty around grid access, favoring scaled, well-capitalized operators with development and power experience.

Financial Discipline & Liquidity

TeraWulf maintains a disciplined approach, contracting first and deploying capital second, focusing on durable power control, scalable development, credit-backed counterparties, and capital efficiency. The company ended Q1 FY26 with substantial liquidity, including $3.1 billion in cash and restricted cash, and a fully funded development pipeline. The parent entity held approximately $300 million of available unrestricted cash, increasing to $1.5 billion after an April equity raise.

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