CoreWeave Future Growth
Future criteria checks 2/6
CoreWeave is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 43.6% and 38.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 43.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be -29.4% in 3 years.
Key information
43.6%
Earnings growth rate
43.51%
EPS growth rate
| IT earnings growth | 23.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | 38.9% |
| Future return on equity | -29.37% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 10 Jul 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • 22h
CoreWeave: Bound To Stay An Industry Leader For A Reason
Summary CoreWeave is the leading neocloud operator, trading at a discounted 11.9x forward EV/EBITDA versus the sector median of 15x. CRWV's $99.4B backlog is 98% under five-year take-or-pay contracts with major hyperscalers, supporting robust forward revenue visibility. Backlog risk is real; however, thanks to heavy CapEx, CRWV provides quality and dominance for their clients. Realization of contracts is key. I estimate significant, 250%+ upside from current price levels until the end of 2027 based on margin expansion and backlog conversion, as well as improvement. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 10
CRWV: Backlog And Nvidia Funding Will Support Future AI Capacity Utilization
Analysts have raised their CoreWeave fair value estimate from $133.13 to $142.29, supported by updated assumptions that reflect higher projected revenue growth and margins, a lower modeled future P/E, and ongoing support for the stock in recent research that views the recent selloff and Meta related headlines as overdone for neocloud providers. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on CoreWeave highlights a clear divide between bullish analysts who see the recent pullback and Meta headlines as an opportunity, and bearish analysts who focus on competitive and balance sheet risks.
Narrative Update • Jun 26
CRWV: Heavy Debt Funding For AI Buildout Will Constrain Future Upside
The analyst price target for CoreWeave has been revised modestly, with the fair value estimate moving from $53.68 to $51.41 as analysts factor in higher discount rates, stronger revenue growth, improving profit margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple informed by recent research that highlights CoreWeave's role as a major AI compute provider and key partner in sizeable AI infrastructure deals. Analyst Commentary Street research on CoreWeave currently reflects a mix of optimism around its position in AI infrastructure and growing caution around execution, balance sheet risk, and how much of this story is already reflected in the stock price.
New Narrative • Apr 20
Deep Dive: Assessing the Sustainability of CRWV’s Compute-as-a-Service Model
Deep Dive: Assessing the Sustainability of CRWV’s Compute-as-a-Service Model I’ve been looking into the business model of CRWV and its reliance on high-leverage hardware acquisition. Here’s a breakdown of why the current trajectory might face significant structural headwinds compared to established players.Analysis Article • Jan 16
CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV) Stocks Shoot Up 37% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Those holding CoreWeave, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRWV ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 37% in the...Analysis Article • Nov 30
Why We're Not Concerned Yet About CoreWeave, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWV) 44% Share Price Plunge
CoreWeave, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRWV ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 44% after a relatively good period beforehand...Seeking Alpha • Apr 24
CoreWeave: IPO Stumble Out Of Nasdaq Rodeo Chute May Be An Opportunity
Summary CoreWeave's stock movement is linked to OpenAI's $40B funding from SoftBank and new AI benchmarks with Nvidia chips. Despite current market setbacks, the AI bull market remains intact, with CoreWeave benefiting from AI sector positioning. CoreWeave's IPO debut at $40 per share, backed by Nvidia, offers a long-term bullish outlook despite short-term volatility. Private equity's impact on IPOs has diminished retail investor success, but CoreWeave's smart management and discounted entry price present opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 16
CoreWeave: Weak IPO But Growth Ahead
Summary CoreWeave's IPO was underwhelming, but that doesn't reflect the company's fundamentals. CoreWeave's rapid growth in the GPU-as-a-Service market, driven by AI demand, led to significant revenue increases but also high capital expenditures and debt. The company's financial metrics show strong revenue growth but negative free cash flow, due to heavy capital expenditures, necessitating further capital raising. But I think that the market overestimates the risks associated with the company's debt load. My valuation analysis suggests CoreWeave is undervalued, with a fair value estimate of $92 per share, making it an attractive investment, despite high volatility and risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 09
CoreWeave's Moat Is Just Starting
Summary CoreWeave’s revenue skyrocketed from $16M in 2022 to $1.98B in 2024, signaling AI-driven hyperscale momentum. 70%+ of revenue comes from multiyear, fixed-term contracts, securing $15.1B in future commitments through 2028. CoreWeave's high EV/Sales is justified by contracted revenue, infrastructure leverage, and forward EBITDA potential exceeding $1.5B by 2026. CoreWeave’s CapEx-heavy model depends on debt and GPU commitments, exposing it to refinancing risk and shifting AI infrastructure demands. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 28
CoreWeave: Rent Is Going Up, Get Out Now
Summary CoreWeave, Inc., the cloud computing start-up that rents out Nvidia’s GPUs as a service, is hitting the stock market today, and we think it's gonna crash. While in theory, the idea of renting Nvidia GPUs is nice, in practice, it's a recipe for disaster. CoreWeave sits on 250,000 GPUs from last season's Hopper, which is already outdated with Blackwell and will become ancient next year. This means that rent price will get seriously squeezed on these GPUs and CoreWeave which already is sitting on massive debt will struggle way more to see profit. Not mention, Microsoft which accounted for 62% of CoreWeave's 2024 revenue, is rumored to be pulling back on agreements. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaEarnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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| 12/31/2028 | 40,253 | -2,158 | -16,016 | 33,055 | 20 |
| 12/31/2027 | 25,068 | -1,962 | -20,504 | 21,093 | 34 |
| 12/31/2026 | 12,669 | -2,499 | -25,381 | 8,736 | 34 |
| 3/31/2026 | 6,227 | -1,593 | -10,616 | 5,981 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 5,131 | -1,196 | -7,251 | 3,058 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 4,306 | -824 | -8,061 | 1,685 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 3,526 | -1,103 | -7,935 | 638 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 2,708 | -1,151 | -7,596 | 771 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 1,915 | -937 | -5,953 | 2,749 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 1,284 | -1,028 | -3,778 | 2,606 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 229 | -594 | -1,110 | 1,833 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 16 | -31 | -71 | 1 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: CRWV is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
Earnings vs Market: CRWV is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
High Growth Earnings: CRWV is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: CRWV's revenue (38.9% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (13% per year).
High Growth Revenue: CRWV's revenue (38.9% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: CRWV is forecast to be unprofitable in 3 years.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/12 06:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
CoreWeave, Inc. is covered by 45 analysts. 34 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Charles Beale | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Raimo Lenschow | Barclays |
| Madison Rezaei | Bernstein |