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Core Scientific, Inc. Common Stock(CORZ)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$15
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CORZ

10/28/2026: CORZ (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Core Scientific is a specialized digital infrastructure company focusing on Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC) hosting. The company has a notable position in North America due to its extensive power infrastructure, which it is currently repurposing to support the high-growth AI compute market. Its main opportunity lies in transitioning away from pure-play mining toward more stable, recurring revenue from AI customers. However, the business faces risks from Bitcoin price volatility and the technical challenges of infrastructure conversion. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to both crypto and AI infrastructure trends.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is aggressively pursuing a transition into the high-growth AI and HPC infrastructure market.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often reacts strongly to Bitcoin price movements and news of AI-related infrastructure deals.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is complex due to the volatility of mining operations and the nascent nature of the HPC business.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital expenditure.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExtreme sensitivity to Bitcoin prices and capital intensity make this a high-risk asset.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's value is heavily correlated with the price of Bitcoin, leading to significant price swings.
Valuation riskMedium / highInvestors may overpay based on speculative growth expectations for AI infrastructure.
Competition risk (Bitcoin Mining/AI Infrastructure)Medium / highThe company faces intense pressure from both pure-play miners and large, well-capitalized data center operators.
Business qualityMediumWhile the infrastructure base is solid, the business model is still evolving from a commodity mining focus.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income generation for conservative dividend investors.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully converting mining facilities for AI/HPC use requires complex, capital-intensive technical upgrades.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 487.29%
Avg. Invested days 43
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CORZ receives a 3-star rating, supported by strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CORZ has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+78.1%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -141.3%), negative revenue growth (-37.5%), weak profitability (net margin -90.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CORZ's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being soft liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 4.9%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is CORZ's strongest growth driver at +78.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-37.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-765.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 120.8% and approximately 91.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.38% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.75%
Situational Awareness LP 8.09%
Situational Awareness Partners LP 8.09%
Jericho Capital Asset Management LP 7.12%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.81%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CORZ generates approximately $119 of gross profit, $-704 of operating income, and $-1,413 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.20% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CORZ has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.58B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 31.48
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 31.48
Volume (30-day avg) 13.9M shares
Beta 5.48
52 Weeks Range 12.31 - 30.46
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.31 - 30.46
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -4.25

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Hosting ServicesProvides infrastructure, power, and operational support to customers mining Bitcoin.Steady revenue stream that is less dependent on Bitcoin price than self-mining.
Self-MiningDirect operation of ASIC hardware to produce Bitcoin.High-reward, high-risk exposure to Bitcoin market prices.
HPC/AI HostingLeasing data center capacity for high-performance computing tasks.High-potential, recurring revenue growth area based on AI infrastructure demand.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 22.88
Enterprise Value 6.87B
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.41
Enterprise Value 6.87B
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.41
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 454.88
Shares Outstanding 321.34M
Shares Floating 292.87M
Shares Outstanding 321.34M
Shares Floating 292.87M
Percent Insiders 1.38
Percent Institutions 120.78

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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