Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) gave investors something to smile about Wednesday evening, with shares climbing in extended trading after the company posted quarterly results that handily beat Wall Street's expectations.

Breaking Down the Numbers

Applied Digital reported earnings of zero cents per share for the second quarter, which might not sound exciting until you realize analysts were bracing for a 10-cent loss. That's a solid beat.

The real story was on the revenue side. The company brought in $126.59 million, crushing the Street estimate of $89.76 million and marking a massive jump from $36.16 million in the same quarter last year. That's roughly 250% year-over-year growth, for those keeping score at home.

The HPC Hosting Business segment led the charge with $85 million in quarterly revenue and $111.3 million for the six months ended November 30, 2025. Meanwhile, the Data Center Hosting Business segment contributed $41.6 million for the quarter, up 15% from $36.2 million in the prior-year period.

The Dakota Advantage

CEO Wes Cummins is clearly bullish on the company's positioning. "The Dakotas represent a compelling region for hyperscalers due to their cool climate and abundant energy. We believe our first-mover advantage, combined with our proven ability to execute technically complex data center construction, positions Applied Digital with a strong competitive advantage," he said.

And the company isn't sitting still. Cummins noted that after securing two hyperscalers in the region, inbound demand has picked up significantly. "We are also in advanced discussions with another investment-grade hyperscaler across multiple regions, including additional locations in the Dakotas and select southern U.S. markets," he added, though he cautioned there's no guarantee those contracts will close.

Following the earnings release, APLD stock rose 4.84% to $30.99 in after-hours trading.