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IREN Says 2026 Capacity Sold Out — Eyes on 2027, 2028 Deals

IREN has fully sold its 2026 capacity and is now negotiating deals for 2027 and 2028. The company is pursuing an AI buildout estimated between $25 billion and $30 billion, though this spending target may have unsettled investors. While IREN reports $4 billion in contracted annual recurring revenue, only $1 billion is currently operating. Following its Q4 earnings call, the company's stock price declined and broke below key moving averages, though some analysts view the dip as a buying opportunity.

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  • ✓ IREN has sold out its capacity for 2026.
  • ✓ The company is seeking deals for 2027 and 2028.
  • ✓ IREN's stock price dropped following its Q4 earnings report.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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IREN announced its 2026 capacity is sold out and revealed a $25 billion to $30 billion AI buildout plan.

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  1. IREN Sells Out 2026 Capacity and Plans Massive AI Expansion

    IREN has fully sold its 2026 capacity and is now negotiating deals for 2027 and 2028. The company is pursuing an AI buildout estimated between $25 billion and $30 billion, though this spending target may have unsettled investors. While IREN reports $4 billion in contracted annual recurring revenue, only $1 billion is currently operating. Following its Q4 earnings call, the company's stock price declined and broke below key moving averages, though some analysts view the dip as a buying opportunity.

    Why it matters

    IREN is shifting its focus toward AI cloud scaling and funding to support its infrastructure growth. The gap between contracted and operating revenue creates uncertainty regarding how much will convert to GAAP revenue.

    What is confirmed

    • IREN has sold out its capacity for 2026.
    • The company is seeking deals for 2027 and 2028.
    • IREN's stock price dropped following its Q4 earnings report.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Investors may have been spooked by a planned $25 billion to $30 billion AI buildout, according to Bernstein.
    • IREN has $4 billion of contracted ARR with only $1 billion operating.

    What to watch next

    • Conversion rates of contracted ARR to GAAP revenue
    • Funding updates for the AI buildout
    • Price recovery or further decline relative to moving averages
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. Benzinga — IREN Says 2026 Capacity Sold Out — Eyes on 2027, 2028 Deals
    2. Yahoo Finance — IREN Q4 Earnings Call Focuses on AI Cloud Scale & Funding
    3. Barron's — Iren Stock Drops After Earnings. Why This Analyst Says It’s Time to Buy.
    4. The Block — IREN's $25 billion-$30 billion AI buildout may have 'spooked' investors, Bernstein says
    5. Seeking Alpha — IREN breaks below key moving averages: Technicals, price flash warning
    6. Yahoo Finance — IREN Has $4B of Contracted ARR, but Only $1B Is Operating. How Much Will Reach GAAP Revenue?
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