CoreWeave reported higher sales, margins and backlog, and expects less parent-company funding to complete its existing work. Spending exceeded its stated range, and free cash flow is expected to lag profit, but the improved results and lower funding need carry more weight.
CoreWeave now expects to cover most remaining building costs with loans tied to customer contracts and customer payments made in advance. Still, spending exceeded its stated range, free cash flow is expected to lag profit, and two analysts cut their share-price targets. Better margins and less borrowing needed from the parent company carry more weight.
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