NEBIUS CLOUD REVENUE SOARS 514% ON AI DEMAND

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THU, AUG 13, 2026

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Amsterdam-based neocloud provider Nebius reported Q2 cloud revenue of $575M, up 514% year-over-year, with total revenue hitting $582M and beating analyst expectations of $557M.

Nebius Group NV's explosive growth reflects surging demand for AI computing infrastructure. The company's cloud business generated $575M in the second quarter, while consolidated revenue reached $582M—exceeding consensus estimates by $25M. The stock responded with a 15% jump following the results, extending year-to-date gains to 131%. The dramatic acceleration in cloud revenue underscores intensifying competition for AI workload infrastructure. Nebius, which operates as a public company, has positioned itself to capitalize on enterprise demand for GPU-intensive computing resources amid the ongoing AI boom. The results suggest the neocloud segment continues attracting significant capital despite a crowded competitive landscape dominated by hyperscalers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Nebius's specialized focus on AI infrastructure appears to be resonating with customers seeking alternatives to major cloud providers.

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