Newmark (NMRK) Secures $7.1B Loan for AI Data Center Development

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May 22, 2025
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Key Takeaways:

  • Newmark Group secures a significant $7.1 billion loan for a major AI data center project.
  • Analysts suggest a strong potential upside of over 46% for NMRK stock.
  • Professional consensus rates Newmark Group as an "Outperform" investment.

Newmark Group (NMRK, Financial) has successfully finalized a substantial $7.1 billion construction loan aimed at supporting Blue Owl Capital and its partners in the development of a state-of-the-art AI data center in Abilene, Texas. This significant financing initiative is poised to back the second phase of an ambitious $15 billion project, set to encompass the construction of six groundbreaking buildings with a 1.2 gigawatts capacity. Completion of this phase is anticipated by mid-2026.

Wall Street Analysts' Forecast

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The one-year price targets, as predicted by three analysts, place the average target price for Newmark Group Inc (NMRK, Financial) at $15.17. This projection spans a high estimate of $16.00 and a low estimate of $14.00. The average target suggests a remarkable upside potential of 46.11% from the current trading price of $10.38. For more comprehensive estimates, please visit the Newmark Group Inc (NMRK) Forecast page.

In terms of brokerage recommendations, Newmark Group Inc (NMRK, Financial) has garnered an average recommendation rating of 2.4 from five brokerage firms, indicating an "Outperform" status. It is important to note that this rating scale ranges from 1, representing a Strong Buy, to 5, indicating a Sell.

Furthermore, based on GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Newmark Group Inc (NMRK, Financial) in one year is calculated at $13.99, suggesting a potential upside of 34.78% from the current stock price of $10.38. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' estimation of the fair value at which the stock should currently trade. This value is derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance forecasts. More details can be accessed on the Newmark Group Inc (NMRK) Summary page.

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