Nebius (NBIS, Financial) has launched the Nvidia GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip, making it available to its European customers. This move is part of the company's effort to enhance its AI infrastructure worldwide, aiming to boost AI innovation on a large scale. By integrating this advanced chip technology, Nebius is strengthening its position in the global AI technology market.
NBIS Key Business Developments
Release Date: May 20, 2025
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Positive Points
- Nebius Group NV (NBIS, Financial) reported a nearly 400% year-over-year revenue growth and a 700% increase in annualized run rate revenue, indicating strong demand for AI compute.
- The company ended the quarter with a solid cash balance of $1.4 billion, allowing continued investment in infrastructure.
- Nebius Group NV (NBIS) expanded its global footprint by adding three new locations, enhancing its capacity to serve customers worldwide.
- The company announced new partnerships with Nvidia and Metalamma, strengthening its AI cloud offering.
- Nebius Group NV (NBIS) received industry recognition, being ranked in the golden tier of the GPU cloud cluster marks rating system by semi-analysis.
Negative Points
- Despite strong revenue growth, Nebius Group NV (NBIS) expects adjusted EBITDA to be negative for the full year, with plans to turn positive in the second half of 2025.
- The company increased its CapEx guidance to approximately $2 billion for 2025, up from the previous $1.5 billion, due to delayed spending and additional investments.
- Nebius Group NV (NBIS) faces challenges in maintaining profitability, with medium-term EBITDA margins expected to range between 20% to 30%.
- The company is heavily reliant on its partnerships and external funding sources, which could pose risks if these relationships change.
- Nebius Group NV (NBIS) is in active discussions with potential strategic partners for its autonomous vehicle platform, indicating a need for additional capital and support to drive growth.