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Nebius Stock Jumps on Freedom Capital Upgrade and New $200 Price Target
Shares of Nebius Group (NBIS) gained 3.4% in pre-open trading after Freedom Capital upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold. The analyst firm cited the stock's recent pullback from its highs as creating a more attractive entry point for investors.
Analyst Reverses Stance
Freedom Capital raised its price target on Nebius shares to $200, a significant increase from its previous target of $159. The move represents a notable reversal for the firm, which had previously moved to the sidelines over valuation concerns after the stock reached a 52-week high of $299.86.
The upgrade contributes to a growing bullish consensus on Wall Street. According to Investing.com, Nebius now has 9 Buy ratings, 6 Hold ratings, and 1 Sell rating from analysts.
Favorable Financing and Market Tone
A recently completed $775 million asset-backed debt facility is also providing a tailwind for the stock. This financing, the first of its kind for the company, allows Nebius to fund its AI cloud expansion plans without diluting existing shareholders by issuing new equity.
AdThe broader market provided a supportive backdrop for the rally, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 posting gains of 0.6% and 0.3%, respectively. This positive sentiment has lifted risk appetite across the technology sector, where peers like CoreWeave and IREN have also experienced significant volatility tied to AI infrastructure sentiment.
Looking Ahead
Today's rally is sparked by the analyst upgrade but is supported by a technically oversold condition following weeks of heavy selling. Investors are now looking ahead to the company's second-quarter earnings report, expected in early August.
The report will be closely watched after Nebius posted a nearly sevenfold year-over-year revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026, and investors appear willing to re-engage with the stock ahead of the results.
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