Core Scientific (CORZ.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 75% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Core Scientific (CORZ.US) – stock price at 21.46 $, August 2026
Core Scientific stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Core Scientific Price Target 2026: Analysts See 73% Upside

The average price target for Core Scientific is $37.13. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 73,02% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Core Scientific overvalued or undervalued?

Core Scientific is currently undervalued with a gap of 73% relative to the price target.


The current price is $21.46, which places Core Scientific in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $33.42, and overvalued when the price exceeds $40.84.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Core Scientific, the fair value range lies between $33.42 and $40.84.


See the full price target analysis for Core Scientific →

Analyst Ratings for Core Scientific stock in 2026: Strong Buy

16 analysts cover Core Scientific. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 93.8% recommend buying. The average price target is $37.13, which gives an upside of 73% from the current price.

Consensus: Strong Buy (4.69/5)
Strong Buy
12 (75%)
Buy
3 (18.8%)
Hold
1 (6.3%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.69 out of 5 based on 16 analysts

About Core Scientific – Software - Infrastructure

Core Scientific, Inc. provides net carbon-neutral blockchain infrastructure and digital asset mining solutions in North America. It operates in two segments, Equipment Sales and Hosting. It offers blockchain hosting services with deployment and provide power, racks, proprietary thermodynamic management, redundant connectivity, and 24/7 security, as well as its proprietary software platforms, such as Minder and MinderOS, which provides infrastructure management and custom firmware; and digital asset mining operation focuses on the generation of digital assets by solving complex cryptographic algorithms to validate transactions on specific digital asset network blockchains. The company also offers blockchain infrastructure and third-party hosting services through the sale of consumption-based contracts for its hosting services, as well as equipment sales to customers; and operates data centers in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Texas. In addition, it provides hosting services to digital asset mining customers; deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and maintenance services for its customer's digital asset mining equipment; and electrical power and repair, and other infrastructure services to operate, maintain, and mine digital assets. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Core Scientific

$ 7,3B Market cap
$ 440M Revenue
Software - Infrastructure Industry
- P/E
16.65 P/S
- P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Core Scientific?

Growth stock

Core Scientific is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 61.2% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for Core Scientific

💰 Value Score 5/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 18/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 37/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 20/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 3 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in Core Scientific that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 1,000% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 2/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is -5.99 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 High short interest: 22.4% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 16.6 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue).

💵 Profitability & Growth

Core Scientific and an operating margin of 6.9%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 61.2% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 2 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is -5.99 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 1,000.0% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 22.43% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Core Scientific 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Core Scientific have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 4,348,594 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include DUCHENE TODD M, Sullivan Adam Taylor. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 16 sales. A net 3,408,629 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 4,348,594 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: DUCHENE TODD M sold 8,300 shares at 22 $ each on 2026-07-27.

Who is selling: DUCHENE TODD M, Sullivan Adam Taylor.

Latest Insider Trades in Core Scientific (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Core Scientific. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-27 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 8,300 22 186,667
2026-07-20 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 10,000 22 223,000
2026-07-16 Sullivan Adam Taylor Sell 15,584 23 354,068
2026-07-16 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 4,325 23 98,264
2026-07-13 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 9,700 23 223,197
2026-07-06 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 10,000 23 226,300
2026-06-30 Sullivan Adam Taylor Sell 18,023 26 461,209
2026-06-30 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 5,469 26 139,952
2026-06-29 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 8,800 28 245,960
2026-06-22 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 7,600 30 227,088

Who is buying and selling Core Scientific shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: DUCHENE TODD M, Sullivan Adam Taylor. In total, 4,348,594 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Core Scientific Short Selling 2026: 22.4% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 22.4% of the free float
Short % of free float
22.4%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has an extremely high share of short selling. More than 20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is unusual and can point to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news is considerable.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 22.4% means that 22.4% of the freely traded shares in Core Scientific have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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22.4%

When Does Core Scientific Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Core Scientific is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Core Scientific 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Core Scientific (CORZ.US) – RSI 47, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Core Scientific technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Core Scientific Inc

Core Scientific Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $21.77 is 1.7% below the 20-day average ($22.15). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 12.6% below the 50-day average ($24.90). Long term, the stock is 10.2% above the 200-day average ($19.76), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (24.90) is above the 200-day average (19.76), which is a classic bullish signal for Core Scientific Inc.

Is Core Scientific Inc overbought or oversold?

Core Scientific Inc has an RSI of 46.8, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Core Scientific Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.760), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.917) by 0.157, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (1.452), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (2.034) by 0.582, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Core Scientific Inc

Core Scientific Inc has an annual standard deviation of 69.5%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Core Scientific Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.760). Weekly bullish (1.452).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 46.8 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Core Scientific stock in 2026

Should you buy Core Scientific stock now?
The technical signal for Core Scientific is currently NEUTRAL. Core Scientific trades at $21.46 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.760 with rising momentum (signal: -0.917); RSI is at 46.8 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $37.13 points to 73.0% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Core Scientific stock?
The average analyst price target for Core Scientific is $37.13. The current price is $21.46, which gives an upside of 73.0%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $33.42 and $40.84.
Is Core Scientific a dividend stock?
No, Core Scientific does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Core Scientific stock?
Core Scientific is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 69.5%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Core Scientific overvalued?
No, Core Scientific is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (73.0% upside). Core Scientific has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 16.6. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 73.0%.
Is Core Scientific overbought?
No, Core Scientific is not overbought. RSI is at 46.8 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 46.8 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 3.1% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Core Scientific earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Core Scientific has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Core Scientific shorted?
Yes, Core Scientific is shorted with 22.4% of the free float sold short. This is an extremely high level of short selling, which points to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news or earnings is very high. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Core Scientific stock?
No, insiders are not buying Core Scientific shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 16 sales. On a net basis, 3,408,629 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 4,348,594 $ sold. Active sellers include DUCHENE TODD M, Sullivan Adam Taylor. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Core Scientific a good stock?
Based on our total score, Core Scientific is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 20 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 5/100, Quality: 18/100, Momentum: 37/100. In addition: analysts see 73.0% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. Whether Core Scientific is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Core Scientific stock?
The outlook for Core Scientific based on current data: the average analyst price target is $37.13 (+73.0%). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Core Scientific stock falling?
Core Scientific is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 3.1% below the 20-day average; short interest is 22.4% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Core Scientific go?
The average analyst price target for Core Scientific is $37.13, which corresponds to a potential gain of 73.0% from the current price of $21.46. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Core Scientific fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Core Scientific. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Core Scientific do?
Core Scientific, Inc. provides net carbon-neutral blockchain infrastructure and digital asset mining solutions in North America. It operates in two segments, Equipment Sales and Hosting. It offers blockchain hosting services with deployment and provide power, racks, proprietar... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Core Scientific as an investment.
Did Core Scientific raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Core Scientific. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Core Scientific making money or losing money?
We have no current profitability data for Core Scientific. See the latest report in the earnings history above.
Can Core Scientific go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Core Scientific is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is -5.99 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 2 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 1,000% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Core Scientific have a lot of debt?
Yes, Core Scientific has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 1,000%. For the teknologi sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.