Core Scientific (CORZ.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 105% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Core Scientific (CORZ.US) – stock price at $16.68, October 2026
Core Scientific stock price – price development 2026. Updated Oct 7, 2026.
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Core Scientific Price Target 2026: Analysts See 103% Upside

The average price target for Core Scientific is $33.90. 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 103.24% 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 103.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $16.68, which places Core Scientific in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $30.51, and overvalued when the price exceeds $37.29.


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 $30.51 and $37.29.


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 $33.90, which gives an upside of 103.2% 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

$5.1B Market cap
$440M Revenue
Software - Infrastructure Industry
- P/E
11.66 P/S
- P/B
United States 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 6/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 18/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 20/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 14/100

⚠️ 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: 22.2% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 11.7 (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 22.21% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Core Scientific 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Core Scientific have made 20 transactions – split into 3 purchases and 17 sales. On a net basis, insiders took $2,716,106 out of the stock. Active insiders include Weiss Eric Stanton, CRAIN ELIZABETH, DUCHENE TODD M. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 3 purchases and 11 sales. A net $1,545,244 out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 3 purchases and 17 sales. A net $2,716,106 out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Weiss Eric Stanton bought 6,000 shares at $16.33 each on 2026-09-15. The stock has since risen 2.1%.

Latest sale: DUCHENE TODD M sold 10,000 shares at $16.76 each on 2026-09-28.

Who is buying: Weiss Eric Stanton, CRAIN ELIZABETH.

Who is selling: DUCHENE TODD M.

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 ($) Total amount ($)
2026-09-28 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 10,000 17 167,600
2026-09-21 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 10,000 18 183,700
2026-09-15 Weiss Eric Stanton Buy 6,000 16 97,980
2026-09-14 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 10,000 17 171,400
2026-09-08 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 10,000 19 186,700
2026-08-31 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 10,000 16 162,300
2026-08-24 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 10,000 17 174,500
2026-08-20 CRAIN ELIZABETH Buy 6,000 18 109,980
2026-08-18 Weiss Eric Stanton Buy 7,000 19 134,330
2026-08-10 DUCHENE TODD M Sell 9,000 21 185,850

Who is buying and selling Core Scientific shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Core Scientific: Weiss Eric Stanton, CRAIN ELIZABETH. In total, $342,290 was bought across 3 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: DUCHENE TODD M. In total, $3,058,396 was sold across 17 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: 22.2% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 22.2% of the free float
Short % of free float
22.2%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month

Short interest over time: Core Scientific

0.0%15.3%30.6%
Peak 26.6% · 6/27
5/307/3110/2
22.2% today (extremely high)Peaked at 26.6% on Jun 27, 2026Last 30 days: −0.1 percentage pointsMeasured over 125 days
What does the trend tell you?
Short interest in Core Scientific has been fairly stable at 22.2% over the period. Neither many new short sellers have arrived nor many positions been closed.

What matters is when the curve starts to move. This is how shorting works: whoever shorts has borrowed the share and sold it, and to close the position again they must buy the share back. When short interest falls, shares are being bought back. So it is worth watching the trend, not just today's number.
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 22.2% means that 22.2% 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.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on Oct 23, 2026. With a short interest of 22.2%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does Core Scientific Report Earnings – Next Date: Oct 23, 2026

The next earnings report from Core Scientific is scheduled for October 23, 2026, before the market opens. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Core Scientific 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated October 7, 2026.

Technical analysis of Core Scientific (CORZ.US) – RSI 44, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart October 2026
Core Scientific technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Oct 7, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Core Scientific Inc

Core Scientific Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $16.68 is 3.0% below the 20-day average ($17.20). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 9.3% below the 50-day average ($18.39). Long term, the stock is 15.8% below the 200-day average ($19.82), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (18.39) is below the 200-day average (19.82), which is a classic bearish signal for Core Scientific Inc.

Is Core Scientific Inc overbought or oversold?

Core Scientific Inc has an RSI of 43.9. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold. In the current downtrend, be careful about reading this as a buying opportunity.

MACD Analysis for Core Scientific Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.545), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.547) by 0.002, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.883), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (0.061) by 0.944, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for Core Scientific Inc

Core Scientific Inc has an annual standard deviation of 71.4%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Core Scientific Inc

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.545). Weekly bearish (-0.883).

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

RSI: 43.9 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Core Scientific stock in 2026

Should you buy Core Scientific stock now?
No, the technical signal for Core Scientific is currently Strong Sell. Core Scientific trades at $16.68 as of Oct 7, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.545 with rising momentum (signal: -0.547); RSI is at 43.9 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $33.90 points to 103.2% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. 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 $33.90. The current price is $16.68, which gives an upside of 103.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $30.51 and $37.29.
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 in the risk category Extremely speculative. the annual standard deviation is 71.4%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative.
Is Core Scientific overvalued?
No, Core Scientific is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (103.2% upside). Core Scientific has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 11.7. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 103.2%.
Is Core Scientific overbought?
No, Core Scientific is not overbought. RSI is at 43.9 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 43.9 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 3.0% 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?
Core Scientific reports its next earnings on October 23, 2026. The stock currently trades at $16.68.
Is Core Scientific shorted?
Yes, Core Scientific is shorted with 22.2% 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. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
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 3 purchases and 11 sales. On a net basis, 1,545,244 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 3 purchases and 17 sales, with a net 2,716,106 $ sold. Active sellers include DUCHENE TODD M. 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 disastrous stock with a total score of 14 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 6/100, Quality: 18/100, Momentum: 20/100. In addition: analysts see 103.2% upside to the price target; technical signal: Strong Sell. 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 $33.90 (+103.2%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on Oct 23, 2026, which can move the price. 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 3.0% below the 20-day average; short interest is 22.2% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Core Scientific go?
The average analyst price target for Core Scientific is $33.90, which corresponds to a potential gain of 103.2% from the current price of $16.68. The stock has traded between $13.36 and $30.46 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 45.2% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. 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?
The stock has traded as low as $13.36 over the last 52 weeks — that is 19.9% below the current price of $16.68. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 56.1% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±71.4% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. 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 Technology sector, more specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry, is headquartered in United States, 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 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 technology sector, anything above 120% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Tech companies are usually asset-light and need little borrowed capital — anything below 60% counts as low in this sector. 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.

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