CoreWeave shares slide about 20% on weak first-quarter outlook and heavy capex

CoreWeave shares fell sharply in the session after the fourth-quarter report, down 19.8% at midday according to Motley Fool. Investors focused on first-quarter revenue guidance well below Wall Street estimates, a wider loss and capital spending of at least $30 billion for 2026.

• Shares down 19.8% as of late morning on February 27
• Q1 2026 revenue guidance of $1.9 billion to $2.0 billion versus Street estimates near $2.24 billion
• 2026 capital expenditure of at least $30 billion
• Q4 2025 GAAP net loss of $452 million