APLD Slides 36% in 3 Months: Should Investors Exit or Hold the Stock?

Applied Digital (APLD) has declined 35.6% over three months, significantly underperforming peers and the broader market. The company faces heavy capital requirements ($2.87B spent in fiscal 2026), rising leverage ($5.31B in debt obligations), and delayed revenue realization as most contracted capacity won't become operational until 2027-2028. Earnings estimates have been revised downward, and the stock trades at a premium valuation relative to peers. Zacks recommends selling due to unfavorable risk-reward dynamics.