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CIFR·Cipher Mining Inc.

$9.94
-1.40 (-12.35%)
After Hours
High
$11.49
Open
$10.74
Market Cap
4.71B
52W High
$30.14
Low
$9.80
P. Close
$9.94
P/E
-
52W Low
$10.14
Fwd P/E
67.31
DailyIQ Est.
$35.16
Inst. Ownership
34.7%
Short Interest
18.11%
Days to Cover
2.2
Technical Score (1D)
23
BEARISH
News Sentiment
27
BEARISH
On Oct 13, Cipher Digital announced a plan to issue $850 million in zero‑interest convertible senior notes due 2032, with an option to sell an additional $150 million, a move that raised concerns about dilution and the company’s future capital structure. The announcement also indicated that the firm could convert existing 1.75 % convertible notes due 2030 into ordinary shares and earmarked proceeds for capped call transactions, the Barber Lake project, expansion of its high‑performance computing business, and general corporate purposes. Investors reacted negatively, with the stock falling 12 % to $11.34, a decline that outpaced the broader market and reflected unease over the potential increase in diluted share count. The volume of shares traded surged to 123.5 million, far above the three‑month average, underscoring the sharp sell‑off triggered by the financing announcement. The market reaction highlighted the perceived impact of the financing strategy on shareholder value and the company’s capital structure.
LOW TARGET
$18 +81.1%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$30 +205.4%
6 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$59 +493.6%
19 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$18.00 - $59.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/17/2/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$35.16 (+253.7%)
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Capital Markets
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Symbol
CIFR
Description
Cipher Mining Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in the development and operation of large-scale data centers. Established in 2021, the company's core business revolves around providing infrastructure for data processing, focusing on industrial-level operations. Cipher Mining's value proposition centers on its ability to offer robust and scalable data center solutions. Headquartered in New York, the company strategically positions itself within the rapidly evolving data processing landscape, aiming to capitalize on the increasing demand for high-performance computing resources.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
4,779,002 shares
$124.5M
V3 Holding Ltd-
J1,840,000 shares2026-10-05
V3 Holding Ltd-
J1,840,000 shares2026-10-05
Mumford Gregory J.D.Chief Financial Officer
Option Exercise17,109 shares2026-09-30
Mumford Gregory J.D.Chief Financial Officer
Option Exercise17,109 shares2026-09-30
Iwaschuk WilliamCo-President and CLO
Option Exercise76,427 shares2026-09-30
43/ 100
Bearish
Overall: Bearish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✕Negative net margin
✕Negative operating cash flow
Net Margin
-367.2%
Revenue CAGR
319.3%
Current Ratio
3.79x
Debt / Equity
3.41x
Return on Equity
-102.1%
Earnings Summary
Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) operates large‑scale data centers, positioning itself within the high‑performance computing segment of the financial services sector. The company’s focus on scalable infrastructure has driven a steady increase in revenue, with Q4 2024 revenue at $42.2 million and Q1 2025 at $48.96 million, a 16.5% year‑over‑year rise, while Q2 2025 revenue dipped to $43.57 million, indicating a slight deceleration. EPS trends show volatility: Q4 2024 EPS of $0.14 beat the $0.04667 estimate, but Q1 2025 EPS fell short at $0.02 versus $0.0375, and Q2 2025 EPS of $0.08 exceeded the $0.06 estimate. The company has alternated between beats and misses, with a pattern of strong revenue growth but mixed earnings outcomes. Historically, Cipher has posted YoY revenue growth in most quarters, yet EPS has been inconsistent, reflecting cost pressures or investment outlays. Recent news highlights a significant lease extension at Barber Lake, doubling the term to 20 years and adding $9 billion in contracted revenue, which could stabilize cash flow and support future expansion. The company’s share price volatility, driven by Treasury yields and Bitcoin price swings, underscores market sensitivity.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-2.22$-1.57$-0.91$-0.25$0.41Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$-0.16 - -
Q2'26$-0.24$-0.65-172.2%
Q1'26$-0.24$-0.28-17.1%
Q4'25$-0.03$-1.92-6300.0%
Q3'25$0.11$0.10-6.3%
Q2'25$0.06$0.08+33.3%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$15M$36M$57M$77M$98MQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$37M - -
Q2'26$33M$25M-25.1%
Q1'26$37M$35M-5.1%
Q4'25$89M$60M-32.6%
Q3'25 - $72M -
Q2'25 - $44M -

Market Data

CIFR Stock Snapshot

BEARISH23/100
$9.80−$0.14 (1.4%)
Market cap
4.71B
Day range
$9.80 – $11.49
News sentiment
27/100 · Bearish
Analyst target
$30.36 (+209.8%)
Consensus
Buy · 27 analysts
52-week range-3.4% off low · -67.5% from high
$10.14$30.14
Price $9.80 DailyIQ Est. $35.16

Momentum has rolled over on Cipher Mining Inc., which is what drives the bearish read. At this size, a single catalyst moves the stock further than it would a larger peer.

Behaviour On Record

What CIFR's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
82.3% 21st pct
Below its peak
-61.3%
vs 200-day average
-38.0%
Up days (1y)
46%

Cipher Mining Inc. is currently running 82.3% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CIFR's own 6 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 21st percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 105.0%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

CIFR is trading -61.3% below its running peak. Across 5 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -66.4%, and the deepest was -90.3% in 2022. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -38.0% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 23rd percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year CIFR closed higher on 46% of sessions, and it is currently 6 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 6 years of records, CIFR finished the month higher 3 of 6 times, with a median return of +5.5% and an average of +7.7%. Its strongest month historically has been March at +15.6% on average, its weakest December at -15.5%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CIFR has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 481 of 1,471 sessions (32.7% of the time), with the largest gaps running +15.5% and -14.9%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, CIFR moved an average of 4.3% in the session after earnings, closing higher 0 of those 3 times, with a median move of -3.5% and a largest of -8.8%.

All figures computed from 1,472 daily closes between 2020-12-07 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CIFR's own 6-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CIFR's sector?

Cipher Mining Inc. sits in the Energy sector, currently ranked 4th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (leading).

Sector rank
#4 of 12
Sector state
Leading
Sector rotation score
100

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CIFR?

CallsPuts

For Cipher Mining Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 1.53), with at-the-money implied volatility around 125.0%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±9.0% move by that expiry — a range of about $12.49–$14.97.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
1.53
ATM implied volatility
125.0%
Total open interest
46,866
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±9.0% ($12.49–$14.97)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CIFR?

Morgan Stanley most recently reiterated its rating on Cipher Mining Inc. to Overweight on Oct 12, 2026 with a price target of $52 (from $54). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Morgan Stanley — Overweight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 12, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$54 → $52
Sep 23, 2026UBSInitiatedBuy$23
Sep 21, 2026Rothschild & CoInitiatedNeutral$18
Sep 18, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$44 → $54
Sep 18, 2026Freedom Capital MarketsInitiatedHold$22
Sep 17, 2026Wells FargoInitiatedOverweight$25
Sep 10, 2026RosenblattMaintainedBuy$30
Sep 4, 2026RosenblattMaintainedBuy$30
Aug 7, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$23 → $22
Aug 6, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedOutperform$32 → $28
Aug 5, 2026MacquarieMaintainedOutperform$35
Aug 5, 2026RosenblattMaintainedBuy$30

Peers

CIFR peers

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

27/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Cipher Digital (CIFR) closed at $11.34 on Oct. 13, declining 12.77% after announcing a $850 million convertible note offering. The plan raised concerns about dilution and the company’s future capital structure. Trading volume surged to 123.5 million shares, far above its three‑month average. The announcement also hinted at a potential additional $150 million raise, potentially increasing total proceeds to $1 billion. The market reaction reflected investor unease over the financing strategy and its impact on shareholder value.
What did this article say?
Cipher Digital Inc. (CIFR) closed 12.8% lower on October 13, trailing the broader market. The decline followed a forecast of earnings of –$0.31 per share for the upcoming quarter, a sharp drop from the prior year’s positive earnings. Revenue expectations for the quarter were also projected to decline by 47%, with the full‑year consensus estimating a loss of $1.36 per share. Analysts noted that the company’s performance lagged its sector peers and the S&P 500, raising concerns about its short‑term prospects. The market reaction reflected uncertainty about Cipher Digital’s ability to rebound in the near term.
What did this article say?
Cipher Digital (CIFR) shares fell nearly 10% on Tuesday after the company announced plans to issue $850 million in zero‑interest convertible senior notes due 2032. The firm also indicated it could sell an additional $150 million in notes and exchange some existing 1.75% convertible notes due 2030 for common shares. Proceeds are earmarked for capped call transactions, investment in the Barber Lake project, expansion of its high‑performance computing business, and general corporate purposes. The announcement triggered a sharp sell‑off, reflecting investor concern over dilution and the company’s capital‑raising strategy.
What did this article say?
Cipher Digital (NASDAQ:CIFR) announced plans to raise $850 million through convertible notes, with an option to add another $150 million, potentially reaching $1 billion. The notes carry no regular interest, mature on 1 Nov 2032, and can be converted into cash, shares, or a mix, raising dilution concerns for existing shareholders. The company intends to use part of the proceeds to convert existing 1.75% convertible notes due in 2030 into ordinary shares and to fund its Barber Lake project, expand high‑performance computing strategy, and develop additional sites. Investors reacted negatively, pushing the stock down 11% to $11.53 on the day of the announcement.
What did this article say?
Cipher (NASDAQ: CIFR) saw its shares decline 14% to $11.20 following the announcement of an $850 million senior convertible note offering with a 0.00% rate. The deal includes a 13‑day option for purchasers to buy an additional $150 million, potentially raising the total to $1 billion. Proceeds will be used to pay capped call transactions, fund the Barber Lake high‑performance computing project, expand the development‑site pipeline, and support general corporate purposes.
What did this article say?
Cipher Digital (CIFR) announced a proposal to issue $850 million of zero‑interest convertible notes due 2032, with an option to raise an additional $150 million. The announcement triggered a 12 % drop in the stock price as investors reacted to the real dilution risk and the potential increase in share count. The notes carry no interest and include a capped call that limits the number of shares that can be converted, but the market remains concerned about the long‑term impact on earnings per share. The filing also highlighted a 75 % rise in diluted share count from fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2025, underscoring the magnitude of the dilution. Overall, the move represents a confirmed, material negative catalyst for CIFR’s valuation.
What did this article say?
Cipher Digital (CIFR) fell 44.8% from June 30 to October 9, reflecting broader market pressure from rising Treasury yields and a dip in Bitcoin prices. The company’s revenue outlook for 2027 remained largely unchanged, with consensus estimates slipping only about 3%. CFO Greg Mumford highlighted that existing project debt is fixed‑rate, underscoring the importance of securing new lease financing to support future growth.
What did this article say?
Cipher Digital’s share price has surged over the past three years, but recent sharp declines have prompted investors to reassess the stock’s valuation. Analysts highlighted that the current $13.50 price may no longer reflect the company’s sales performance. The company’s expanded Fluidstack contract, now a 20‑year deal worth $9 billion in revenue, is cited as a potential stabilizing factor. However, the rapid price swing raises doubts about whether the stock’s growth can be sustained. The overall tone suggests a cautious view on the stock’s current valuation.
What did this article say?
Cipher Digital (CIFR) extended its Barber Lake data center lease to 20 years, doubling the term and raising total contracted revenue above $9 billion. The new agreement adds a 10‑year commitment from an AI lab, expected to contribute roughly $5.2 billion in contracted revenue over two decades. The extension strengthens the company’s long‑term revenue profile and provides a more predictable cash‑flow base, despite recent share‑price declines. The deal positions Cipher Digital to capture growing demand for AI‑centric infrastructure and enhances its competitive stance in the data‑center market.
What did this article say?
Cipher Digital’s shares fell 6% on October 8 as higher Treasury yields pressured capital‑dependent data center operators. The sell‑off was isolated to the sector, with the WGMI ETF declining 4% while the broader market remained flat. Analysts noted that Cipher had fully funded its initial tenant leases, but the broader rate environment remains a headwind for the company’s growth prospects.

Technical Analysis

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23
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $3.14B combined position · 17 adding, 8 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy30,414,6687.33%$745.16M2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy32,680,1867.87%$482.36M2026-01-29
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▼ Sell14,507,3093.50%$355.43M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy11,929,2222.87%$292.27M2026-08-13
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy8,823,9042.13%$253.64M2026-08-12
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy4,775,5201.15%$117.00M2026-08-14
Capital Research Global Investors▲ Buy4,345,0211.05%$106.45M2026-08-12
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy3,985,8060.96%$97.65M2026-08-14
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell3,180,3220.77%$77.92M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy2,989,2530.72%$73.24M2026-08-13
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▲ Buy2,842,9780.69%$69.65M2026-08-14
Janus Henderson Group plc▲ Buy4,373,9821.05%$56.29M2026-05-18
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy2,180,9100.53%$53.43M2026-08-03
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell2,046,3720.49%$50.14M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell1,932,0070.47%$47.33M2026-08-13
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell1,517,5960.37%$37.18M2026-08-14
Capital World Investors▲ New1,479,5970.36%$36.25M2026-08-12
Moore Capital Management, LP▲ Buy1,431,6980.34%$35.08M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy1,082,8670.26%$26.53M2026-08-14
Squarepoint Ops LLC▼ Sell989,5360.24%$24.24M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy928,0700.22%$22.74M2026-08-14
Tiger Global Management LLC▲ New927,0000.22%$22.71M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell892,6680.22%$21.87M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy740,2240.18%$18.14M2026-09-02
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell692,7700.17%$17.58M2026-08-12
Q2 2026 flow:22.80M sh bought ($560.47M)7.09M sh sold ($174.73M)net +15.71M sh (+$385.74M)