Why is APLD Up Today?

APLD
$26.37
▲ +8.10% (+$2.13)
Last updated: Sep 17, 2026 8:31 PM ET (69 min ago)

About Applied Digital Corporation Common Stock

Applied Digital Corp is a designer, developer, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure across North America. It provides digital infrastructure solutions and cloud services to industries like High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company operates in th...

Sector: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION
Market Cap: $6.73B
Forward P/E: -32.6
52-Week Range: $19.01 - $50.73
Employees: 205

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 7.9%
This stock is significantly outperforming its SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.3x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION sector: +0.2%

APLD is outperforming its sector by 7.9%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

APLD is significantly outperforming the market (+7.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.13%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.73%
APLD
This Stock
+8.10%
vs S&P 500: +6.97%
vs Nasdaq: +6.37%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, APLD is expected to trade between:
$25.84 - $27.16

Key Level to Watch

$27.68 resistance
Watch for continuation above $26.36

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for APLD's 8% move

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Last updated: Sep 17, 2026 8:31 PM (69 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.48
Put/Call Ratio
101.8%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 64,147
Put Volume: 31,105
Total: 95,252
Unusual Activity: $26 CALL (5,535 vol) $30 CALL (5,464 vol) $26.5 CALL (4,618 vol)

Historical Context

APLD has moved more than 3.0% up on 67 occasions in the past year.

55.2%
Continuation Rate
37/67 times continued up
+1.31%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 16, 2026 (4.1%) → Next day: +8.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is APLD stock up today?

This stock is significantly outperforming its SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is APLD stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, APLD shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the APLD stock price target?

APLD is currently trading at $26.37. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $25.84 - $27.16. See long-term price prediction →

Will APLD stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that APLD's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $27.68 (resistance).

Is APLD stock oversold or overbought?

APLD's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 48.5. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for APLD stock?

APLD's 10-day momentum indicator is at 1.47. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is APLD outperforming or underperforming the market?

APLD (+8.10%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+7.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.13%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.73%.

What does MACD indicate for APLD?

APLD's MACD (-1.14) is currently above the signal line (-1.22), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 18.9) is weak.

Is APLD in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, APLD is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $26.23, 50-day SMA: $27.83.

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