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IREN’s $25 Billion–$30 Billion Expansion — Can Contracted ARR Keep Pace?

The full fiscal year 2026 results update from IREN presents a company focused on addressing structural constraints in the AI infrastructure ecosystem, particularly on the physical infrastructure side encompassing data centers, power, and land. IREN operates across three integrated layers: physical data centers and supporting infrastructure; compute hardware such as GPUs and networking; and software and managed services, exemplified by its Mirantis division. This vertical integration aims to capture value across the stack and enhance the customer offering. For fiscal 2026, IREN reported a contracted annual recurring revenue (ARR) of approximately $4 billion for that year’s capacity, with $1 billion currently in operation. Contracted customers include a diversified mix of AI developers, hyperscalers, enterprises, and frontier AI labs, indicating a broadening customer base beyond initial large clients. The company highlighted continued customer renewals and expansions, signaling sustained demand.