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Hut 8 expands Beacon Point with second 352 MW lease and strong credit profile

Jul 20, 2026, 6:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Substantial expansion of contracted capacity, high-quality counterparties, and a large base-term value support earnings visibility; long-dated leases and renewal upside provide multi-year upside, potentially driving multiple expansion.

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Hut 8 disclosed the second 352 MW lease at Beacon Point, boosting contracted IT capacity at the campus to 704 MW and the total Hut 8 AI data center capacity to 949 MW. The base-term value stands at $26.6B with expected NOI above $1.75B annually, and renewal options could push campus value to $50.2B. Phase 2 data hall delivery is planned for 2028, supported by a 1,000 MW utility capacity interconnection with AEP Texas.

  • Hut 8 signs a second 352 MW lease at Beacon Point, 704 MW at campus.
  • Total Hut 8 AI data center contracted IT capacity rises to 949 MW; base-term value $26.6B, NOI >$1.75B.
  • All contracted capacity is leased to or backstopped by investment-grade counterparties (100%).
  • Renewal options could lift campus value to $50.2B; Phase 2 data hall delivery targeted for 2028.
  • Company launched a $250M stock repurchase program (up to 6.16M shares) over 12 months.

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