Nebius points to premium Blackwell auction and higher short-term contract pricing
Nebius Group’s Q2 earnings call highlighted premium pricing for Blackwell capacity. CEO Arkady Volozh said it could sell its full 2027 capacity today but plans to hold back for higher-margin short-duration deals. The first Blackwell auction cleared 15% above Nebius’ previous peak, with short-duration contracts at $40M–$50M per MW. Bears counter with FY2026 capex of $20B–$25B, interest expense rising to $95M, and three customers at 59% of Q2 revenue.