Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) Makes Strategic Move with $67.5 Million Acquisition in West Texas
Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) has announced its plan to acquire a new 300 MW development site in West Texas, prompting H.C. Wainwright to reiterate a Buy rating and a price target. The acquisition involves a $67.5 million cash payment, equating to $225,000 per MW, with additional variable fees.
The new site includes 300 MWs of front-of-the-meter capacity, a substation, and land, suitable for high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and Bitcoin mining. Power costs are estimated to be between the high 2 cents to low 3 cents per kWh. This move will expand Cipher's power asset pipeline to over 2.5 GW across 10 sites.
Despite a net loss in the second quarter, Cipher Mining generated $37 million in revenues from mining Bitcoin. Analysts have raised price targets for the company, expecting growth in hash rate and operational expansions. Cipher's strategic commitment to growth and operational efficiency is evident in its recent developments.
InvestingPro Insights:
- Market cap of $1.23 billion
- P/E ratio of 63.05, reflecting market expectation of future earnings growth
- Cash burn rate highlighted as a point of concern
- Recent stock performance shows volatility
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