Nebius Joins Nasdaq-100 after 240% 2026 Rally and £1.7B UK Expansion
NBIS•Nebius stock has surged 240% in 2026 to a record high after Nasdaq-100 inclusion was announced on June 11, driving a 34% rally ahead of Monday’s trading. The company has earmarked £1.7 billion for three UK data centers and secured a $24 billion Meta Platforms contract.
1. Nasdaq-100 Inclusion
Nebius secured a slot in the Nasdaq-100 on June 22 following a June 11 announcement, prompting a 34% rally ahead of trading and pushing its 2026 gains to 240%, reaching a record share price.
2. Global Expansion Projects
The company plans to invest £1.7 billion across three UK data centers, alongside a 310-megawatt facility in Finland valued at over $10 billion and a 240-megawatt site in France, positioning it among Europe’s largest neocloud infrastructure providers.
3. Major Contracts and Analyst Outlook
Nebius has landed a $24 billion deal with Meta Platforms and holds a major contract with Microsoft; despite bullish retail sentiment, its average analyst price target of $244.07 remains 15% below the last closing price.
