From Bitcoin Miner to AI Cloud Powerhouse: Iris Energy’s Meteoric Rise (IREN Stock Soars on $9.7B Microsoft Deal)
Iris Energy (IREN) closed at $67.75 on Nov. 3, 2025, after announcing a $9.7 billion, five-year AI cloud contract with Microsoft, sending shares up 11.5%. The company’s market cap now tops $16.5 billion, up from $1 billion at the start of 2025. IREN posted FY2025 revenue of $501 million and net income of $86.9 million, driven by its pivot to AI cloud services and continued Bitcoin mining.