{"id":64610,"date":"2025-12-13T05:05:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T05:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/fermi-stock-crashes-40-as-150m-funding-deal-collapses\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T05:05:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T05:05:36","slug":"fermi-stock-crashes-40-as-150m-funding-deal-collapses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/fermi-stock-crashes-40-as-150m-funding-deal-collapses\/","title":{"rendered":"Fermi stock crashes 40% as $150M funding deal collapses"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Shares of Fermi plunged 40% on Friday after the data-center real estate investment company disclosed that a prospective anchor tenant had terminated a funding agreement tied to its marquee Texas project. <\/p>\n

The decision, affecting a commitment of up to $150 million for construction of Project Matador, marks the sharpest setback yet for the newly listed company.<\/p>\n

The tenant, whose identity has not been disclosed, had agreed to lease part of the Project Matador site and advance capital for its development. <\/p>\n

Although the underlying lease discussions remain active, the financing portion of the deal has been scrapped. <\/p>\n

Fermi confirmed in a filing that no funds were drawn before the termination.<\/p>\n

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The breakdown stems from a non-binding letter of intent signed in September with what Fermi described as an investment-grade tenant. <\/p>\n

As negotiations progressed, a follow-up agreement was signed in November outlining the $150 million advance.<\/p>\n

When the exclusivity period expired on December 9, the tenant formally withdrew from the financing arrangement two days later. <\/p>\n

Despite the setback, both sides are still negotiating a potential lease under the September letter of intent.<\/p>\n

Fermi said it remains \u201cconfident\u201d that it can meet power-delivery timelines at Project Matador, citing strong near- and long-term demand for behind-the-meter power driven by AI workloads.<\/p>\n

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The development is an early test for Fermi, which has yet to generate any revenue but entered the market in October at a valuation of $14.8 billion. <\/p>\n

Founded this year by former US Energy Secretary Rick Perry and two partners, the company pitched itself as a future cornerstone of AI-era infrastructure by developing one of the world\u2019s largest data-centre campuses.<\/p>\n

Strong enthusiasm around AI helped propel its debut, but the sharp reversal underscores a more cautious mood surrounding speculative AI-related names. <\/p>\n

Investors are becoming more selective, demanding clearer paths to cash flow and closer scrutiny of unbuilt projects.<\/p>\n

Fermi\u2019s market cap has now fallen to $9.36 billion, according to LSEG data, and the stock is down 39% from its listing. <\/p>\n

It last traded at $9.08, well below its IPO price of $21.<\/p>\n

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Fermi\u2019s flagship development, Project Matador in Amarillo, Texas, includes the Donald J. Trump Generating Plant, intended to supply power to hyperscalers. <\/p>\n

The company plans to develop 11 gigawatts of capacity by 2038\u2014comparable to the needs of entire US states.<\/p>\n

Its ambitions hinge on a mix of nuclear and natural-gas-based power. <\/p>\n

Fermi aims to complete its first large nuclear reactor by 2032, an aggressive timetable given the industry\u2019s history of delays and cost overruns. <\/p>\n

In the near term, it expects natural-gas infrastructure to bridge the gap.<\/p>\n

As recently as November, the company acknowledged it was behind schedule in securing its first major tenant. <\/p>\n

The disclosure that the same tenant has now withdrawn from the funding agreement will reinforce investor concerns about timelines and execution risk.<\/p>\n

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While demand for power-hungry AI systems remains robust, investors have grown more cautious about companies promising to build vast energy and data-center infrastructure before achieving any commercial foothold.<\/p>\n

Seven brokerages still rate the stock a \u201cbuy\u201d or higher with a median price target of $33, but the latest setback adds pressure on Fermi to secure firm agreements that validate its long-term strategy.<\/p>\n

With negotiations ongoing, the next several months will be crucial in determining whether the company can regain momentum\u2014or whether early enthusiasm for its bold infrastructure vision will continue to wane.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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