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IREN Ltd. (IREN) stock fell nearly 4% in Tuesday's premarket trading as concerns over AI infrastructure debt and rising financing costs weighed on technology stocks.
The decline came as Nasdaq futures slipped 0.41%, while S&P 500 futures fell 0.09%.
Investors remain cautious about rising borrowing costs and the substantial capital spending required to expand AI infrastructure.
IREN has also faced sustained selling pressure, leaving it near its 52-week low.
IREN remains below its major moving averages, signaling continued weakness.
The stock trades 30.4% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of $38.44, 34.3% below its 50-day SMA of $40.72 and 40.9% below its 200-day SMA of $45.32.
Meanwhile, the relative strength index (RSI) stands at 24.54, indicating oversold conditions. Although this could support a short-term rebound, the broader trend remains bearish.
The 20-day SMA remains below the 50-day SMA. Additionally, a death cross formed in August when the 50-day SMA fell below the 200-day SMA.
IREN shares have declined 53.17% over the past 12 months.
Key technical levels:
The stock carries a consensus Buy rating, with an average price forecast of $77.33. Recent analyst actions include B. Riley Securities maintaining its Buy rating while lowering its price forecast to $91 on Sept. 29.
Rothschild & Co initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $40 price forecast on Sept. 21. Northland Capital Markets initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $99 price forecast on Sept. 18.
IREN has a Momentum score of just 3.34, according to market data rankings.
The weak reading reflects sustained selling pressure and the stock's position below key moving averages.
Investors will be watching whether IREN can hold support near $26.55 as concerns over AI infrastructure financing persist.
IREN shares fell 3.57% to $26.74 in Tuesday's premarket trading, according to market data.
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