(Mark One) ☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period fromto Commission file number 001-40046 Core Scientific, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware86-1243837(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)838 Walker RoadSuite 21-2105Dover, Delaware(Address of Principal Executive Offices)19904(Zip Code)(512) 402-5233(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes☒No☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submittedpursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that theregistrant was required to submit such files). Yes☒No☐ Table of Contents Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smallerreporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smallerreporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. ☒Accelerated filer☐Smaller reporting company Large accelerated filerNon-accelerated filer Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period forcomplying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes☐No☒ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) ofthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes☒No☐ As of July23, 2026, 321,340,441 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001, were outstanding. CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including, without limitation, statements under Part I. Item 2. — "Management’sDiscussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” includes forward-looking statements within the meaningof Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “ability,” “aim,”“assume,” “estimate,” “plan,” “possible,” “project,” “forecast,” “goal,” “opportunity,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,”“believe,” “enable,” “seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are notstatements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding projections,estimates and forecasts of revenue and other financial and performance metrics, projections of market opportunity and expectations,the Company’s ability to scale and grow its business, successfully complete construction of its data centers, and source sufficientelectrical energy, necessary long lead infrastructure components, supplies and equipment, the advantages and expected growth of theCompany, the Company’s ability to source and retain talent, and the Company’s ability to source and consummate acquisitions ofentities holding suitable land and power. These statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are based on variousassumptions, whether or not identified in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and on the current expectations of the Company’smanagement. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve, and must not be relied on by any investor, as a guarantee, anassurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible topredict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties andassumptions, known or unknown, that could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These risks,assumptions and uncertainties include those described in Part I. Item 1A. — “Ri