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19 Jun 2026, 09:05 UTC · 3h ago
2 Pick-and-Shovel AI Stocks Powering the Data Center Boom
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Vertiv projects organic net sales growth of 29% to 31% over 2025, with adjusted earnings growing by at least 50% for 2026. — High-growth guidance for earnings and sales in a critical AI infrastructure niche typically drives strong stock price appreciation.
+0.80Texas Instruments reported a 90% year-over-year increase in data center revenue for the first quarter. — Significant acceleration in data center exposure validates the company's ability to pivot from cyclical automotive/consumer segments to the AI boom.
+0.60Leading AI hyperscalers are expected to increase capital spending by at least 45% in 2026. — Increased CapEx from the largest tech buyers provides a broad systemic tailwind for all data center infrastructure suppliers.
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Vertiv's adjusted operating margin rose to 20.8% last quarter, with management targeting at least 27% over time. — Expanding margins indicate increasing pricing power and operational efficiency, which improves the company's valuation multiple.
+0.40Texas Instruments faces potential volatility due to cyclical swings in automotive and personal electronics demand. — Cyclical exposure creates a risk floor that can offset gains from the data center growth if the broader economy weakens.
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The company is seeing strong sales growth and margin expansion driven by AI data center demand for cooling and power management.
Strong growth in data center revenue and a massive product portfolio provide significant upside, despite some cyclical risks in other sectors.
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