Beyond NVIDIA: 2 AI Data Center Stocks to Watch
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The artificial intelligence boom is expanding beyond chipmakers, creating new investment opportunities in power, cooling, and networking infrastructure. According to a U.S. Energy Information Administration report, U.S. electricity generation is projected to rise 2.2% in 2026 to 4,368 billion kilowatt-hours, largely driven by data center development. Amid this sector-wide expansion, Vertiv and Arista Networks have emerged as key beneficiaries alongside industry leaders like NVIDIA, Broadcom, and Hewlett Packard. Vertiv reported a 24% year-over-year increase in second-quarter 2026 sales and agreed to acquire UtilityInnovation Group for about $1.45 billion in cash to enhance its microgrid and power architecture capabilities. Meanwhile, other technology firms are also posting massive gains, with Broadcom and Hewlett Packard witnessing extraordinary growth in their AI and networking segments as global demand accelerates.
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects 2026 electricity generation to rise 2.2% to 436.8 billion kilowatt-hours, with AI data centers cited as a key driver. Driven by expanding capital expenditures from hyperscalers, demand for power, cooling, and networking infrastructure is surging. Investors are broadening their focus beyond NVIDIA to the broader ecosystem, including Vertiv and Arista Networks.
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- AI — Accelerated AI server and data center spending by hyperscalers is surging demand for high-speed networking, power, and cooling infrastructure, driving revenue growth for related companies.
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The rise of AI workloads and high-density computing environments is highlighting the importance of power consumption and data processing speeds. Financial results demonstrate this, with Broadcom's AI semiconductor revenue surging 221% and Hewlett Packard's AI system orders reaching $2.4 billion.
In the bullish scenario, sustained demand for power and cooling infrastructure will accelerate earnings growth for related companies. In the bearish scenario, concerns over the sustainability of massive AI spending could increase stock volatility. Key metrics to watch are hyperscaler capital expenditures and the pace of power efficiency improvements.
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