Artificial intelligence (AI) remains among the hottest market topics, with investors continuing to seek ways to obtain exposure. The theme has undoubtedly been one of the strongest we’ve seen in years, with many stocks benefiting, namely large-cap technology.
And for those seeking exposure, particularly concerning the data center angle, a top-ranked stock, Vertiv VRT, provides just that. Let’s take a closer look at what’s been driving the positivity.
VRT Business Momentum Remains Hot
Vertiv, a current Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), provides services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions and services.
Analysts have dialed both their EPS and sales expectations higher over the past year thanks to bullish results stemming from strong demand, with the current $4.11 Zacks Consensus EPS estimate suggesting 45% YoY growth and up 15% over the past year.
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Importantly, Vertiv upped its full-year 2025 sales guidance following its latest release, again reflective of the favorable operating environment. Within the above-mentioned release, Giordano Albertazzi, CEO, stated –
"We delivered strong sales growth of 29% and built significant backlog, reflecting both accelerating market demand and our increasingly strong competitive position and unique capabilities to enable our customers' most advanced infrastructure needs at scale."
Valuation isn’t overly rich, with the current 1.2X PEG ratio sitting beneath the Zacks Computer & Technology sector average of 1.4X. The current forward 12-month earnings multiple works out to 36.1X, well below 2025 highs of 43.9X.
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Bottom Line
The AI trade continues to grip investors, with many seeking exposure. It’s easy to understand why there’s such excitement surrounding the topic, as the technology is expected to boost productivity and provide meaningful operational efficiencies for businesses for years to come.
And for those interested in the data center angle, Vertiv VRT reflects a prime consideration thanks to strong quarterly results stemming from healthy demand paired with a bullish EPS outlook.
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