We recently compiled a list of the 10 AI Stocks with Massive Growth Potential. In this article, we are going to take a look at where GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) stands against the other AI stocks.
AI-darling Nvidia reported its earnings yesterday, and it’s safe to say that the numbers have been objectively great. Nevertheless, investor sentiment remains rather mixed, implying a “buy the rumor, sell the news” case.
Most of these concerns remain about sustaining the AI-driven market rally. The emergence of less power-hungry rivals such as DeepSeek also suggests uncertainty regarding the future demand for advanced chips.
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Alongside, President Donald Trump noted that the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are set to go into effect on March 4, adding that an additional 10% tax would be imposed on Chinese imports.
Investment firm UBS, without commenting on individual names, said that the earnings print reinforces their view that the broader AI market is big enough for every segment to grow, and that they remain positive on the AI compute industry as well as the broader AI trend. This is despite recent concerns around low-cost models like DeepSeek and recent noise around data centers, they stated.
“We maintain our positive view on AI semiconductors and leading cloud platforms, and recommend investors take advantage of elevated near-term volatility by buying the dip in quality AI stocks or through structured strategies.”
-UBS
Investors were skeptical ahead of the print considering how rival DeepSeek’s less power-hungry nature could imply an overspend by US tech giants on AI infrastructure without sufficient return in that investment. Nonetheless, AI players are continuing to announce plans to funnel tens of billions of dollars into infrastructure.
According to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, $325 billion in capital expenditures is expected this year from just the “Magnificent Seven” tech companies. Moreover, a majority of this spend is aimed at supporting AI growth.
“We have seen NOT ONE AI enterprise deployment slow down or change due to the DeepSeek situation. No customer wants to ‘lose their place in line’ as it is described to us for Nvidias next gen chips.”
-Dan Ives
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GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 111
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) is a global energy company and a soaring AI stock driven by the demand for energy to power artificial intelligence technology. One of the biggest analyst calls on Thursday, February 27, was for GE Vernova Inc.
JPMorgan analyst Mark Strouse added GE Vernova to its focus list, keeping an “Overweight” rating on the shares with a $436 price target. The firm said it sees an attractive entry point for the renewables company, highlighting that its demand and pricing remain solid.
“Despite what we viewed as incrementally positive commentary from GEV last week, the stock has sold off over the last week amidst broader fears around hyperscaler capex plans and associated industrial AI demand.”
Overall GEV ranks 7th on our list of the AI stocks with massive growth potential. While we acknowledge the potential of GEV as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than GEV but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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