We recently compiled a list of the 8 Fastest Growing AI Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) stands against the other high-growth AI stocks.
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries around the world, and experts are closely monitoring its trajectory. In December 2024, Roosevelt Bowman, Senior Investment Strategist at Bernstein Private Wealth Management joined ‘Wealth’ hosted by Yahoo Finance to share his insights on the AI landscape heading into 2025. Bowman predicts that AI will move beyond its current focus on semiconductors and cloud computing. He expects that it will expand into power infrastructure and cooling technologies, which play a crucial role in running large-scale AI models effectively.
Bowman also highlighted that AI models have tremendous power requirements of AI data centers. He emphasized the need for reliable energy sources to meet these demands and noted that this could lead to new market opportunities in sectors that support AI’s operational needs.
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On February 28, 2025, Alex Zukin, managing director and head of software research at Wolfe Research joined Market Domination Overtime on Yahoo Finance to discuss the evolving role of AI in the software industry. Zukin noted that 2025 could be a pivotal year for software companies to unlock the real value of AI.
He pointed out that AI technology is moving extraordinarily quickly. Zukin expects this year to mark a turning point as companies start to implement AI solutions into production and unlock benefits. However, he cautioned the companies not to overpromise on artificial intelligence.
Zukin also told Yahoo Finance about the seasonality of the enterprise software market. The first quarter is typically difficult, but he expects growth to accelerate in the second half of 2025.
Beyond software, there is significant potential for AI to drive innovation across various industries.
Methodology
To compile our list of the 8 fastest-growing AI stocks to buy right now, we looked for the largest and most popular AI companies. We reviewed Insider Monkey’s database of prominent AI stocks, financial media reports, ETFs, and various online resources to compile a list of more than 30 AI stocks. To look for the fastest-growing AI stocks, we narrowed down our list to companies with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue exceeding 10% over the past 3 years and a year-over-year revenue growth rate of more than 25%. Next, we focused on the top 8 fastest-growing AI stocks most favored by institutional investors. Data for the hedge fund sentiment surrounding each stock was taken from Insider Monkey’s Q4 2024 database of more than 1,000 elite hedge funds. Finally, the 8 fastest-growing AI stocks to buy right now were ranked in ascending order based on the number of hedge funds holding stakes in them, as of Q4 2024.
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Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW)
Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth Rate: 29.21%
3-Year Revenue CAGR: 43.81%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 85
Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) is an American cloud-based data storage company that ranks among the best high-growth stocks to invest in. The company operates a secure and scalable AI Data Cloud platform that allows organizations to collaborate, build AI-powered data apps, unlock data insights, and power their business with AI.
The company is strategically focused on AI advancements through collaborating, offering technical support, and funding innovation within the AI ecosystem. On February 27, Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) announced that it will be deepening its investments in AI innovation by launching its Silicon Valley AI Hub at its Menlo Park campus. This 30,000-square-foot space, set to open in Summer 2025, will serve as a hub for developers, startups, and business leaders to learn and advance innovation in AI. The Silicon Valley AI Hub will feature facilities such as flex desks for startups, event spaces, training rooms, and a Customer Experience Center for executive meetings. Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) also aims to invest up to $200 million in next-generation startups innovating on its AI Data Cloud through its Startup Accelerator Program. Additionally, the company is committing $20 million to AI upskilling initiatives and supporting over 4,000 customers with AI and machine learning capabilities.
Overall, SNOW ranks 5th on our list of the fastest-growing AI stocks to buy right now. While we acknowledge the potential of SNOW 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 SNOW but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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