We recently compiled a list of the 35 AI News and Ratings You Should Not Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) stands against the other AI stocks that you should not miss.
Data center investments by hyperscalers to leap ahead in the artificial intelligence (AI) race are a hot topic on Wall Street. A latest study into the matter by consulting firm McKinsey sheds further light on the European market in this regard. According to the McKinsey report, data center power consumption in Europe is set to nearly triple by 2030, necessitating a significant increase in electricity supply, particularly from low-carbon sources, along with upgrades to grid infrastructure. McKinsey estimates that the total IT load demand from data centers in Europe is expected to grow to approximately 35 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, up from 10 GW presently. Current trends also indicate that data center power consumption in the region is anticipated to triple to over 150 terawatt hours (TWh) by the end of this decade.
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The report further reveals that data centers are expected to represent about 5% of Europe’s total power consumption in the next six years, compared to roughly 2% at present. Meeting this growing demand will require a minimum investment of around $300 billion in data center infrastructure, excluding power generation capacity. The report also highlighted that satisfying the increased electricity demand will require a substantial boost in supply, which represents a significant shift for Europe, where overall power demand has remained largely unchanged since 2007. Kevin Restivo of CBRE recently highlighted that demand for data center space in Europe is set to outstrip delivery of new stock for the third straight year and AI demand will exacerbate the issue.
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Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 56
Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) is a California-based real estate trust that operates data centers and other technology assets. On October 17, Wells Fargo raised the price target on the stock to $975 from $875 and kept an Overweight rating on the shares. The advisory remains constructive on data centers, as potentially record Q3 demand and market rent growth of 15%-25% help support valuations. Wells Fargo remains most positive on Equinix, where it sees the most attractive risk/reward into outperforming expectations into 2025.
Overall EQIX ranks 25th on our list of the AI stocks you should not miss. While we acknowledge the potential of EQIX 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 timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than EQIX but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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