Why These 15 Data Center Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025

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1. VNET Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 26

VNET Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is China’s leading carrier-neutral internet data center services provider. It also has a network of data centers.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 as Citi raised its price target to $16.1 from $4 as it has strong potential in China’s AI market. The company also announced its first-ever inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025.

VNET has been capitalizing on the growing demand for AI-driven solutions, especially in China post-DeepSeek. It has a data center infrastructure that is well-positioned to support growing AI computing.

The consensus price target of $4.78 implies 65.4% downside.

VNET stock is up 186.92% year-to-date.

While we acknowledge the potential of VNET 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 VNET but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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