We recently compiled a list of the 20 Trending AI Stocks on Latest Analyst Ratings and News. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) stands against the other AI stocks.
The latest developments in the AI industry from a business perspective highlight a growing momentum, driven by significant investments, innovative product launches, and both regulatory and market challenges. One notable development is the rise of Safe Superintelligence, a company founded by previous OpenAI bigwig Ilya Sutskever, which recently secured $1 billion in funding to advance AI systems with a focus on safety. This significant capital raise from major venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital underscores the growing concerns around AI safety, as companies work to ensure that AI technologies are both powerful and aligned with human values. Similarly, the market selloff of Wall Street’s favorite GPU maker following a stellar earnings report, resulting in a market value loss of close to $280 billion, reflects investor anxieties over the sustainability of AI growth, compounded by concerns over regulatory scrutiny.
Read more about these developments by accessing 33 Most Important AI Companies You Should Pay Attention To and 20 Industrial Stocks Already Riding the AI Wave.
Another major business development that investors should keep an eye on is the purchase of AirTrunk by investment firm Blackstone for over $16 billion. AirTrunk, a data center operator, significantly boosts the position of the investment titan in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market. Data centers are expected to require up to $2 trillion in investment globally over the next five years to meet the demands of AI technologies, and the AirTrunk acquisition signals strong confidence in this growth by top investment managers. Data center expansions are critical as companies like OpenAI and Anthropic roll out enterprise-grade AI services, which demand immense computing power. For example, Anthropic recently launched Claude Enterprise, a robust AI chatbot, that caters to organizations that need advanced features like larger context windows and GitHub integration, aiming to streamline business operations through AI.
Read more about these developments by accessing 10 Buzzing AI Stocks According to Goldman Sachs and Beyond the Tech Giants: 35 Non-Tech AI Opportunities.
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For this article, we selected AI stocks based on the latest news and analyst ratings. These stocks are also popular among hedge funds.
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Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL)
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Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and supports various comprehensive and integrated solutions, products, and services. Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh recently initiated coverage of the stock with an Outperform rating and $135 price target. The analyst, in an investor note, highlighted that generative artificial intelligence was igniting growth and disruption across multiple markets, including AI servers which comprised the infrastructure enabling the AI revolution. The note underlined that there were two major server manufacturers spearheading this future, including Dell Technologies.
Per the analyst, Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) was better positioned with a broader portfolio and better balance sheet in an overall environment where Supermicro was seeing share loss, margin pressure, negative free cash flow, and lax internal control issues. The note detailed that generative AI was growing exponentially, supporting secular growth in the AI server market, even amid profitability risks from low differentiation, a concentrated customer base, and increasing competition.
Overall DELL ranks 18th on our list of the trending AI stocks on latest analyst ratings and news. While we acknowledge the potential of DELL 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 DELL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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