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Investing.com - Benchmark has reiterated its Buy rating on Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS), citing strength in the artificial intelligence and datacenter sectors. The company, currently valued at $5.25 billion, has seen its stock surge 20.77% year-to-date, trading near its 52-week high of $144.54.
The research firm highlighted that major hyperscale capital expenditure is expected to increase by approximately 40% year-over-year to about $322 million in 2025, with AI and datacenter spending remaining the primary growth driver in the space.
This surge in AI-related spending has already benefited other technology companies, with Benchmark noting that Seagate shares have risen 76% and Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) shares have climbed 64% since April 1, 2025.
Benchmark expects the continued strength in datacenter sales to support Advanced Energy’s financial results going forward.
Advanced Energy Industries provides power delivery systems and control technologies for various precision power applications, including semiconductor equipment, industrial manufacturing, and data centers.
In other recent news, Advanced Energy Industries reported impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2025, surpassing analysts’ expectations. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) reached $1.23, significantly exceeding the forecast of $0.99. Revenue also outperformed projections, totaling $405 million compared to the anticipated $392.36 million. This growth was largely driven by strong demand in the semiconductor and data center markets. Stifel analysts, while maintaining a Buy rating, adjusted their price target for Advanced Energy to $130 from $135, following the company’s robust first-quarter performance and optimistic outlook for the second quarter.
Advanced Energy’s strategic focus on operational efficiency includes closing its last factory in China to improve margins. The company anticipates continued growth in the semiconductor and data center sectors and expects a recovery in the industrial and medical markets. Additionally, the adoption of new plasma power products is projected to significantly boost the semiconductor capital equipment business in the latter half of the year. Stifel’s analysis supports the view that Advanced Energy is well-positioned to gain market share, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth trajectory despite broader technology sector valuation declines.
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