Top Tech Stocks Rising: Alibaba, Palantir, and Vertiv Shine
Several stocks have attracted significant attention lately, particularly Alibaba (BABA), Palantir (PLTR), and Vertiv (VRT). This article examines each company and how they currently compare in the market.
Alibaba Shares Experience Strong Rebound
Alibaba’s stock has shown considerable strength since late January, buoyed by news of a new AI model that reportedly surpasses DeepSeek. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) outlook remains promising, a crucial factor in its short-term stock performance.
The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Significantly, revenue from its AI-related products has maintained a triple-digit year-over-year growth rate for the sixth consecutive quarter. Overall sales growth for BABA has shown modest acceleration in recent periods, as illustrated below.
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With nearly a 70% increase in 2025 alone, this recent momentum has been notably welcomed by shareholders, especially after years of downward trends.
Palantir Delivers Strong Financial Performance
Palantir also delivered impressive results, surpassing expectations with significant growth. The company reported sales of $828 million, up 36% year-over-year and 14% sequentially. Notably, customer count saw a remarkable 43% increase, reflecting rising demand for its services.
Similar to Alibaba, analysts are optimistic about Palantir’s prospects, giving it a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). For the current fiscal year, EPS is projected to increase by 36%, with sales expected to rise by 32%.
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Palantir also achieved a record-setting total contract value (TCV) of $803 million in the U.S. commercial sector, increasing 130% year-over-year and 170% sequentially. Both Commercial and Government revenue exhibited strong growth, up 64% and 45%, respectively.
Vertiv Maintains Excellent Sales Growth
Vertiv has consistently reported solid growth, with EPS climbing 77% backed by a 26% rise in sales during its latest reporting period. The company has demonstrated impressive top-line growth, as evidenced below.
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Additionally, Vertiv revised its full-year 2025 sales guidance upward, now indicating roughly 16% year-over-year growth. Sales estimates for the current fiscal year have received numerous positive revisions throughout the past year, as depicted below.
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Conclusion
Noteworthy stocks like Alibaba (BABA), Palantir (PLTR), and Vertiv (VRT) have gained considerable attention. All three companies are connected to the growing interest in AI, although Alibaba’s shares suggest a broader recovery in the Chinese market.
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