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Let’s take a closer look at the Artificial Intelligence investing theme and analyze a few stocks that the theme returned, such as Broadcom AVGO, NVIDIA NVDA, and Palantir PLTR.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving capabilities to perform the cognitive functions usually associated with human minds.
This investment theme features diverse companies involved in AI, ranging from creators of software and hardware that power AI to those applying and utilizing this technology through automation, diagnostics, cognitive tasks, and more.
Nvidia Remains Prime Pick
Nvidia continues to be a prime selection among those seeking AI exposure, with its Data Center results regularly shocking investors over recent periods thanks to red-hot demand. The stock continues to sport a favorable Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), sporting a bullish near-term earnings outlook.
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The sales growth here has been remarkable for Nvidia, as we can see below. Impressively, the company has posted triple-digit year-over-year sales growth rates in five of its last six periods, with the one exception being a 93% growth rate.
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Palantir Continues to Impress
Palantir builds software that empowers organizations toeffectively integrate their data, decisions, and operations. The company maintains a bullish outlook for its current fiscal year, with analysts revising their earnings expectations well higher over the past year.
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Palantir’s latest set of results came in strong, exceeding headline expectations and posting serious growth. Sales of $828 million shot 36% year-over-year and, more impressively, 14% sequentially.
Palantir also closed a record-setting $803 million of U.S. commercial total contract value (TCV), which shot 130% higher year-over-year and 170% sequentially. U.S. results were jam-packed with positivity, with Commercial and Government revenue growing by 64% and 45%, respectively.
Below is a chart illustrating the company’s sales on a quarterly basis.
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Broadcom Pays Investors
Broadcom has quickly risen to the top concerning AI players, with its latest set of quarterly results confirming robust demand. Its FY24 just ended, with annual revenue of $51.6 billion reflecting a new record and growing 44% year-over-year on the back of strong demand for its solutions.
The stock currently sports a favorable Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), with its earnings outlook shifting bullishly across the board following its latest set of strong quarterly results.
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And shares could interest those with an appetite for income paired with AI exposure, with the company sporting a shareholder-friendly 12.3% five-year annualized dividend growth rate.
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Bottom Line
Zacks Thematic Screens lets you dive into 30 dynamic investment themes shaping the future. Whether you’re interested in cutting-edge technology, renewable energy, or healthcare innovations, our themes help you invest in ideas that matter to you.
Upon running the Zacks Artificial Intelligence Thematic screen, all stocks above – Palantir PLTR, NVIDIA NVDA, and Broadcom AVGO – were returned.
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