12 Best UK Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

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6. nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT)

On March 19, 2026, RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray raised the price target on nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) to $143 from $138 and maintained an Outperform rating, citing takeaways from the company’s Investor Day. RBC said updated 2028 targets came in above expectations, supported by continued growth in liquid cooling, data centers, and power utilities.

On March 18, 2026, nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) hosted its 2026 Investor Day, where management outlined its portfolio transformation, growth strategy, and updated three-year financial targets. CEO Beth Wozniak said the company has become a “more focused, higher-growth electrical company,” positioned to benefit from trends in electrification, digitalization, and sustainability. Wozniak added that the company is seeing a “strong start to the year,” with Q1 performance trending ahead of expectations. Management highlighted growth driven by infrastructure demand, particularly AI-related data center build-outs and power utilities, alongside continued investment in innovation and capacity expansion.

nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) updated its financial targets, including organic sales growth of 10%–13%, adjusted EPS growth of 17%–20%, operating margins of around 22%, and free cash flow conversion of approximately 95%.

nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) provides electrical connection and protection solutions across global infrastructure and industrial markets.

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