In this article, we will look at the 5 Under-the-Radar Data Center Stocks to Buy. Please visit 10 Under-the-Radar Data Center Stocks to Buy if you’d like to see an extended list and methodology behind it.
5. nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT)
Market Cap: $22.66 billion
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 68
nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) is one of the best under-the-radar data center stocks to buy. The stock has more than doubled in the past year, registering a 168.19% growth and an equally impressive 31.18% year-to-date increase. It continues to enjoy a strong buy rating from analysts, driven by optimistic growth prospects for the company.
On April 13, Citi analyst Vladimir Bystricky raised the price target on nVent Electric to $152 from $133 and maintained a Buy rating on the stock. The increase was made amid target adjustments in the industrials group as part of a first-quarter preview. Citi emphasized that the gradually improving industrial trends remain intact, adding that it will likely drive solid first-quarter earnings for most companies in the sector.
Earlier this month, Evercore ISI initiated coverage of nVent Electric, setting a price target of $160.00 and assigning an outperform rating, according to a report by Investing.com. Evercore ISI said the company’s expected earnings per share growth of approximately 25% from 2026 through 2028 will be fueled by its organic growth prospects, pricing power, and operational execution.
On March 18, nVent Electric Chair and Chief Executive Officer Beth Wozniak expressed optimism for the company’s performance at the start of the year. She said:
“We have reshaped nVent into a more focused, higher-growth electrical company that is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing trends of electrification, digitalization and sustainability. Our strategy is to continue driving accelerated growth with a focus on the infrastructure vertical, including data centers and power utilities, new products and innovation, capacity expansion and disciplined capital allocation. The execution of this strategy is yielding significant results as seen in 2025.We are off to a strong start to the year, our Q1 performance is trending ahead of our initial expectations, and we look forward to continuing this momentum.”
nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. It offers a comprehensive range of system protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability, and innovation.
