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26 Jul 2026, 14:12 UTC · 1h ago
Inside the S&P 500 AI boom, industrials are getting as rich as tech stocks
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CNBC
26 Jul 2026, 14:12 UTC · 1h ago
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Alphabet has increased its 2024 capital expenditure forecast to between $195 billion and $205 billion, up from the previous $180 billion to $190 billion range. — Higher capex from a hyperscaler signals continued aggressive demand for the AI infrastructure and hardware that fuels industrial and tech growth.
+0.60Global spending on data centers is estimated to potentially reach nearly $8 trillion by 2030, driven largely by infrastructure and IT equipment. — This represents a massive long-term secular growth tailwind for machinery, electrical equipment, and power grid companies.
+0.50The S&P 500 industrials sector is currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio above 30, significantly higher than its long-term average of approximately 20. — High valuations relative to historical norms suggest the sector may be overbought and prone to a correction if growth targets aren't met.
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Defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp are seeing growth driven by increased global defense spending and geopolitical conflicts. — Sustained government spending on defense provides a stable, non-cyclical revenue stream for a significant portion of the industrials index.
+0.30Industrial ETFs have seen approximately $23 billion in net inflows year-to-date as investors pivot toward AI infrastructure and aerospace themes. — Strong institutional and retail fund flows provide upward price momentum for the sector regardless of immediate fundamentals.
+0.20Which stocks this story touches
Stock is up over 50% this year and nearly 160% over two years due to industrial demand.
Reported earnings beat on both revenue and profit, leading to a 10% post-earnings rally.
Stock is up roughly 35% over the past year due to increased global defense spending.
CEO highlights the massive, ongoing global infrastructure buildout that drives demand for its technology.
Trading nearly 20% higher since July 2024 driven by the AI infrastructure boom.
Stock has increased 30% over a two-year period amid industrial growth.
Benefiting from AI buildout bookings despite a downturn in the wind power sector.
Increasing capital expenditure for AI infrastructure indicates growth investment but also higher costs.
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