What's Going on With These Popular Stocks? BABA, VRT, PLTR

Several stocks have been gaining big attention as of late, a list that includes Alibaba BABA, Palantir PLTR, and Vertiv VRT. Let’s take a closer look at each to see how they presently stack up.Alibaba Shares Roar BackAlibaba shares have been notably strong since late January following news of its new AI model that claims to surpass DeepSeek. The company’s EPS outlook remains bullish across the board, a big positive concerning near-term share movement.The stock is currently a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchImportantly, its AI-related product revenue maintained a triple-digit year-over-year growth pace for the sixth consecutive quarter throughout its latest period. BABA’s sales growth has overall shown a modest acceleration over recent periods, as shown below.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchThe stock’s recent momentum has undoubtedly been welcomed among shareholders following years of negative price action, up nearly 70% in 2025 alone.Palantir Posts Robust ResultsPalantir’s latest set of results came in strong as well, exceeding headline expectations and posting serious growth. Sales of $828 million shot 36% year-over-year and, more impressively, 14% sequentially. The strong sales growth was headlined by a 43% move higher in Customer count, reflecting the snowballing demand the company has been witnessing.Like BABA, analysts have become bullish on PLTR’s outlook, landing it into a favorable Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). EPS is forecasted to soar 36% on 32% higher sales in its current fiscal year.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchPalantir 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.VRT Sales Growth Remains StellarVertiv has continued to post rock-solid growth in its quarterly releases, with EPS soaring 77% on the back of a 26% move higher in sales throughout its latest period. The top line growth the company has witnessed has been stellar, as we can see illustrated below.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchImportantly, Vertiv upped its full-year 2025 sales guidance in its latest release, with the new midpoint reflecting roughly 16% year-over-year growth. The company’s current fiscal year sales estimate has been experiencing positive revisions all over the past year, as shown below.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchBottom LineMany notable stocks have been gaining big attention as of late, a list that includes Alibaba BABA, Palantir PLTR, and Vertiv VRT.All three stocks reflect plays on the AI frenzy, though BABA shares reflect a stronger play on an overall China recovery.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.3% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA): Free Stock Analysis Report Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT): Free Stock Analysis Report Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks