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Core Viewpoint - The liquid cooling server concept is gaining momentum, driven by strong performance from leading companies in the sector, particularly Vertiv, which reported significant earnings growth and robust order increases [1][3]. Group 1: Liquid Cooling Market Performance - On February 12, liquid cooling server stocks surged, with companies like Chuanrun Co. and Dayuan Pump Industry hitting the daily limit [1]. - Vertiv's Q4 earnings reached $1.36 per share with sales of $2.9 billion, a 23% year-over-year increase, exceeding market expectations [3]. - Vertiv's orders grew by 252% year-over-year and 117% quarter-over-quarter, indicating strong demand in the market [3]. Group 2: Future Projections - For FY2026, Vertiv projects earnings per share between $5.97 and $6.07, with sales around $13.5 billion, significantly higher than Wall Street's expectations [3]. - The liquid cooling technology is transitioning from a pilot phase to mass production, with AI data center liquid cooling penetration expected to rise from 14% in 2024 to 40% in 2026 [3]. - The global liquid cooling market is projected to reach approximately $15 billion (about 105 billion yuan) with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 30% from 2026 to 2028 [3]. Group 3: Investment Opportunities in Energy Storage - Analysts suggest that energy storage may be the next investment focus, driven by increasing demand and rising prices in the battery supply chain [5]. - The North American technology giants are significantly increasing capital expenditures for AI data centers, with Amazon planning to invest $200 billion, Google $175-185 billion, and Meta $115-135 billion, reflecting year-over-year increases of 50%, 91%-102%, and 59%-87% respectively [5]. - The strategic importance of energy storage systems in AI infrastructure is expected to rise, with a projected CAGR of 84% for backup power demand in North American AI data centers from 2025 to 2030 [6].