Industry Overview - AI-powered data centers are experiencing significant growth, driven by a bullish demand scenario for managing and storing cloud computing data [1] - Global data center capital expenditure (capex) is projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2030, with McKinsey estimating a requirement of $5.2 trillion to $6.7 trillion in capex to support AI data center development [2] Company Analysis MasTec Inc. (MTZ) - MasTec is positioned as a leading provider of infrastructure services, benefiting from the AI data center boom and the expansion of the energy industry [6][7] - The company operates in four segments: Communications, Power Delivery, Pipeline Infrastructure, and Clean Energy, all of which are growing alongside infrastructure spending trends [8][10] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for MasTec are 9.2% and 29.9%, respectively, for the current year [10] EMCOR Group Inc. (EME) - EMCOR is a key player in providing critical infrastructure for AI-powered data centers, focusing on electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems [11] - The company is gaining traction in the data center construction market, which is enhancing its remaining performance obligations (RPOs) and future revenue visibility [12][13] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for EMCOR are 5.4% and 8.6%, respectively, for the current year [14] AECOM (ACM) - AECOM benefits from strong demand across various markets, supported by government-funded infrastructure programs and opportunities in the Middle East [15] - The company is investing in AI and technology-enabled engineering solutions, leading to significant project wins in water infrastructure and transportation [16][17] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for AECOM are 4.8% and 13.5%, respectively, for the current year [18] Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) - Jacobs Solutions has a record backlog of $26.3 billion and is benefiting from rising demand for digital and advisory services [19] - The company’s performance is supported by long-term public funding and private-sector investments, allowing it to capitalize on multi-cycle growth themes [20][21] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for Jacobs are 9.4% and 16.5%, respectively, for the current year [21] Sterling Infrastructure Inc. (STRL) - Sterling Infrastructure specializes in constructing complex data centers and is a major provider of high-density, AI-powered data centers [22][23] - The company operates in E-Infrastructure, Building, and Transportation Solutions, focusing on advanced site development for data centers and e-commerce distribution [22][24] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for Sterling are 18.8% and 17.2%, respectively, for the current year [25]