ePlus (PLUS -0.47%), a technology solutions provider specializing in IT infrastructure, announced results for Q1 FY2026 on August 7, 2025. The company posted GAAP revenue of $637.3 million, beating analyst estimates of $523.9 million (GAAP), while delivering Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.26, well above the $1.06 non-GAAP expectation. Both revenue (GAAP) and EPS (non-GAAP) marked double-digit percentage growth compared to the prior year's quarter. These results also set all-time quarterly records f ...

Core Insights - The demand for AI development is driving significant investment in computing infrastructure, with projections of $1 trillion annual spending by data center operators by 2028 [1][2]. Group 1: AI Hardware Market Dynamics - Nvidia is a leading supplier of GPUs, crucial for AI development, and is well-positioned to benefit from increased data center spending [2][8]. - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is emerging as a strong competitor in the data center market, particularly with its CDNA 4 GPU architecture designed to rival Nvidia's offerings [9]. - Broadcom provides essential networking equipment for data centers and custom AI accelerators, enhancing data processing capabilities [10]. Group 2: Investment Opportunities - The iShares Semiconductor ETF focuses on companies involved in semiconductor design and manufacturing, with Nvidia and AMD as significant holdings [3][5]. - The ETF has delivered a compound annual return of 24.1% over the past decade, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 [12]. - Historical performance suggests that consistent investment in the ETF could yield substantial long-term returns, with projections indicating a potential balance of $1 million from a $500 monthly investment over 30 years at a 24.1% return [14]. Group 3: Key Holdings in the ETF - The ETF's largest holdings include AMD (9.35%), Nvidia (8.27%), and Broadcom (7.70%), all of which have outperformed the S&P 500 since the AI boom began [6]. - Other notable companies in the ETF include Micron Technology, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Arm Holdings, which contribute to the growth potential in AI hardware [11].