AI Infrastructure Spending Set to Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 27 2026
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- Market Spending Forecast: According to Futurum's research, the spending on AI infrastructure by the five largest hyperscalers in the U.S. is expected to reach between $660 billion and $690 billion in 2026, a significant increase from last year's $380 billion, indicating a strong investment commitment to AI technology.
- Micron's Technological Edge: Micron's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) is critical for AI data centers, with predictions that AI servers will require six times the amount of DRAM compared to standard servers, driving up memory chip prices and leading analysts to be bullish on Micron's earnings growth prospects.
- Jabil's Growth Potential: Jabil plans to invest $500 million to expand its AI data center infrastructure manufacturing capacity, with projected AI revenue growth of 35% to $12.1 billion in fiscal 2026, showcasing its strong growth momentum in the AI infrastructure space.
- Investment Opportunities: Both Micron and Jabil stocks are currently trading at 24 times and 19 times forward earnings, respectively, which are below the Nasdaq-100's multiples, providing investors with attractive opportunities amidst the rapid growth of AI infrastructure.
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Strong Buy
Current: 389.320
Low
235.00
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336.12
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500.00
Current: 389.320
Low
235.00
Averages
336.12
High
500.00
About MU
Micron Technology, Inc. provides memory and storage solutions. The Company delivers a portfolio of high-performance dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through its Micron and Crucial brands. The Company's products enable advancing in artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive applications. Its segments include Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into the data center, PC, graphics, and networking markets. MBU segment includes memory and storage products sold into the smartphone and other mobile-device markets. EBU segment includes memory and storage products and solutions sold into the intelligent edge through the automotive, industrial, and consumer embedded markets. SBU segment includes SSDs and component-level storage solutions sold into the data center, PC, and consumer markets.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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