Best Growth Stocks For February 12, 2026 (Thursday)

Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:VRT) Surges Over 24% After Beating Earnings Expectations, Hits All-Time High

Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:VRT), the liquid cooling supplier for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), reported a strong earnings performance, exceeding expectations. Not only did the company surpass profit projections, but its order volume also showed impressive growth: orders increased by 252% year-on-year, and by 117% compared to Q3 2025. Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye noted: “Despite higher expectations for this quarter, the strong growth in orders remains impressive. Management sees strong growth in project backlogs across all technologies and regions, and expects orders to continue growing in 2026.”

For Q4 2025, Vertiv reported earnings per share of $1.36, with revenue of $2.9 billion, a 23% year-on-year increase. Wall Street had expected earnings per share of $1.29 and revenue of $2.9 billion.

Vertiv is one of the world’s largest providers of liquid cooling and power management solutions. As Nvidia’s official liquid cooling partner, its systems are designed to meet the power and heat dissipation requirements of next-generation platforms like Blackwell and Rubin, with input into the design of reference architectures.

BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) Rises Over 22%, Signs Major Supply Agreement for Electric Drive Differentials

BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) announced on Wednesday that it had secured an order for a 48V electric and electronic architecture for an electric-controlled differential (eXD) project from a Chinese original equipment manufacturer.

The company further disclosed that it had agreed to provide an 800V integrated drive module and a generator module with dual inverters to a North American OEM, for integration into extended-range electric vehicles and large SUVs. Production is slated to begin in 2029.

BorgWarner also announced the signing of a major supply agreement with TurboCell, a subsidiary of full-stack data center infrastructure developer Endeavour, to provide a highly modular turbine generator system. The system is expected to be a transformative solution for the next wave of AI-driven data center demands and other microgrid applications. BorgWarner believes this solution addresses the growing market need for high-power alternatives to traditional power generation methods. The turbine generator system is expected to be deployed to support AI campuses on the gigawatt scale.

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) Turns Profit in Q4, Rises Nearly 18% with Progress in Data Center Sales

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) turned a profit in Q4, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.61, falling short of the expected $1.77. This was primarily due to weaker power outage activity, which led to a 23% year-on-year decline in residential sales, amounting to $572 million. However, the company posted strong growth in commercial and industrial sales, which rose by 10%, reaching $400 million, driven by growth in data center revenue.

Generac’s transformation into the data center market is showing progress, as it has already serviced several large-scale customers and expects accelerated growth in the coming quarters. The company provided an optimistic 2026 guidance, expecting mid-teens growth in net sales, with commercial and industrial sales growing by about 30% (thanks to data center demand and the Allmand acquisition), and residential sales growing by about 10%.

The Q4 performance and 2026 guidance reflect the ongoing connection between Generac and the AI infrastructure spending cycle. With its positioning in the data center market, the company stands to benefit from this long-term growth opportunity, although residential sales remain cyclical, influenced by weather patterns.

Top Stocks To Buy In Wednesday 2016-02-12

The No. 1 most actively traded U.S. stock on Wednesday was Nvidia(NASDAQ:NVDA), which closed up 0.80% with $27.384 billion in trading volume.

UBS raised its target price on Nvidia from $235 to $245.

In its latest report, Goldman Sachs lifted its earnings forecast for Nvidia’s fiscal fourth quarter of 2026 and maintained a $250 price target, emphasizing that revenue visibility for 2027 will be a key catalyst. Institutional ratings show that more than 90% of analysts assign a “Buy” or “Overweight” rating, with an average target price of $260.26, reflecting market optimism about AI computing demand. However, Goldman also warned of risks such as a slowdown in AI infrastructure investment and intensifying competition.

The No. 2 most actively traded stock was Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), which rose 0.72% on trading volume of $24.366 billion.

According to reports, Tesla Vice President Raj Jegannathan announced on LinkedIn on February 9 local time that he was leaving the company, ending his 13-year tenure. This marks the latest departure in a wave of executive exits from companies under Elon Musk. Previously, several core executives at Tesla and xAI had also stepped down.

Jegannathan wrote, “It’s not easy to summarize 13 years in one post. My journey at Tesla has been a continuous evolution. As I leave, I do so with gratitude and excitement for what lies ahead.”

The No. 3 most actively traded stock was Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), which surged 9.94% on trading volume of $19.165 billion.

On Wednesday, Morgan Stanley raised its target price on the stock from $350 to $450 while maintaining an “Overweight” rating. The new target is above Micron’s Wednesday closing price of $410.34 and aligns with the broadly bullish consensus among analysts. Public data show that the stock’s average analyst rating stands at 1.56 (Strong Buy).

In addition, during a speech at the Wolfe Research conference, Micron addressed rumors that it “might miss out on Nvidia’s new HBM4 orders,” stating that the supply-demand imbalance, with capacity in short supply, is expected to persist at least through 2028. The clarification helped lead a strong rebound in shares of several leading memory manufacturers.

The No. 4 most actively traded stock was Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), which fell 2.15% on trading volume of $16.686 billion.

According to media reports, Bill Gates, chairman of the Gates Foundation, made a surprise appearance in Zhangjiang, Shanghai, on the evening of February 11 to attend an event titled “Action Creates Hope.”

This visit marked Gates’ return to China approximately two and a half years after his previous trip in June 2023.

In an interview, Gates directly addressed the controversy surrounding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. He clarified, “Between 2011 and 2014, I did have several dinners with Epstein, but there is really nothing new to add about that. I never had contact with any victims, nor did I ever visit his island.”

The No. 5 most actively traded stock was Alphabet Class A (NASDAQ:GOOGL), which declined 2.39% on trading volume of $14.066 billion.

According to reports, Google is introducing a new feature that allows consumers to purchase products directly when receiving AI-powered answers through its search engine and Gemini chatbot. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to monetize user engagement with artificial intelligence more directly.

In a letter to the advertising industry on Wednesday, the company said that its AI mode in Google Search is testing new ad formats that allow retailers and other advertisers to showcase products. Google also stated that users can now purchase items from Etsy and Wayfair directly within Gemini. The newly added “Direct Offers” feature in AI mode will enable brands to provide discounts to potential shoppers.

The No. 6 most actively traded stock was Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), which rose 0.67% on trading volume of $13.963 billion.

Well-known technology journalist Mark Gurman reported that Apple’s long-planned upgrade to its Siri voice assistant has encountered setbacks in recent weeks of testing, which could delay the release of several highly anticipated features.

According to sources familiar with the matter, Apple had originally planned to introduce these new features in iOS 26.4, scheduled for release in March, but is now considering spreading them across future versions.

This means that at least some of the features could be postponed until iOS 26.5, expected in May, or even until iOS 27, set for release in September.