Belimo Surges 10% on Barclays CHF1,000 AI Liquid Cooling Bullish Call
Belimo shares jumped about 10% after Barclays highlighted its growing AI-driven data-centre liquid cooling business, estimating roughly 20% of sales tie to data centres. The analyst maintained an Overweight rating with a CHF1,000 price target, implying 27% upside and forecasting EBIT 7% above consensus for FY2026 and 30% ahead for 2028.
1. Barclays Raises Overweight Rating and Price Target
Barclays maintained its Overweight rating on Belimo and set a CHF1,000 price target, implying nearly 27% upside from recent levels as investors reassess the company’s growth potential.
2. Shift to AI-Driven Liquid Cooling
Analysts highlighted Belimo’s shift from traditional HVAC to AI-driven liquid cooling, with data-centre products accounting for about 20% of sales and commanding higher margins.
3. Earnings Forecast Upside
Barclays projects earnings before interest and taxes to come in roughly 7% above consensus for FY2026 and about 30% above forecasts for 2028, driven by increased liquid cooling adoption.
4. Valuation Discount Persists
Despite this outlook, Belimo’s valuation premium to the broader European capital goods sector has declined to its lowest point since the COVID period, underscoring a perceived undervaluation.