GDS Holdings, the leading Chinese third-party data center operator, reported Q2 net profit of 838 million yuan and lifted its 2026 sales target. The company also raised full-year guidance, underscoring robust demand for hyperscale facilities and faster growth in China's data-center market. This could support near-term multiple expansion and improved earnings visibility.
GDS is accelerating data-center expansion on AI demand, planning 30-50B yuan capex over three years. Q1 bookings hit 200 MW with backlog near 600 MW, supporting a revenue target of 12.4-12.9B yuan. Alibaba and ByteDance commitments underscore demand, while cash buffers strengthen its growth runway.
GDS has climbed to a 90.38 momentum percentile this week. Strong investor demand for GDS reflects upward price trends. GDS's year-to-date gain stands at 68.08%, and 89.96% over a year. Growing sector strength indicates potential for further upward momentum. Collective momentum rise suggests increased institutional interest in GDS.
Analyst upgraded GDS to Strong Buy with a $53 price target. GDS reported a 9.1% year-on-year revenue increase to CN¥2.69 billion. Company expects FY25 revenues of CN¥11.29–11.59 billion and EBITDA of CN¥5.19–5.39 billion. Market misunderstood Q4 results due to exclusion of subsidiary DayOne. Management anticipates increased AI demand, securing 150 MW in new contracts.