This generator stock essential to AI is set up well for the near and long term, charts show

This has become a market where investors feel pressure to chase because leadership keeps getting narrower and the fear of missing out grows with every new breakout. But when stocks start moving exponentially rather than stair-step higher, discipline matters more than conviction. That same momentum that fuels a melt-up can reverse just as quickly once expectations get too crowded. This week, we looked under the hood for some of those "stair climbers" in the industrial sector that have been benefiting from the AI infrastructure build and should continue to experience long-term growth. Caterpillar is the gold standard of this buildout. United Rentals is another name that continues to impress and is within reach of all-time highs. Both are great core holdings to have in any portfolio. However, there is one name that has been overlooked by many as part of the picks-and-shovels behind this buildout. It checks both boxes fundamentally and technically - that name is Generac . Generac is more than a trade that gains momentum during hurricane season and gets volatile with each passing storm. It has transformed into an AI infrastructure story. As hyperscale data centers race to secure reliable backup power amid soaring electricity demand, they are becoming a key beneficiary of the AI boom. Fundamentally, their quarterly results saw commercial and industrial sales grow faster than residential. They raised their 2026 sales outlook, and margins are expected to improve as sales increase. …