Belimo stock: UBS lifts rating as data-center pipeline expands

UBS upgraded Belimo to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to CHF 900 from CHF 827 on October 23, according to Investing.com. The bank said new evidence points to a larger data-center construction pipeline than previously expected.

Data centers drive the upgrade

UBS cited plans for about 231 gigawatts of new data-center capacity over the medium term, up from 160 gigawatts earlier in 2026. About 45 gigawatts was under construction at the time of the report, compared with roughly 40 gigawatts earlier in the year.

The bank expects Belimo's organic sales to grow by about 12 percent a year on average from 2026 through 2030. Data-center demand represented roughly 23 to 24 percent of first-half 2026 sales in UBS's estimates, with that business expected to grow faster than the rest of the group.

Margin potential meets execution risk

UBS expects Belimo's adjusted operating margin to reach 25.6 percent by 2030, compared with 20.9 percent in 2025. The forecast reflects higher operating leverage and the stronger margins associated with data-center products.

The outlook remains sensitive to project financing and construction volumes. UBS estimated that a shortfall of 50, 100 or 150 gigawatts in data-center capacity built between 2028 and 2030 could reduce organic sales growth and lower the 2030 margin forecast.

Belimo's HVAC technology business

Belimo engineers field devices for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Its core products include damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters that help buildings manage airflow, temperature and energy use. The company is headquartered in Hinwil, Switzerland, and serves customers globally.

Swiss industrial shares remain sensitive to expectations for global construction, energy efficiency and data-center investment. The SMI market environment provides the broader setting for Swiss-listed companies.

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