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Data Center Builder Leaps 31% On Earnings As AI Trade Divides

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11:26 AM ET 07/31/2026

Two data center builders, IES Holdings and Quanta Services, surged this week after posting above-forecast earnings reports. Meanwhile, their peer MasTec sold off on Friday after underwhelming investors. Contractor IES Holdings (IESC) soared 26% Friday morning, according to MarketSurge. The stock had gained 15% a day earlier. Electrical contracting giant Quanta Services (PWR) jumped more than 17% on Thursday, extending…