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Nvidia’s Hot-Water Cooling Claim Hits HVAC Stocks as Vera Rubin Enters Full Production

Analysts say Nvidia’s influence makes the potential shift in data‑center cooling architecture consequential.

Overview

  • At CES, Jensen Huang said the Vera Rubin platform is in full production and can run on roughly 45°C water without traditional data‑center water chillers.
  • Johnson Controls fell 7.5% to $112.40 and Trane Technologies dropped 5.3% to $370.40, with both hitting multi‑month lows, while Carrier Global slipped 1.1%.
  • Modine Manufacturing swung as much as 21% intraday before closing about 7.5% lower as investors reassessed demand for chiller‑centric systems.
  • Barclays urged investors not to dismiss Nvidia’s comments and noted data centers are a low‑double‑digit share of Johnson Controls’ sales and about 10% and 5% for Trane and Carrier, respectively.
  • Analysts highlighted potential beneficiaries of a liquid‑cooling shift, citing nVent’s positioning and Vertiv’s strength in liquid solutions, with nVent edging higher and Vertiv slipping on the day; Nvidia shares closed nearly 0.5% lower.