Jim Cramer says the data center trade is under attack. Here’s who could benefit
The data center buildout is reshaping. Jim Cramer breaks down who wins when the winners change.

Why it matters
Market commentary on the data center and AI compute buildout landscape — identifying which players may capture value as the competitive dynamics shift. Relevant to practitioners tracking infrastructure investment and cloud/on-prem strategy.
The key facts
7 to knowJim Cramer commentary on data center sector dynamics
Assertion that data center trade is evolving, not dying
Implies competitive displacement in the buildout winner landscape
Published August 24, 2026
Jim Cramer CNBC commentary on data center trade dynamics
Focus on shifting winners in data center/compute space
No specific capex figures, benchmarks, or named deals provided in excerpt
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Publisher excerpt: CNBC's Jim Cramer said Monday the data center trade isn't dead, but its next wave of winners could look very different.