Not a household name, but this AI stock rose 90% in 2024 and analysts say it is still at an attractive valuation; should you Buy?

There are some AI stocks that are currently off the charts in terms of growth at the US stock market, which is experiencing bull run for the past two years now. Among the best AI stocks of 2025, which includes the likes of Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Apple, Broadcom, some are showing a massive upsurge owing to their neck-deep research in AI technologies. This is giving them the necessary kickstart towards growth in 2025 as well.

Some underdog AI stocks showing optimum growth

Other than these above-mentioned stocks, companies such as Ciena which are not much known in the field of AI but is in the business of providing network components, is showing some great rise in the last couple of months.

Even though Ciena is not a household name in the best AI stocks of 2025 list, it still grossed a total of a whopping 90% growth in 2024, with chances that its market cap and rise can increase even further in the year 2025, provided that the AI hype continues through the year.


Ciena is in the business of providing optical networking equipment along with switches and routers. The company delivered nearly $1.12 billion in revenue for the quarter, flat from the year-ago period, according to The Motley Fool's report.

FAQs:

Has Nvidia developed AI GPUs?
Yes, NVIDIA has been developing some extensive AI GPUs, which are equipped with specialized hardware.

What does Ciena manufacture?
Ciena provides optical networking equipment as well as switches and routers for various technological developments.