Report published May 21, 2026
The Point for North America: Citi Research Daily Update - May 21, 2026
Citi · May 21, 2026
Citi's daily digest highlights NVIDIA's AI-driven growth and new CPU market targets, Vertiv's ambitious 2030 data center outlook, and retail sector resilience led by TJX and Boot Barn.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.NVIDIA (NVDA) reported better-than-expected results driven by robust AI demand and a projected $200B CPU total addressable market by 2030.
- 2.Vertiv Holdings (VRT) set aggressive 2030 financial targets including a 20-22% organic revenue CAGR, benefiting from high data center exposure.
- 3.Retail results highlight a winning off-price model (TJX) and resilient niche growth (BOOT), while large-box retailers (TGT, HD) face tougher comparisons and consumer uncertainty.
Table of Contents
- Morning Call Highlights
- Must Read
- Company
- Industry
- Economics & Strategy
- Key Rating and Target Price Changes
- Appendix A-1
Report data
Data Center Sub-Market's Growth Dynamics
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| NVDA Vera CPU sales target | 20 billion USD | Data Center sales visibility |
| Vertiv organic revenue CAGR target | 20-22% | Long-term financial targets |
| US Card Spending (R&R subset) | 5.0 percent Y/Y | Home repair and remodel activity read-through |
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