** Jefferies upgrades Siemens Energy ENR1n.DE to "buy" from "hold", citing the German technology company's underestimated margin potential in the light of the AI boom
** The brokerage sees significant demand for the company's solutions, noting load growth in the U.S. driven by AI data centres and the need for major grid infrastructure investments
** The broker notes an attractive valuation, adding the firm is set for the second-fastest earnings growth in the electrification sector, trailing only peer GE Vernova GEV.N
** Jefferies says that at the upcoming capital markets day, it expects new mid-term targets and a clearer framework for shareholder returns
** Shares in Siemens Energy rise 4.5%
(Reporting by Maria Rugamer)
((Maria.Rugamer@thomsonreuters.com))