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Snowflake shares have risen 51% so far in 2026, prompting analysis of the factors behind the cloud data company's strong performance and whether investors should continue building positions. The gains outpace many software peers amid renewed enthusiasm for data and AI infrastructure plays. Market commentary framed the stock's run as a case study in how investors are rotating toward companies seen as direct beneficiaries of enterprise AI adoption, even as broader technology markets have experienced periods of volatility this year.