Wedbush analysts, led by Dan Ives, list Microsoft Corporation(MSFT.US), Palantir Technologies Inc. Class A(PLTR.US), Apple Inc.(AAPL.US), Tesla Motors, Inc.(TSLA.US), and CrowdStrike(CRWD.US) as the top five companies outside NVIDIA Corporation(NVDA.US) to invest in AI by 2026. 

They believe Wall Street underestimates Microsoft Azure's growth and AI-driven transformation, with 2026 being the true "inflection year" for Microsoft's AI growth. 

For Tesla, Wedbush predicts its market value will reach $2 trillion in the coming months and could hit $3 trillion by the end of 2026 due to autonomous driving cars and robotics. 

Apple is expected to leverage its massive consumer base to profit from AI, potentially adding $75 to $100 per share in the coming years. Wedbush also expects Tim Cook to lead Apple through this critical AI transition until at least the end of 2027.