Short Interest in Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) Declines By 33.1%

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 6,251,544 shares, a drop of 33.1% from the February 12th total of 9,348,329 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 5,689,782 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.1 days. Currently, 1.7% of the company’s stock are short sold. Currently, 1.7% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 5,689,782 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.1 days.

Key Vertiv News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv launched the OneCore digital‑twin platform aimed at accelerating high‑density AI data center builds — a product catalyst that supports revenue growth in the AI infrastructure cycle. Vertiv (VRT) Debuts OneCore Digital Twin Platform for AI Data Centers
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights that VRT is up materially since its last earnings report, driven by accelerating revenue, beat/margin dynamics and AI/data‑center demand — supporting further upside expectations. Why Is Vertiv (VRT) Up 12.2% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsements and coverage (Jim Cramer, Forbes, and multiple buy‑side/analyst writeups) have amplified retail and institutional interest in VRT as an AI infrastructure play. Jim Cramer on Vertiv Holdings: “What a Stock, What a Company”
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus sits around a “Moderate Buy,” reflecting optimism but not unanimous conviction — this supports demand but tempers upside expectations. Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note strong recent share gains and long‑term megatrend positioning (AI, cloud, clean energy), but also point to elevated valuation metrics that could limit near‑term upside. A Look At Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/momentum indicators cited by Zacks suggest a broader market rebound that benefits cyclical growth names like VRT, but these are market‑wide drivers rather than company‑specific. Spring Forward: 5 Indicators Illustrate a Bullish Shift
• Negative Sentiment: A company director sold roughly $19M of stock — a sizable insider disposition that can trigger selling pressure and raise investor caution despite the positive operational narrative. Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Director Sells $18,974,904.06 in Stock

Insider Buying and Selling at Vertiv

In related news, Director Roger Fradin sold 101,666 shares of Vertiv stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $252.13, for a total transaction of $25,633,048.58. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Jan Van Dokkum sold 38,647 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $254.87, for a total value of $9,849,960.89. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 25,000 shares in the company, valued at $6,371,750. This trade represents a 60.72% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 489,761 shares of company stock valued at $123,356,815 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 2.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Vertiv

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VRT. Financial Management Professionals Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 1,560.0% during the third quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 166 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 156 shares during the last quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its holdings in Vertiv by 58.3% in the 4th quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 152 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the period. Promus Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Vertiv in the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Pacer Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 67.6% during the 3rd quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 171 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the period. Finally, Sankala Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Vertiv during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.92% of the company’s stock.

Vertiv Stock Performance

VRT stock traded down $5.89 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $259.49. 5,233,305 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,491,953. Vertiv has a twelve month low of $53.60 and a twelve month high of $276.78. The stock has a market capitalization of $99.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 76.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 2.02. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $211.54 and a 200-day simple moving average of $179.31.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $2.88 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.89 billion. Vertiv had a net margin of 13.03% and a return on equity of 49.55%. Vertiv’s revenue was up 22.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.99 EPS. Vertiv has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.950-1.010 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 5.970-6.070 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Vertiv will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be paid a $0.0625 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s payout ratio is presently 7.33%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on VRT shares. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Barclays increased their price target on shares of Vertiv from $200.00 to $281.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Vertiv from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $270.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Wolfe Research downgraded shares of Vertiv from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $230.28.

Vertiv Company Profile

Vertiv is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions for data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company designs, manufactures and services equipment and software that support power availability, thermal management and IT infrastructure management for a broad set of end markets, including hyperscale and enterprise data centers, colocation providers, telecom operators and industrial customers.

The company’s product portfolio includes uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power distribution units (PDUs), battery and DC power systems, precision cooling and thermal management equipment, racks and enclosures, and integrated modular infrastructure.