Allianz Asset Management GmbH Sells 125,319 Shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT

Allianz Asset Management GmbH lessened its stake in shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) by 26.3% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 351,706 shares of the company’s stock after selling 125,319 shares during the period. Allianz Asset Management GmbH’s holdings in Vertiv were worth $53,058,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Financial Management Professionals Inc. raised its stake in Vertiv by 1,560.0% during the 3rd 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 period. Promus Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Pacer Advisors Inc. raised its position in shares of Vertiv by 67.6% during the third 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. Avion Wealth lifted its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 99.1% in the 2nd quarter. Avion Wealth now owns 213 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares in the last quarter. Finally, True Wealth Design LLC grew its position in Vertiv by 54.0% in the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 194 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 68 shares during the period. 89.92% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have weighed in on VRT shares. Barclays upgraded shares of Vertiv from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price objective for the stock from $181.00 to $200.00 in a report on Friday, January 2nd. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Vertiv from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Evercore ISI lifted their price target on Vertiv from $180.00 to $200.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, October 20th. Oppenheimer increased their price objective on Vertiv from $190.00 to $195.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Vertiv from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $187.89.

Vertiv News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Industry positioning: Analysts and sector write-ups highlight Vertiv’s central role in AI/data-center cooling and liquid-cooling solutions — a structural tailwind as AI capacity ramps. Why Vertiv’s (VRT) Role in AI Cooling is Gaining Strategic Importance
• Positive Sentiment: Product/AI catalysts: Vertiv launched/expanded AI-powered offerings (Next Predict maintenance service and an AI-powered data-center maintenance platform) that management ties to data‑center valuation and recurring services revenue potential. These products support higher-margin services over time. Should Vertiv’s New AI-Powered Data Center Maintenance Platform Reshape How VRT Investors View Its AI Strategy?
• Positive Sentiment: Next Predict valuation link: Commentary connects the Next Predict AI service to improving data-center operator economics and potential valuation uplift if adoption scales. Vertiv Ties Next Predict AI Service To Data Center Valuation Story
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings setup: Multiple previews (MarketBeat, Zacks) highlight that Wall Street expects earnings growth next week and that Vertiv has the setup (strong orders, expanding demand) to deliver a beat — with guidance the likely price catalyst. Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/idea flow: MarketBeat highlighted Vertiv as one of three setups to watch heading into earnings — citing strong orders (20–65% growth ranges) and the potential for a meaningful earnings surprise if guidance is raised. Palantir and Woodward Jumped on Earnings Beats—Here Are 3 More Setups to Watch (VRT)
• Positive Sentiment: New product: Vertiv announced a backup-power solution for personal devices and small-business applications, broadening its product footprint and potential SMB revenue streams. Vertiv introduces Backup Power for Personal Devices and Business Applications
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor outreach: Vertiv executives will appear at February investor conferences (Citi Global Industrial Tech & Mobility), giving investors fresh access to management ahead of earnings. Vertiv to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings timing reminder: Coverage and wire reports note Vertiv is projected to post quarterly results this week — a routine timing item but one that concentrates short-term volatility. Vertiv (VRT) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term price reaction: Zacks flagged that Vertiv fell more than the broader market in the latest session, reflecting profit-taking and sensitivity to near-term guidance risk despite constructive fundamentals. Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

Vertiv Trading Down 3.8%

NYSE:VRT opened at $182.92 on Thursday. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a 52 week low of $53.60 and a 52 week high of $202.45. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $174.24 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $160.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, a quick ratio of 1.43 and a current ratio of 1.83. The firm has a market cap of $69.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 69.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 2.08.

Vertiv Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 25th were issued a dividend of $0.0625 per share. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. This is an increase from Vertiv’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.04. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 25th. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio is 9.43%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Vertiv news, EVP Stephen Liang sold 5,501 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $170.48, for a total value of $937,810.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 4,050 shares in the company, valued at $690,444. This represents a 57.60% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 2.63% of the company’s stock.

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.