Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Shares Climb 1.3% on Strong Earnings

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT)’s share price rose 1.3% during mid-day trading on Thursday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The stock traded as high as $254.73 and last traded at $246.1110. Approximately 9,540,579 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 47% from the average daily volume of 6,471,017 shares. The stock had previously closed at $242.94.

The company reported $2.21 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.82 by $0.39. Vertiv had a return on equity of 50.47% and a net margin of 15.09%. The company had revenue of $4.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.75 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.24 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 61.2% compared to the same quarter last year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 14th were paid a $0.0625 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 14th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio is 5.66%.

More Vertiv News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Results significantly exceeded expectations. Third-quarter revenue rose 61.2% year over year to $4.31 billion, beating the $3.75 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.21 versus expectations of $1.82, while adjusted EPS increased 78% from the prior year. Vertiv third-quarter 2026 results
• Positive Sentiment: AI-related demand remains exceptionally strong. Organic orders more than doubled, suggesting hyperscalers and other customers are committing capital to secure power, cooling and electrical infrastructure despite concerns about a data-center spending slowdown. Deferred revenue climbed to approximately $4.12 billion, indicating substantial customer prepayments and future revenue visibility. Plugging In: Vertiv Cashes In On AI Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 outlook across key metrics. Full-year revenue is now expected to reach roughly $14.65 billion, with fourth-quarter organic growth projected near 50% and adjusted EPS of about $2.25. Operating margins also expanded, showing that Vertiv is scaling while retaining pricing power. VRT Q3 earnings call highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv is expanding beyond traditional data-center equipment through liquid-cooling technology, NVIDIA-related collaborations and its acquisition of UtilityInnovation Group, which broadens its exposure to microgrids, switchgear and behind-the-meter power solutions.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain broadly optimistic, with some reports citing substantial upside to consensus price targets. However, VRT trades at a premium valuation, making continued earnings growth and order-to-revenue conversion important for supporting the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: The main risks are execution-related: supply-chain constraints, factory capacity, complex project deployments and delays in converting the large order backlog into recognized revenue. Any slowdown in AI infrastructure spending could also pressure the premium valuation.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

VRT has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Mizuho set a $300.00 target price on Vertiv in a research note on Thursday. KeyCorp cut their price target on Vertiv from $360.00 to $325.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Roth Capital set a $345.00 price target on Vertiv in a report on Thursday. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $370.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Evercore set a $375.00 price objective on Vertiv in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $337.81.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.82, for a total transaction of $3,880,146.34. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 16,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,188,030. This trade represents a 48.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 1.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Vertiv

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Perpetual Ltd grew its stake in Vertiv by 6,110.5% in the third quarter. Perpetual Ltd now owns 114,397 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,605,000 after purchasing an additional 112,555 shares in the last quarter. NFSG Corp increased its position in Vertiv by 325.4% during the third quarter. NFSG Corp now owns 8,984 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,168,000 after buying an additional 6,872 shares during the last quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund increased its position in Vertiv by 536.3% during the first quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund now owns 76,358 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,134,000 after buying an additional 64,358 shares during the last quarter. N10 Wealth LLC raised its holdings in Vertiv by 34.2% during the third quarter. N10 Wealth LLC now owns 80,798 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,497,000 after buying an additional 20,604 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LDR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Vertiv by 111.5% in the third quarter. LDR Capital Management LLC now owns 13,749 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,318,000 after buying an additional 7,248 shares during the last quarter. 89.92% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Vertiv Stock Performance

The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $243.57 and a 200 day moving average price of $268.24. The company has a current ratio of 1.38, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. The firm has a market cap of $94.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 2.05.

Vertiv Company Profile

Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT) designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure that supports data centers, communication networks and other facilities requiring reliable power and environmental control. Its solutions are used by cloud and colocation providers, telecommunications companies, enterprises, industrial organizations and edge-computing operators.

The company’s offerings include uninterruptible power supplies, power distribution and management systems, thermal-management and cooling equipment, integrated racks and enclosures, modular infrastructure, and monitoring and control software.