Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT Shares Sold by Hartline Investment Corp

Hartline Investment Corp decreased its stake in Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) by 1.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 190,948 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,041 shares during the period. Vertiv comprises about 5.3% of Hartline Investment Corp’s holdings, making the stock its 5th largest holding. Hartline Investment Corp’s holdings in Vertiv were worth $47,848,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Vertiv in the 4th quarter valued at $808,701,000. Marshall Wace LLP raised its position in Vertiv by 265.6% in the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 2,670,007 shares of the company’s stock valued at $432,568,000 after purchasing an additional 1,939,749 shares during the last quarter. Alkeon Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Vertiv by 178.2% in the 4th quarter. Alkeon Capital Management LLC now owns 2,003,110 shares of the company’s stock valued at $324,524,000 after buying an additional 1,283,110 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its position in Vertiv by 49.5% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 2,811,114 shares of the company’s stock worth $361,033,000 after buying an additional 930,158 shares during the period. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd acquired a new stake in Vertiv during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $125,331,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.92% of the company’s stock.

Vertiv Stock Performance

Shares of VRT opened at $305.67 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $324.12 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $262.07. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a 12 month low of $110.06 and a 12 month high of $379.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $117.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 76.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 2.03.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.00 by $0.17. Vertiv had a return on equity of 49.90% and a net margin of 14.37%.The company had revenue of $2.65 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.63 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.64 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 30.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Vertiv has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.370-1.430 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.300-6.400 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.38 EPS for the current year.

Vertiv Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $0.0625 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 6.28%.

More Vertiv News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv opened a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, expanding capacity to support surging demand for AI and high-density computing infrastructure. That should help the company capture growth from hyperscale data center spending. Why Vertiv (VRT) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst-style commentary continues to highlight Vertiv as a strong growth and momentum name, with above-average financial growth and exposure to AI infrastructure trends. Is Vertiv (VRT) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv is also being cited as one of the top AI “pick-and-shovel” stocks, reflecting investor interest in its role as an infrastructure supplier for AI buildouts. Here’s Why Vertiv (VRT) is Among the 10 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Invest In
• Neutral Sentiment: Vertiv is getting increased attention from traders and Zacks users, which can support volume and volatility, but this is more a sentiment indicator than a fundamental catalyst. Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Negative Sentiment: The stock fell more than the broader market in the latest session, suggesting investors may be taking profits or reacting to valuation concerns despite the upbeat AI-related growth narrative. Why Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have issued reports on VRT. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Vertiv from $353.00 to $414.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Mizuho set a $380.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on Vertiv in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $416.00 price objective for the company. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Vertiv from $285.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, HSBC started coverage on Vertiv in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $325.00 price target for the company. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $333.73.

Vertiv 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.