Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Director Edward Monser Sells 15,287 Shares

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares of Vertiv stock in a transaction dated 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 sale, the director owned 16,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,188,030. The trade was a 48.09% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Vertiv Price Performance

Shares of VRT stock opened at $256.47 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $98.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 58.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 2.07. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $284.33 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $290.64. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a one year low of $118.70 and a one year high of $379.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 1.03.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.09. Vertiv had a return on equity of 50.47% and a net margin of 15.09%.The firm had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.38 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.95 earnings per share. Vertiv’s quarterly revenue was up 24.1% on a year-over-year basis. Vertiv has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.770-1.830 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.650-6.750 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.7 EPS for the current year.

Vertiv Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 14th will be given a dividend of $0.0625 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 14th. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio is presently 5.66%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

VRT has been the subject of a number of research reports. Zacks Research lowered shares of Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Vertiv from $414.00 to $358.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Mizuho set a $380.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 20th. Finally, KeyCorp lowered their target price on Vertiv from $360.00 to $325.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $357.83.

Key Vertiv News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Expansion into AI power infrastructure: Vertiv agreed to acquire UtilityInnovation Group for approximately $1.45 billion in cash upfront, plus up to $1.15 billion in earnout payments tied to EBITDA targets. UIG adds microgrid controls, onsite-generation orchestration, switchgear and behind-the-meter power capabilities. Vertiv expects the transaction to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in the first year after closing, potentially expanding its addressable market as grid constraints delay data-center construction. Vertiv Announces Agreement to Acquire UtilityInnovation Group to Accelerate Time to Power for AI Data Centers
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared: Vertiv’s board approved a $0.0625-per-share quarterly dividend, payable September 24 to shareholders of record September 14. The roughly 0.1% yield is unlikely to materially affect the stock, but it signals continued shareholder returns. Vertiv Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Negative Sentiment: Research downgrade: Zacks Research lowered Vertiv from “strong buy” to “hold,” adding pressure after the shares had already declined about 20% over the past three months. The downgrade highlights the stock’s elevated valuation and the need for strong execution to justify future growth. Vertiv Plunges 20% in Three Months: Buy, Sell, or Hold the Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: Director Edward L. Monser sold 15,287 shares worth approximately $3.88 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Although the planned nature reduces its significance, the sale cut his direct ownership by roughly 48% and may weigh modestly on sentiment. SEC Insider Transaction Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Legal-investigation headline: Hagens Berman said it is investigating potential securities-law violations following Vertiv’s sharp decline after disappointing second-quarter results and unexpected execution challenges. The announcement is an allegation, not a finding of wrongdoing, but it adds reputational and litigation uncertainty. VRT Alert from Hagens Berman

Institutional Trading of Vertiv

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Sachetta LLC raised its stake in shares of Vertiv by 41.4% during the 1st quarter. Sachetta LLC now owns 123 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its stake in Vertiv by 60.5% in the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 130 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. GoalVest Advisory LLC boosted its stake in Vertiv by 87.3% in the second quarter. GoalVest Advisory LLC now owns 148 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC grew its holdings in Vertiv by 58.3% in the fourth quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 152 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Center for Financial Planning Inc. grew its holdings in Vertiv by 554.2% in the first quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 157 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the last quarter. 89.92% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Vertiv

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.