Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) – What Are Researchers Thinking About This Stock?

Shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the thirty ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating, twenty-two have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year target price among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $335.67.

VRT has been the subject of several analyst reports. Mizuho cut their price target on shares of Vertiv from $300.00 to $280.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Glj Research initiated coverage on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. They set a “sell” rating and a $188.00 price target for the company. Morgan Stanley set a $330.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on shares of Vertiv from $320.00 to $245.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Vertiv from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 17th.

Insider Activity at Vertiv

In other Vertiv news, Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares of the company’s 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 transaction, the director owned 16,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,188,030. This represents a 48.09% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 1.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vertiv

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Perpetual Ltd lifted its position in shares of Vertiv by 6,110.5% during the 3rd quarter. Perpetual Ltd now owns 114,397 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,605,000 after buying an additional 112,555 shares in the last quarter. NFSG Corp lifted its stake in Vertiv by 325.4% in the 3rd quarter. NFSG Corp now owns 8,984 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,168,000 after purchasing an additional 6,872 shares in the last quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management boosted its stake in Vertiv by 137.5% during the first quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management now owns 7,238 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,814,000 after buying an additional 4,190 shares during the last quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund grew its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 536.3% in the first quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund now owns 76,358 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,134,000 after purchasing an additional 64,358 shares in the last quarter. Finally, N10 Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Vertiv by 34.2% in the 3rd quarter. N10 Wealth LLC now owns 80,798 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,497,000 after buying an additional 20,604 shares in the last quarter. 89.92% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Vertiv Stock Up 4.4%

NYSE:VRT opened at $208.58 on Friday. Vertiv has a 12 month low of $147.82 and a 12 month high of $379.93. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $244.16 and its 200 day moving average is $267.83.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.38 billion. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 24.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.95 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Vertiv will post 6.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 24th. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th were issued a $0.0625 dividend. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 14th.

Key Headlines Impacting Vertiv

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI infrastructure expansion: Vertiv introduced its SmartIT platform, a factory-validated solution combining rack infrastructure, power distribution, direct-to-chip liquid cooling and monitoring. Its compatibility with NVIDIA architectures could shorten deployment timelines and support demand from enterprises, research institutions, colocation providers and hyperscalers. Vertiv Simplifies High-Density AI Infrastructure Deployment Across Data Center Environments
• Positive Sentiment: Partnership and market-share opportunity: Collaborations with NVIDIA and SmartIT deployments strengthen Vertiv’s position in high-density AI data centers as customers seek integrated power and cooling solutions. Strong Americas demand, manufacturing expansion and liquid-cooling adoption are also expected to support third-quarter growth. Vertiv Expands AI Data Center Footprint
• Positive Sentiment: Broader power capabilities: Vertiv completed its approximately $1.45 billion acquisition of UtilityInnovation Group, adding microgrid controls, onsite-generation orchestration, specialized switchgear and behind-the-meter power technology. The deal expands Vertiv’s opportunity in power-constrained data centers and extends its offering from grid interconnection to the chip. Vertiv Completes Acquisition of UtilityInnovation Group
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings are the next major catalyst: Analysts expect AI infrastructure demand and margin expansion to drive results, but investors will focus on bookings, guidance and whether growth can justify the company’s elevated valuation. Results from other data-center companies may also influence sentiment toward VRT and the broader AI buildout. Vertiv to Report Q3 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and valuation risks: Vertiv faces competition from American Power (APH) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI), while the UIG acquisition includes up to $1.15 billion in contingent payments. With the stock trading at a high earnings multiple and below its longer-term moving averages, any earnings or guidance disappointment could pressure shares.

About Vertiv

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.