Wall Street Zen Downgrades Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) to Hold

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Saturday, Wall Street Zen reports.

A number of other analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $325.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of Vertiv from $414.00 to $358.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $368.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a report on Friday, July 31st. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $355.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Mizuho set a $380.00 price objective on Vertiv in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Two 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 company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $357.83.

Vertiv Price Performance

NYSE:VRT opened at $280.76 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.38. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $282.72 and its 200 day simple moving average is $291.20. The company has a market cap of $108.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 63.52, a P/E/G ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 2.07. Vertiv has a 52-week low of $118.70 and a 52-week high of $379.93.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.52 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.38 billion. Vertiv had a return on equity of 50.47% and a net margin of 15.09%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 24.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.95 earnings per share. 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, sell-side analysts forecast that Vertiv will post 6.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $253.82, for a total value of $3,880,146.34. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 1.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vertiv

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its stake in Vertiv by 58.3% in the fourth quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 152 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Sankala Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Vertiv in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 211.3% during the 4th quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. Rossby Financial LCC bought a new stake in Vertiv during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. increased its holdings in Vertiv by 98.9% in the 4th quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 187 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. 89.92% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More Vertiv News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI power infrastructure expansion: Vertiv will pay approximately $1.45 billion in cash at closing, with up to $1.15 billion in additional payments tied to 12- and 24-month earnings targets. UIG adds microgrid controls, onsite-generation orchestration, switchgear and behind-the-meter power capabilities, extending Vertiv’s offering from the electrical grid to the data-center chip. Management expects the acquisition to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in the first year after closing. Vertiv’s UIG Deal Targets the Next Big Constraint in AI Data Centers
• Positive Sentiment: Strong AI-driven growth narrative: Recent analysis highlights Vertiv’s 60% year-over-year adjusted EPS growth in the second quarter, higher full-year guidance, doubled deferred revenue and expected third-quarter revenue growth of roughly 40%. Its technical integration with NVIDIA and expanding cooling and power portfolio continue to support investor enthusiasm. Vertiv Holdings: The Market Is Making The Same Mistake Twice, Still A Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Positive analyst and institutional sentiment: Vertiv retains a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating, while reports point to strong interest from billionaire-led funds and potential competitive advantages over other AI cooling and infrastructure providers. Vertiv Receives Moderate Buy Consensus
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation remains demanding: Analysts view Vertiv’s growth prospects favorably, but the stock’s elevated earnings multiple leaves limited room for execution disappointments and makes future gains dependent on continued strong AI infrastructure growth. Vertiv AI Infrastructure Growth and Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares worth approximately $3.88 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The planned nature limits its significance, but the transaction reduced his direct ownership by about 48%. Vertiv Director Insider Sale

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.