Cvfg LLC Acquires New Stake in Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT

Cvfg LLC bought a new position in shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 47,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,919,000. Vertiv accounts for about 1.5% of Cvfg LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 11th biggest position.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Empowered Funds LLC raised its position in shares of Vertiv by 25.9% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 11,557 shares of the company’s stock worth $834,000 after acquiring an additional 2,377 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in Vertiv in the second quarter valued at approximately $567,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC increased its position in Vertiv by 19.8% during the 2nd quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 1,390 shares of the company’s stock valued at $178,000 after purchasing an additional 230 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia increased its position in Vertiv by 49.7% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 29,239 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,755,000 after purchasing an additional 9,712 shares during the period. Finally, Ossiam bought a new position in Vertiv during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $50,000. 89.92% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently commented on VRT. Glj Research raised shares of Vertiv from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Vertiv from $347.00 to $387.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Mizuho set a $380.00 price target on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Vertiv from $285.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Vertiv has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $333.73.

Trending Headlines about Vertiv

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

Vertiv Stock Down 4.0%

Vertiv stock opened at $305.67 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a 12-month low of $110.06 and a 12-month high of $379.93. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $324.12 and its 200 day moving average is $262.07. The company has a market capitalization of $117.41 billion, a PE ratio of 76.80, a PEG ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 2.03.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $1.17 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.00 by $0.17. The business had revenue of $2.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.63 billion. Vertiv had a net margin of 14.37% and a return on equity of 49.90%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 30.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.64 earnings per share. 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, sell-side analysts predict that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

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. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio is 6.28%.

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.