Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Shares Up 5.9% – Still a Buy?

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) shares rose 5.9% on Monday . The stock traded as high as $329.38 and last traded at $318.41. Approximately 6,416,416 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 8% from the average daily volume of 6,993,839 shares. The stock had previously closed at $300.53.

Key Headlines Impacting Vertiv

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv opened a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, aimed at boosting capacity for AI and high-density computing infrastructure, a move that could support future revenue growth as demand rises. Why Vertiv (VRT) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlights Vertiv as a potential growth stock, citing above-average financial growth and strong exposure to AI infrastructure spending. Is Vertiv (VRT) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Neutral Sentiment: Vertiv remains a frequently watched AI infrastructure name, reflecting continued investor interest and momentum in the stock. Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: Another note on the Malaysia expansion says the opportunity is strong, but competition and Vertiv’s premium valuation remain key risks. Vertiv Expands in Malaysia to Boost AI Infrastructure: What’s Ahead?
• Negative Sentiment: The stock also saw a recent pullback after a broader decline, suggesting some investors are taking profits or reassessing valuation after a strong run. Why Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Vertiv from $285.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Bank of America upped their price target on Vertiv from $370.00 to $440.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Vertiv from $353.00 to $414.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Vertiv from $305.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $355.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Vertiv currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $333.73.

Vertiv Stock Up 4.0%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.49. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $324.12 and its 200 day simple moving average is $262.07. The stock has a market capitalization of $122.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 79.88, a P/E/G ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 2.03.

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

Vertiv Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. LifeGoal Investments LLC raised its stake in Vertiv by 37.1% in the 2nd quarter. LifeGoal Investments LLC now owns 1,135 shares of the company’s stock worth $380,000 after purchasing an additional 307 shares in the last quarter. Cooper Financial Group bought a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the 2nd quarter valued at $513,000. Castle Rock Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 0.4% during the 2nd quarter. Castle Rock Wealth Management LLC now owns 15,760 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,908,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Czech National Bank increased its position in shares of Vertiv by 4.9% in the second quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 109,332 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,607,000 after purchasing an additional 5,145 shares during the period. Finally, PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab raised its stake in Vertiv by 8.8% in the second quarter. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab now owns 66,924 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,407,000 after purchasing an additional 5,400 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 89.92% of the company’s stock.

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.