Sapient Capital LLC Has $20.87 Million Position in Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT

Sapient Capital LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) by 58.4% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 83,270 shares of the company’s stock after selling 117,104 shares during the quarter. Sapient Capital LLC’s holdings in Vertiv were worth $20,866,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VRT. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Vertiv by 58.3% during the 4th 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. Sankala Group LLC bought a new stake in Vertiv in the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Vertiv by 211.3% in the fourth quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. Rossby Financial LCC acquired a new position in Vertiv during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in Vertiv during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. 89.92% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Vertiv Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:VRT opened at $242.09 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $92.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 54.77, a PEG ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 2.03. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $305.65 and a 200 day moving average price of $277.61. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 1.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a twelve month low of $118.70 and a twelve month 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, topping the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.09. Vertiv had a return on equity of 50.47% and a net margin of 15.09%.The company had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.38 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.95 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter 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. Research analysts predict that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.7 earnings per share for the current year.

Vertiv Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $0.0625 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s payout ratio is 5.66%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have weighed in on VRT. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $368.00 price target on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Friday. TD Cowen raised their price objective on Vertiv from $347.00 to $387.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $325.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on Vertiv from $418.00 to $337.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Finally, Glj Research raised shares of Vertiv from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $337.33.

Vertiv News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, adjusted operating profit, adjusted EPS, operating margin and free cash flow. Vertiv also reported adjusted EPS above expectations, supported by stronger margins and operating execution. Vertiv Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Net Sales Rise Year over Year
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators continue to cite Vertiv’s approximately $15 billion backlog, nearly 2.9-times book-to-bill ratio and expanding margins as evidence that AI data-center demand remains durable. Big Tech’s projected 2026 AI spending of more than $750 billion could further support orders for Vertiv’s power and cooling systems. Vertiv Holdings: The Market Is Selling The Wrong Number
• Positive Sentiment: Several market observers view the stock as oversold after its sharp recent decline, while upward earnings-estimate revisions could help support a rebound. Technical analysts also suggested Friday’s reversal may continue. Why Vertiv Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
• Positive Sentiment: Despite lowering its price target, Citigroup maintained a Buy rating, and other analysts continue to see substantial upside based on Vertiv’s growth outlook. One Seeking Alpha contributor reiterated a Strong Buy rating and set a $398 target. Higher Guidance Supports My Strong Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Vertiv’s second-quarter revenue came in below expectations, although revenue still grew year over year and adjusted EPS exceeded consensus. The mixed result has left investors weighing near-term execution against longer-term AI demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup cut its Vertiv price target from $414 to $358, while KeyCorp reduced its target from $360 to $325. Both firms retained favorable ratings, but the reductions reflect valuation or near-term execution concerns. Vertiv Price Target Cut by Citigroup

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.