Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Research Coverage Started at Glj Research

Glj Research began coverage on shares of Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) in a research report released on Tuesday morning, Marketbeat reports. The brokerage issued a sell rating and a $188.00 price objective on the stock.

Several other brokerages also recently commented on VRT. Citigroup cut their price objective on Vertiv from $414.00 to $358.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their target price on shares of Vertiv from $418.00 to $337.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Zacks Research cut shares of Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 31st. Finally, Piper Sandler set a $375.00 price target on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $348.24.

Vertiv Price Performance

Vertiv stock opened at $243.95 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.38, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. Vertiv has a 12-month low of $147.82 and a 12-month high of $379.93. The firm has a market capitalization of $93.92 billion, a PE ratio of 55.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 2.05. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $260.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $290.38.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.09. Vertiv had a net margin of 15.09% and a return on equity of 50.47%. The business had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.95 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 24.1% compared to the same quarter last year. 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, equities research analysts forecast that Vertiv will post 6.73 EPS for the current year.

Vertiv Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 24th. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th were issued 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, September 14th. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 5.66%.

Insider Activity

In other Vertiv news, Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares of Vertiv 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 transaction, the director owned 16,500 shares in the company, 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 at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vertiv

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VRT. Galvin Gaustad & Stein LLC increased its position in Vertiv by 22.7% during the 3rd quarter. Galvin Gaustad & Stein LLC now owns 1,973 shares of the company’s stock valued at $476,000 after buying an additional 365 shares in the last quarter. Bell Asset Management Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the third quarter worth about $2,666,000. Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 75.2% in the 3rd quarter. Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC now owns 1,917 shares of the company’s stock valued at $463,000 after acquiring an additional 823 shares during the last quarter. Tactive Advisors LLC grew its position in Vertiv by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter. Tactive Advisors LLC now owns 4,022 shares of the company’s stock worth $971,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares during the period. Finally, Toth Financial Advisory Corp grew its holdings in Vertiv by 1.9% during the third quarter. Toth Financial Advisory Corp now owns 5,412 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,306,000 after acquiring an additional 103 shares during the period. 89.92% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Vertiv

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv continues to be viewed as a major beneficiary of data-center and AI infrastructure spending. Its latest reported quarter showed 24.1% year-over-year revenue growth and earnings above analyst expectations, supporting the company’s long-term growth narrative. Vertiv: A Major AI Infrastructure Winner, But The Valuation Leaves Little Room For Error
• Neutral Sentiment: An analysis comparing Vertiv with ESS Tech focuses on differences between their businesses and investment profiles, but does not identify a new company-specific catalyst. Contrasting ESS Tech and Vertiv
• Negative Sentiment: GLJ Research initiated coverage with a Sell rating and a $188 price target, materially below recent trading levels. The downgrade added direct valuation pressure to the shares. Why Vertiv Stock Is Down Today
• Negative Sentiment: Broader macroeconomic concerns have weighed on AI infrastructure stocks, extending Vertiv’s recent weakness. The stock has fallen about 20% over three months and nearly 10% over the past month despite no new earnings report, indicating fading momentum and increased sensitivity to market sentiment. How Much Downside Is Left In Vertiv Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary warn that Vertiv’s strong five-year performance and premium valuation leave little room for execution or growth disappointments. Investors are increasingly focused on whether future cash flows justify the share price. Vertiv Stock Stays Fairly Valued on Its Huge Five-Year Run

About Vertiv

Vertiv Holdings Co provides digital infrastructure and continuity solutions for data centers, communication networks, and other technology-intensive facilities. The company helps customers design, build, operate, and maintain infrastructure that supports the availability, performance, and efficiency of critical digital systems.

Its product portfolio includes power management and distribution equipment, uninterruptible power supplies, switchgear, busways, racks, integrated modular systems, and data center infrastructure.