Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.300-6.400 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 6.160. The company issued revenue guidance of $13.5 billion-$14.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $13.7 billion. Vertiv also updated its Q2 2026 guidance to 1.370-1.430 EPS.

Vertiv Trading Down 0.8%

NYSE VRT opened at $311.77 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $263.82 and a 200-day simple moving average of $206.93. The firm has a market cap of $119.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 91.43, a PEG ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 2.04. Vertiv has a one year low of $69.00 and a one year high of $323.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a current ratio of 1.55.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.29 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $2.88 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.89 billion. Vertiv had a net margin of 13.03% and a return on equity of 49.55%. The firm’s revenue was up 22.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.99 earnings per share. Vertiv has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.950-1.010 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 5.970-6.070 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Vertiv will post 6.16 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Vertiv Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th were issued a $0.0625 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 7.33%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

VRT has been the topic of several analyst reports. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $350.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a report on Monday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $281.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $270.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of Vertiv from $200.00 to $266.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on shares of Vertiv in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $345.00 target price on the stock. Twenty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Vertiv has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $252.95.

Insider Activity at Vertiv

In other Vertiv news, Director Edward L. Monser sold 77,294 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $245.49, for a total transaction of $18,974,904.06. Following the sale, the director owned 16,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,050,585. This trade represents a 82.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Roger Fradin sold 101,666 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $252.13, for a total transaction of $25,633,048.58. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 489,761 shares of company stock valued at $123,356,815 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 5.01% of the company’s stock.

Vertiv News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv continues to be positioned as a beneficiary of AI-driven data-center demand—analysts and sector roundups rank VRT among top AI/data-center stocks, highlighting its liquid-cooling and high-density solutions which could drive order growth. Is Vertiv Holdings (VRT) The Best AI Data Center Stock to Buy Right Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic partnership: Vertiv and CPower announced a collaboration to integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS) at data centers into grid resources, which can expand Vertiv’s services & recurring-revenue opportunities in the U.S. energy/edge market. Vertiv (VRT), CPower Partner to Integrate Data Center BESS Into Grid Resources
• Positive Sentiment: Earlier-quarter reaction: Multiple investor letters and coverage note Vertiv’s recent outperformance after reporting stronger-than-expected results and guidance, indicating fundamental momentum that could support the stock over the medium term. Vertiv Holdings (VRT) Rallied as it Significantly Exceeded the Bullish Expectations in Q1
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 preview and analyst commentary are abundant this week — coverage frames the April 22 print as pivotal (order growth tied to AI, deep-cooling demand, NVIDIA partnerships). That makes the print a likely volatility catalyst; outcomes could move the stock significantly either way. Vertiv (VRT) Reports Q1: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Several “buy/sell/hold” previews and comparative pieces (including FJTSY vs VRT) highlight competitive positioning but also invite valuation comparisons — useful context for investors deciding whether to add or trim exposure ahead of results. FJTSY or VRT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Market caution: broader commentary questions whether red‑hot AI/data‑center names can sustain momentum through earnings season, implying risk of short-term pullbacks if guidance or forward commentary disappoints. This macro/sector caution likely contributed to intraday selling. Can These Red Hot AI Stocks Sustain Momentum?

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vertiv

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. State Street Corp grew its position in shares of Vertiv by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 8,694,900 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,408,661,000 after acquiring an additional 235,577 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. grew its position in shares of Vertiv by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 5,974,205 shares of the company’s stock worth $967,881,000 after acquiring an additional 121,618 shares during the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp grew its position in shares of Vertiv by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 2,811,745 shares of the company’s stock worth $455,531,000 after acquiring an additional 97,141 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of Vertiv by 49.5% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 2,811,114 shares of the company’s stock worth $361,033,000 after acquiring an additional 930,158 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP grew its position in shares of Vertiv by 265.6% during the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 2,670,007 shares of the company’s stock worth $432,568,000 after acquiring an additional 1,939,749 shares during the last quarter. 89.92% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.