Faithward Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 30,169 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,551,000.
Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Financial Management Professionals Inc. raised its stake in shares of Vertiv by 1,560.0% in the third quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 166 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 156 shares during the period. Promus Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Vertiv during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Pacer Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in Vertiv by 67.6% in the 3rd quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 171 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC increased its holdings in Vertiv by 54.0% in the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 194 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 68 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Quent Capital LLC bought a new stake in Vertiv in the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. 89.92% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research firms have commented on VRT. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Vertiv in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Vertiv from $220.00 to $286.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Vertiv from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Vertiv from $200.00 to $281.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $285.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Friday, February 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $230.28.
Vertiv Stock Up 1.4%
VRT stock opened at $268.34 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $216.88 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $182.88. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a twelve month low of $53.60 and a twelve month high of $276.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $102.67 billion, a PE ratio of 78.69, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 2.02. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73.
Vertiv (NYSE:VRT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $2.88 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.89 billion. Vertiv had a net margin of 13.03% and a return on equity of 49.55%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $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. On average, equities analysts predict that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 3.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Vertiv Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be issued a $0.0625 dividend. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 17th. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 7.33%.
Key Vertiv News
Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to supply simulation‑ready, modular power & cooling infrastructure for NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin DSX and Omniverse DSX AI factory reference designs — this deepens Vertiv’s role in AI data‑center buildouts and reduces deployment risk for customers, supporting revenue visibility. Vertiv NVIDIA Tie Up Links AI Factory Buildouts To Valuation Debate
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators highlight Vertiv as a core “pick‑and‑shovel” supplier to AI and data‑center expansion — noting a large backlog (~$15B cited in coverage), strong 2026 sales guidance and expanding margins that underpin medium‑term earnings growth. Vertiv: Remains A Fantastic Pick And Shovel AI Play
- Positive Sentiment: Momentum trade: coverage notes the stock’s strong YTD performance and continued upside from momentum traders and some Wall Street strategists, which can amplify rallies as institutional interest grows. Vertiv Stock Just Spiked Higher. Wall Street Pros Say It’s Not Done
- Positive Sentiment: Industry outlook: sector pieces list Vertiv among IT‑services/infrastructure names benefiting from digitization and higher IT spending, which supports secular demand for cooling and power solutions. 3 IT Services Stocks to Buy Right Now From a Prospering Industry
- Neutral Sentiment: Corporate/operational update: regional hires in New Zealand strengthen local leadership but are unlikely to move the stock materially. Vertiv Bolsters NZ Leadership With Key Auckland Hires
- Neutral Sentiment: Market recaps note recent outperformance versus the broader market, reflecting the factors above rather than new company‑specific news. Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation/analyst pushback: after a large rally some analysts have downgraded to “Hold,” saying shares are nearer fair value — a high PE and the stock’s rapid run can limit near‑term upside and increase sensitivity to execution misses. Vertiv: An Upcoming S and P 500 Member, Shares Near Fair Value (Downgrade)
Insider Transactions at Vertiv
In other news, Director Steven Reinemund sold 65,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.95, for a total transaction of $16,506,750.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 68,333 shares in the company, valued at $17,353,165.35. The trade was a 48.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Edward L. Monser sold 77,294 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $245.49, for a total transaction of $18,974,904.06. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 16,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,050,585. The trade was a 82.41% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 489,761 shares of company stock worth $123,356,815. 5.01% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
About Vertiv
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.
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