Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Lowered to “Hold” Rating by Wall Street Zen

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Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Vertiv (NYSE:VRT – Free Report) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report report published on Saturday morning,Wall Street Zen reports.

VRT has been the topic of several other reports. Evercore set a $375.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $370.00 price target on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Fox Advisors raised Vertiv from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Zacks Research lowered Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, August 31st. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price objective on Vertiv from $414.00 to $358.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Vertiv presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $357.83.

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Vertiv Trading Up 4.4%

Shares of Vertiv stock opened at $280.76 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.38. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $282.72 and a 200-day moving average of $290.81. Vertiv has a 52-week low of $118.70 and a 52-week high of $379.93. The stock has a market cap of $108.09 billion, a PE ratio of 63.52, a PEG ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 2.07.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.52 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.38 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.95 earnings per share. Vertiv’s revenue for the quarter 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, sell-side analysts forecast that Vertiv will post 6.72 EPS for the current year.

Vertiv Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 14th will be given a $0.0625 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 14th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s payout ratio is presently 5.66%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Vertiv

In related news, Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.82, for a total transaction of $3,880,146.34. Following the sale, the director owned 16,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,188,030. This trade represents a 48.09% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vertiv

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have 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% in the 4th quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 152 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Sankala Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Vertiv by 211.3% in the fourth quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. Rossby Financial LCC acquired a new stake in Vertiv in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. grew its position in Vertiv by 98.9% in the fourth quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 187 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares during the last quarter. 89.92% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Vertiv

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: AI power infrastructure expansion: Vertiv will pay approximately $1.45 billion in cash at closing, with up to $1.15 billion in additional payments tied to 12- and 24-month earnings targets. UIG adds microgrid controls, onsite-generation orchestration, switchgear and behind-the-meter power capabilities, extending Vertiv’s offering from the electrical grid to the data-center chip. Management expects the acquisition to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in the first year after closing. Vertiv’s UIG Deal Targets the Next Big Constraint in AI Data Centers
  • Positive Sentiment: Strong AI-driven growth narrative: Recent analysis highlights Vertiv’s 60% year-over-year adjusted EPS growth in the second quarter, higher full-year guidance, doubled deferred revenue and expected third-quarter revenue growth of roughly 40%. Its technical integration with NVIDIA and expanding cooling and power portfolio continue to support investor enthusiasm. Vertiv Holdings: The Market Is Making The Same Mistake Twice, Still A Buy
  • Positive Sentiment: Positive analyst and institutional sentiment: Vertiv retains a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating, while reports point to strong interest from billionaire-led funds and potential competitive advantages over other AI cooling and infrastructure providers. Vertiv Receives Moderate Buy Consensus
  • Neutral Sentiment: Valuation remains demanding: Analysts view Vertiv’s growth prospects favorably, but the stock’s elevated earnings multiple leaves limited room for execution disappointments and makes future gains dependent on continued strong AI infrastructure growth. Vertiv AI Infrastructure Growth and Valuation
  • Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares worth approximately $3.88 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The planned nature limits its significance, but the transaction reduced his direct ownership by about 48%. Vertiv Director Insider Sale

Vertiv Company Profile

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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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