Vertiv Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:VRT)
by Renee Jackson · The Cerbat GemVertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT – Get Free Report) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Wednesday. Traders purchased 40,486 put options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 8% compared to the average daily volume of 37,320 put options.
Vertiv Stock Down 3.9%
VRT traded down $12.16 on Wednesday, reaching $300.28. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 5,942,766 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,307,963. The stock has a market cap of $114.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 87.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 2.04. Vertiv has a 1 year low of $77.24 and a 1 year high of $323.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.55 and a quick ratio of 1.22. The business’s 50 day moving average is $263.82 and its 200 day moving average is $206.93.
Vertiv (NYSE:VRT – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $1.17 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.00 by $0.17. Vertiv had a return on equity of 49.55% and a net margin of 13.03%.Vertiv’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.64 earnings per share. Vertiv has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.370-1.430 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.300-6.400 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Vertiv will post 6.16 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Vertiv Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were paid a dividend of $0.0625 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio is presently 7.33%.
Key Stories Impacting Vertiv
Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations: Vertiv reported $1.17 EPS (above estimates) and ~30% year‑over‑year revenue growth, demonstrating strong demand execution this quarter. Vertiv Tops Q1 Earnings Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Raised FY‑2026 outlook: Management bumped full‑year EPS guidance (6.30–6.40), above prior consensus, signaling confidence in underlying fundamentals for 2026. Press Release: Vertiv Reports Strong First Quarter
- Positive Sentiment: Margins and cash flow improved materially: Adjusted operating margin expanded (~20.8%), operating profit rose and operating cash flow and adjusted free cash flow increased sharply, supporting earnings quality and deleveraging. Press Release: Q1 Metrics
- Neutral Sentiment: Partnership and AI positioning: Vertiv is expanding into grid/BESS integration with CPower and is widely discussed as a beneficiary of AI data‑center trends — strategic positives that support longer‑term growth but may be priced in. Vertiv, CPower Partner
- Negative Sentiment: Mixed/near‑term guide: Q2 EPS guidance (1.37–1.43) and revenue range were slightly below street expectations for the quarter, creating near‑term execution uncertainty despite the stronger FY guide. Compared to Estimates, Vertiv Q1
- Negative Sentiment: Macro worries pressured sentiment: Pre‑market chatter about a possible global slowdown triggered selling pressure despite the beat and raised full‑year view. That macro focus likely contributed to the stock moving lower today. Vertiv slips premarket
Insider Activity
In other news, Director Jan Van Dokkum sold 38,647 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $254.87, for a total value of $9,849,960.89. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 25,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,371,750. This represents a 60.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Chairman David M. Cote sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $255.29, for a total value of $10,211,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman directly owned 22,258 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,682,244.82. The trade was a 64.25% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 489,761 shares of company stock valued at $123,356,815 in the last 90 days. 5.01% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of Vertiv
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Trilogy Capital Inc. raised its stake in Vertiv by 4.8% during the first quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. now owns 29,068 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,284,000 after buying an additional 1,322 shares in the last quarter. ABN AMRO Bank N.V. acquired a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the 1st quarter worth approximately $809,000. Maridea Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the 1st quarter worth approximately $988,000. Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC raised its position in shares of Vertiv by 23.8% during the 1st quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC now owns 1,653 shares of the company’s stock worth $414,000 after purchasing an additional 318 shares during the period. Finally, Next Level Wealth Planning LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the 1st quarter worth approximately $251,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.92% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages have recently weighed in on VRT. Wall Street Zen downgraded Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 14th. Citigroup upped their target price on Vertiv from $286.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 13th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings raised Vertiv from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $350.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Monday. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $252.95.
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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.