Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Announces Earnings Results

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported $1.36 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.29 by $0.07, FiscalAI reports. Vertiv had a return on equity of 52.91% and a net margin of 13.03%.The business had revenue of $2.88 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.89 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.99 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 22.7% on a year-over-year basis. Vertiv updated its Q1 2026 guidance to 0.950-1.010 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance to 5.970-6.070 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Vertiv’s conference call:

• Vertiv delivered a very strong Q4 and full‑year 2025 — Q4 adjusted EPS $1.36 (+37% YoY), FY adjusted EPS $4.20 (+47%), trailing‑12‑month book‑to‑bill ~2.9x and a backlog of $15 billion — and guided 2026 to ~28% organic sales growth and $6.02 adjusted EPS.
• Management said AI/data center build‑out is driving demand and highlighted system‑level products and services (notably OneCore and SmartRun), plus the PurgeRight acquisition to strengthen fluid management for liquid‑cooled AI sites; lifecycle services grew north of 25% YoY.
• Management will no longer disclose quarterly actual orders, orders forecasts, or backlog details, citing volatility from lumpiness — a material reduction in transparency that may concern some investors.
• To convert the large, lumpy backlog management is raising capacity (CapEx to ~3–4% of sales from 2–3%), working with suppliers and accepting a 12–18 month delivery cadence; regionally Americas is the growth engine while China is muted and EMEA is expected to reaccelerate in H2 2026.

Vertiv Trading Down 0.9%

NYSE VRT traded down $2.15 during trading on Friday, hitting $234.36. The stock had a trading volume of 2,905,864 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,036,596. Vertiv has a one year low of $53.60 and a one year high of $255.54. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $177.95 and a 200 day simple moving average of $163.48. The stock has a market capitalization of $89.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 68.73, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 2.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, a quick ratio of 1.43 and a current ratio of 1.83.

Vertiv News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat and upbeat guidance — Vertiv reported an EPS beat and raised forward revenue/earnings guidance, citing record orders and a $15B backlog that supports continued growth. Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Trading Up 24.7% on Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: AI/data-center demand driving order momentum — reports highlight massive order growth (Q4 orders up ~252% YoY), a ~2.9x book-to-bill and commentary that AI cooling/power needs are fueling sustained demand. Vertiv Earnings Prove the AI Infrastructure Boom Is Intact
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target lift — Mizuho raised its price target sharply (to $290) and maintained an outperform view, adding institutional validation to the rally. Mizuho price target raise
• Positive Sentiment: Stock reaction and guidance-driven jump — market writeups note a multi-day surge after management’s strong 2026 outlook (revenue and orders guidance), which traders tied directly to AI/data-center spending. Vertiv stock gains on guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional inflows story — coverage points to large, persistent institutional buying since early 2023 as earnings and data-center demand validated the investment case. See How Inflows Make Vertiv an Institutional Favorite
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market coverage examines whether momentum is sustainable — several pieces review fundamentals and longer-term upside but note stretched valuation metrics (high P/E vs. historical). Is Vertiv a Solid Growth Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical/valuation caution — coverage notes a 52-week high and technical overbought signals; analysts differ on near-term upside after the sharp move. Vertiv hits fresh high analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term pullback risk flagged — some reports and analysts warn the stock looks extended and could mean-revert; one piece noted shares briefly slipped in parts of the coverage despite the beat. Vertiv Q4 Earnings Beat … Shares Fall

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have issued reports on VRT. Evercore ISI reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $280.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a report on Wednesday. Mizuho upped their target price on shares of Vertiv from $198.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. KGI Securities raised shares of Vertiv from a “hold” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Vertiv from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered Vertiv from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $224.21.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Stephen Liang sold 5,501 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $170.48, for a total value of $937,810.48. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 4,050 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $690,444. This represents a 57.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 2.63% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vertiv

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of VRT. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in Vertiv during the second quarter valued at approximately $567,000. Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. acquired a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the 4th quarter worth approximately $99,000. GW&K Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 75.9% during the 4th quarter. GW&K Investment Management LLC now owns 825 shares of the company’s stock valued at $134,000 after purchasing an additional 356 shares in the last quarter. Ossiam lifted its stake in shares of Vertiv by 56.7% in the 3rd quarter. Ossiam now owns 616 shares of the company’s stock valued at $93,000 after purchasing an additional 223 shares during the period. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in Vertiv during the third quarter worth $90,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.92% of the company’s stock.

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.