Swedbank AB Raises Stake in Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT

Swedbank AB lifted its stake in shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) by 64.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 501,259 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 195,681 shares during the period. Swedbank AB’s holdings in Vertiv were worth $125,605,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC raised its stake in Vertiv by 58.3% during the fourth quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 152 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the period. Sankala Group LLC acquired a new position in Vertiv in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Vertiv by 211.3% in the 4th quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 112 shares during the period. Rossby Financial LCC purchased a new stake in shares of Vertiv in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.92% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Vertiv

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv opened a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, expanding capacity to support surging demand for AI and high-density computing infrastructure. That should help the company capture growth from hyperscale data center spending. Why Vertiv (VRT) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst-style commentary continues to highlight Vertiv as a strong growth and momentum name, with above-average financial growth and exposure to AI infrastructure trends. Is Vertiv (VRT) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv is also being cited as one of the top AI “pick-and-shovel” stocks, reflecting investor interest in its role as an infrastructure supplier for AI buildouts. Here’s Why Vertiv (VRT) is Among the 10 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Invest In
• Neutral Sentiment: Vertiv is getting increased attention from traders and Zacks users, which can support volume and volatility, but this is more a sentiment indicator than a fundamental catalyst. Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Negative Sentiment: The stock fell more than the broader market in the latest session, suggesting investors may be taking profits or reacting to valuation concerns despite the upbeat AI-related growth narrative. Why Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

VRT has been the subject of several analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on Vertiv from $277.00 to $311.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Loop Capital began coverage on Vertiv in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $500.00 price target on the stock. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $355.00 price target on shares of Vertiv in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Oppenheimer raised their price objective on Vertiv from $330.00 to $353.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Glj Research upgraded shares of Vertiv from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $333.73.

Vertiv Stock Down 4.0%

Vertiv stock opened at $305.67 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $117.41 billion, a PE ratio of 76.80, a P/E/G ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 2.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 1.15. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $324.12 and its two-hundred day moving average is $262.07. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a 1-year low of $110.06 and a 1-year high of $379.93.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.00 by $0.17. Vertiv had a return on equity of 49.90% and a net margin of 14.37%.The business had revenue of $2.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.63 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.64 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 30.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Vertiv has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.370-1.430 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.300-6.400 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a $0.0625 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio is presently 6.28%.

Vertiv 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.