Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Shares Up 24.7% on Strong Earnings

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) shares rose 24.7% during mid-day trading on Wednesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock traded as high as $249.95 and last traded at $248.9190. Approximately 19,738,284 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 233% from the average daily volume of 5,922,905 shares. The stock had previously closed at $199.62.

The company reported $1.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by $0.07. Vertiv had a net margin of 10.67% and a return on equity of 50.82%. The business had revenue of $2.88 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.89 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.99 EPS. Vertiv’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.7% on a year-over-year basis. Vertiv has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.950-1.010 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 5.970-6.070 EPS.

Trending Headlines about Vertiv

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: EPS beat and bullish full‑year guide: Vertiv reported $1.36 EPS vs. ~$1.29 consensus and raised FY‑2026 EPS guidance to $5.97–$6.07 (well above prior consensus), a key driver of the rally. Vertiv Stock Soars. Earnings Shake Off Concerns the AI Trade Is Losing Steam.
• Positive Sentiment: Massive order and backlog growth tied to AI/data‑center buildouts: Q4 orders rose ~252% YoY, book‑to‑bill ~2.9x and backlog ~ $15B (≈109% YoY), signaling multi‑quarter revenue visibility from AI cooling/power systems. Vertiv Earnings Prove the AI Infrastructure Boom Is Intact
• Positive Sentiment: Stronger margins and cash flow: Adjusted operating margin and operating cash flow improved materially (adjusted operating margin ~23.2%; operating cash flow and free cash flow surged), which supports higher profitability as volumes scale. Vertiv Reports Strong Fourth Quarter with Organic Orders Growth of 252%
• Neutral Sentiment: Top line roughly in line: Revenue of $2.88B was essentially in line with estimates (came in a touch below ~$2.89B) — strong YoY growth but not a revenue beat. Vertiv (VRT) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 guide near consensus: Q1 EPS guidance of $0.95–1.01 is roughly in line with expectations, so near‑term execution remains watchable as backlog converts to revenue. Vertiv Earnings Prove the AI Infrastructure Boom Is Intact
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and technical/mean‑reversion risk: The rally leaves VRT extended from recent averages and valuation metrics rich (high P/E vs. peers), increasing the risk of a pullback or consolidation even if fundamentals remain strong. Vertiv Earnings Prove the AI Infrastructure Boom Is Intact

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

VRT has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $200.00 price target on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Barclays raised shares of Vertiv from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price target for the stock from $181.00 to $200.00 in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of Vertiv from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $216.00 price target on Vertiv and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Vertiv from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Vertiv currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $192.74.

Insider Transactions at Vertiv

In related news, EVP Stephen Liang sold 5,501 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.48, for a total value of $937,810.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 4,050 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $690,444. This trade represents a 57.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 2.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vertiv

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Meeder Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in Vertiv by 211.3% during the fourth quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the period. Financial Management Professionals Inc. lifted its holdings in 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 acquiring an additional 156 shares during the period. Pacer Advisors Inc. boosted its position in Vertiv by 67.6% in the third quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 171 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vertiv in the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Park Place Capital Corp increased its holdings in Vertiv by 624.0% during the fourth quarter. Park Place Capital Corp now owns 181 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 156 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 89.92% of the company’s stock.

Vertiv Stock Up 24.7%

The firm has a market cap of $95.17 billion, a PE ratio of 93.93, a PEG ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 2.08. The company has a current ratio of 1.83, a quick ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $176.88 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $162.97.

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.