B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Sells 2,564 Shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG trimmed its stake in shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) by 17.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 12,426 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,564 shares during the period. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG’s holdings in Vertiv were worth $2,016,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Financial Management Professionals Inc. grew its stake in Vertiv by 1,560.0% during 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 in the last quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. grew its stake in Vertiv by 67.6% during the third quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 171 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC grew its stake in Vertiv by 54.0% during the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 194 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 68 shares in the last quarter. Park Place Capital Corp grew its stake 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 acquiring an additional 156 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quent Capital LLC purchased a new position in Vertiv during the third quarter valued at $30,000. 89.92% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vertiv Price Performance

VRT stock opened at $323.65 on Friday. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a 12 month low of $80.51 and a 12 month high of $330.30. The company has a current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $268.45 and a 200 day moving average price of $209.88. The stock has a market cap of $123.83 billion, a PE ratio of 81.32, a P/E/G ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 2.04.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $1.17 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.00 by $0.17. Vertiv had a net margin of 14.37% and a return on equity of 49.90%. The firm had revenue of $2.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.63 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.64 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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. Equities research analysts anticipate that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.37 earnings per share for the current year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were issued a $0.0625 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s payout ratio is currently 7.33%.

Vertiv News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and guidance lift — Vertiv reported Q1 EPS of $1.17 (well ahead of consensus) and revenue up ~30% Y/Y; management raised Q2 and FY26 EPS guidance, citing strong data‑center demand and margin improvement. Vertiv Q1 Earnings Beat, Net Sales Rise Y/Y, Shares Rise
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price‑target upgrades — Major firms (Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan) moved to “overweight” and raised targets to ~$350, supporting further upside expectations. Price Target Raises
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction — Multiple outlets report a sharp post‑earnings rally and higher share prices as Wall Street re‑prices Vertiv for stronger AI/data‑center spending. Vertiv Surges After Q1 Beat
• Neutral Sentiment: Options flow spike — Unusually large options activity may amplify intraday moves but can reflect speculative positioning rather than fundamental conviction. Unusually Large Options Trading
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector/market context — Broader bullish tone for AI and data‑center names is helping Vertiv, per recent MarketBeat coverage. Vertiv Keeps Chugging, Price Targets Flip to the Upside
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — Company insiders sold roughly $100M+ of stock over the past year, a potential red flag for some investors about near‑term conviction. Insiders Sold US$102m In Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation/peak‑growth concerns — Commentary notes rapid share gains (300%+ Y/Y for some periods) and warns of risk if AI/data‑center demand moderates; some analysts highlight valuation stretch. Mounting Worries Of Peak Growth And Peak Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term revenue guide nuance — Management’s next‑quarter revenue guidance was viewed as slightly below some analyst estimates, a possible short‑term headwind despite the full‑year raise. VRT Q1 Deep Dive

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Jan Van Dokkum sold 38,647 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $254.87, for a total transaction of $9,849,960.89. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 25,000 shares in the company, valued at $6,371,750. The trade was a 60.72% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Edward L. Monser sold 77,294 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $245.49, for a total transaction of $18,974,904.06. Following the sale, the director directly owned 16,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,050,585. This represents a 82.41% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 489,761 shares of company stock worth $123,356,815. 2.63% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on VRT shares. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $330.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Thursday. Zacks Research cut shares of Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $335.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of Vertiv from $277.00 to $311.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Vertiv from $300.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $278.38.

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.