43,800 Shares in Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT Purchased by Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund

Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund acquired a new position in shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 43,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,975,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Vertiv in the 4th quarter valued at $808,701,000. Marshall Wace LLP grew its position in Vertiv by 265.6% during the 4th quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 2,670,007 shares of the company’s stock worth $432,568,000 after acquiring an additional 1,939,749 shares during the last quarter. Alkeon Capital Management LLC grew its position in Vertiv by 178.2% during the 4th quarter. Alkeon Capital Management LLC now owns 2,003,110 shares of the company’s stock worth $324,524,000 after acquiring an additional 1,283,110 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its holdings in Vertiv by 49.5% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 2,811,114 shares of the company’s stock worth $361,033,000 after purchasing an additional 930,158 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd bought a new position in Vertiv in the third quarter valued at about $125,331,000. 89.92% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Vertiv Price Performance

Vertiv stock opened at $317.91 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $324.03 and its 200 day moving average is $263.22. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a one year low of $110.06 and a one year high of $379.93. The firm has a market cap of $122.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 79.88, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 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.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last released its quarterly earnings results 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. The firm had revenue of $2.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.63 billion. Vertiv had a net margin of 14.37% and a return on equity of 49.90%. The company’s revenue was up 30.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.64 EPS. 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 expect that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.38 EPS for the current year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $0.0625 per share. 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 6.28%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently weighed in on VRT shares. Wall Street Zen cut Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, June 20th. Oppenheimer raised their price objective on shares of Vertiv from $330.00 to $353.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Glj Research upgraded shares of Vertiv from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $425.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $345.00 price target for the company. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Vertiv currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $333.73.

More Vertiv News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv announced a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, aimed at expanding capacity for AI and high-density computing infrastructure, which supports its growth outlook amid rising demand from data center customers. Why Vertiv (VRT) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst-style coverage highlighted Vertiv as a strong growth stock and one of the AI/quantum-related names to watch, reinforcing the market’s view that the company is positioned to benefit from hyperscale and AI spending. 2 AI & Quantum Stocks to Buy Now for Gains in the Second Half of 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Separate commentary said Vertiv has above-average financial growth and could outperform the broader market, which may be helping sentiment after the recent pullback. Is Vertiv (VRT) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Neutral Sentiment: Vertiv was also listed as a trending stock on Zacks, suggesting elevated investor attention rather than a clear fundamental catalyst.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some reports noted that while the Malaysia expansion is a positive, competition and Vertiv’s premium valuation could limit upside if growth expectations cool. Vertiv Expands in Malaysia to Boost AI Infrastructure: What’s Ahead?
• Negative Sentiment: Recent trading also reflected volatility, with the stock falling sharply in the prior session before rebounding, showing investors are still sensitive to broader market moves and valuation concerns. Why Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

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.