Shariaportfolio Inc. Sells 3,540 Shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT

Shariaportfolio Inc. lessened its holdings in Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) by 29.6% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 8,414 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,540 shares during the quarter. Vertiv accounts for 0.9% of Shariaportfolio Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th biggest holding. Shariaportfolio Inc.’s holdings in Vertiv were worth $2,108,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of VRT. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Vertiv during the fourth quarter worth $808,701,000. Marshall Wace LLP lifted its position in shares of Vertiv by 265.6% in the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 2,670,007 shares of the company’s stock worth $432,568,000 after buying an additional 1,939,749 shares during the last quarter. Alkeon Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Vertiv by 178.2% in the fourth quarter. Alkeon Capital Management LLC now owns 2,003,110 shares of the company’s stock worth $324,524,000 after buying an additional 1,283,110 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Vertiv by 49.5% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 2,811,114 shares of the company’s stock worth $361,033,000 after acquiring an additional 930,158 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the 3rd quarter worth about $125,331,000. 89.92% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Vertiv Price Performance

NYSE VRT opened at $242.09 on Monday. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a twelve month low of $118.70 and a twelve month high of $379.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $92.99 billion, a PE ratio of 54.77, a P/E/G ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 2.03. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $305.65 and a 200 day simple moving average of $277.61.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.38 billion. Vertiv had a return on equity of 50.47% and a net margin of 15.09%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.95 EPS. Vertiv has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.770-1.830 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.650-6.750 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.7 EPS for the current year.

Vertiv Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $0.0625 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s payout ratio is 5.66%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

VRT has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. KeyCorp cut their price objective on Vertiv from $360.00 to $325.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Vertiv from $285.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on Vertiv from $418.00 to $337.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. TD Cowen lifted their price target on shares of Vertiv from $347.00 to $387.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $370.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Thursday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $337.33.

Vertiv News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, adjusted operating profit, adjusted EPS, operating margin and free cash flow. Vertiv also reported adjusted EPS above expectations, supported by stronger margins and operating execution. Vertiv Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Net Sales Rise Year over Year
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators continue to cite Vertiv’s approximately $15 billion backlog, nearly 2.9-times book-to-bill ratio and expanding margins as evidence that AI data-center demand remains durable. Big Tech’s projected 2026 AI spending of more than $750 billion could further support orders for Vertiv’s power and cooling systems. Vertiv Holdings: The Market Is Selling The Wrong Number
• Positive Sentiment: Several market observers view the stock as oversold after its sharp recent decline, while upward earnings-estimate revisions could help support a rebound. Technical analysts also suggested Friday’s reversal may continue. Why Vertiv Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
• Positive Sentiment: Despite lowering its price target, Citigroup maintained a Buy rating, and other analysts continue to see substantial upside based on Vertiv’s growth outlook. One Seeking Alpha contributor reiterated a Strong Buy rating and set a $398 target. Higher Guidance Supports My Strong Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Vertiv’s second-quarter revenue came in below expectations, although revenue still grew year over year and adjusted EPS exceeded consensus. The mixed result has left investors weighing near-term execution against longer-term AI demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup cut its Vertiv price target from $414 to $358, while KeyCorp reduced its target from $360 to $325. Both firms retained favorable ratings, but the reductions reflect valuation or near-term execution concerns. Vertiv Price Target Cut by Citigroup

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.