Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT Stock: N10 Wealth LLC Boosts Position

N10 Wealth LLC raised its holdings in Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) by 34.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 80,798 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 20,604 shares during the period. Vertiv comprises approximately 5.4% of N10 Wealth LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 5th largest holding. N10 Wealth LLC’s holdings in Vertiv were worth $19,497,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in VRT. Perpetual Ltd raised its stake in shares of Vertiv by 6,110.5% in the 3rd quarter. Perpetual Ltd now owns 114,397 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,605,000 after purchasing an additional 112,555 shares in the last quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management lifted its position in shares of Vertiv by 137.5% during the first quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management now owns 7,238 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,814,000 after purchasing an additional 4,190 shares during the last quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund grew its stake in Vertiv by 536.3% in the first quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund now owns 76,358 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,134,000 after purchasing an additional 64,358 shares in the last quarter. NBZ Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Vertiv in the first quarter worth about $1,204,000. Finally, Diversify Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Vertiv in the second quarter worth about $8,995,000. 89.92% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vertiv Stock Performance

NYSE VRT traded down $15.22 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $222.07. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 3,616,619 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,323,341. The company has a current ratio of 1.38, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $259.36 and a 200 day simple moving average of $289.79. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a 52 week low of $147.82 and a 52 week high of $379.93. The stock has a market cap of $85.49 billion, a PE ratio of 50.27, a PEG ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 2.05.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.52 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.38 billion. Vertiv had a return on equity of 50.47% and a net margin of 15.09%. The business’s revenue was up 24.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.95 earnings per share. Vertiv has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.770-1.830 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.650-6.750 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.73 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 24th. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th were given a dividend of $0.0625 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 14th. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s payout ratio is currently 5.66%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Vertiv in a report on Monday, September 28th. Wall Street Zen raised Vertiv from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, September 19th. Daiwa Securities Group decreased their target price on Vertiv from $400.00 to $340.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $325.00 target price (down from $353.00) on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on Vertiv from $320.00 to $245.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $337.15.

Insider Transactions at Vertiv

In related news, Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $253.82, for a total transaction of $3,880,146.34. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 16,500 shares in the company, valued at $4,188,030. This represents a 48.09% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 1.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Vertiv

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv and Deloitte introduced an enterprise AI infrastructure guide designed to help companies move AI projects from pilot programs into production. The workload-based framework could support demand for Vertiv’s power, cooling and critical-infrastructure solutions as AI deployments expand. Vertiv Helps Enterprises Move from AI Pilots to Production
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks identified VRT as a long-term growth stock, supported by the company’s exposure to secular AI infrastructure demand and favorable growth-oriented style metrics. Why Vertiv Holdings Co. Is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada maintained an “outperform” rating, indicating confidence in Vertiv’s longer-term prospects, even after reducing its price target from $337 to $323. Benzinga analyst note
• Neutral Sentiment: Vertiv will report third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 28, followed by a conference call. The announcement gives investors a near-term catalyst, with results and guidance likely to determine the stock’s next direction. Vertiv Announces Date of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
• Negative Sentiment: In a comparison with Amphenol, Zacks said Amphenol currently has the edge because of stronger stock performance and a more diversified portfolio, underscoring competitive and valuation concerns for VRT. Vertiv vs. Amphenol
• Negative Sentiment: RBC’s price-target reduction, along with a report that Vertiv’s shares weakened following the naming of Michael Resha, adds to near-term investor caution. The stock also remains volatile and trades at a relatively elevated earnings multiple.

Vertiv Company Profile

Vertiv Holdings Co provides digital infrastructure and continuity solutions for data centers, communication networks, and other technology-intensive facilities. The company helps customers design, build, operate, and maintain infrastructure that supports the availability, performance, and efficiency of critical digital systems.

Its product portfolio includes power management and distribution equipment, uninterruptible power supplies, switchgear, busways, racks, integrated modular systems, and data center infrastructure.