Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT Shares Acquired by WT Asset Management Ltd

Key Points

• WT Asset Management boosted its position in Vertiv by 3.4%, adding 11,473 shares to hold 349,173 shares (about 0.09% of Vertiv) valued at $56.57M, making VRT ~2.2% of WTAM's portfolio and its 18th largest holding.
• Q1 earnings beat: Vertiv reported $1.17 EPS (vs. $1.00 consensus) and ~30% revenue growth, raised Q2 and FY26 EPS guidance, and prompted multiple analyst price‑target upgrades and a sharp post‑earnings rally.
• Insider selling and valuation risk: Insiders sold roughly $123M of stock over the last quarter, raising concern about near‑term conviction even as institutional ownership sits near 89.9% and analysts flag stretched valuations.

WT Asset Management Ltd increased its position in Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT - Free Report) by 3.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 349,173 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 11,473 shares during the period. Vertiv accounts for about 2.2% of WT Asset Management Ltd's investment portfolio, making the stock its 18th biggest holding. WT Asset Management Ltd owned about 0.09% of Vertiv worth $56,570,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of VRT. Howard Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in Vertiv by 3.0% during the third quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. now owns 1,837 shares of the company's stock worth $277,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. Investors Asset Management of Georgia Inc. GA ADV boosted its holdings in Vertiv by 1.9% in the third quarter. Investors Asset Management of Georgia Inc. GA ADV now owns 3,020 shares of the company's stock worth $456,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. Waterfront Wealth Inc. increased its stake in Vertiv by 2.5% during the fourth quarter. Waterfront Wealth Inc. now owns 2,253 shares of the company's stock valued at $365,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Balance Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. Balance Wealth LLC now owns 2,089 shares of the company's stock worth $338,000 after purchasing an additional 57 shares during the period. Finally, Legacy Capital Group California Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 3.2% during the fourth quarter. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. now owns 1,859 shares of the company's stock worth $301,000 after purchasing an additional 57 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.92% of the company's stock.

Key Vertiv News

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently commented on VRT. TD Cowen lifted their price target on shares of Vertiv from $269.00 to $347.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $281.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a report on Thursday, February 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Vertiv from $305.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday. Barclays upped their price objective on Vertiv from $300.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on shares of Vertiv from $277.00 to $311.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $278.38.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Steven Reinemund sold 65,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.95, for a total transaction of $16,506,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 68,333 shares in the company, valued at approximately $17,353,165.35. This trade represents a 48.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Jan Van Dokkum sold 38,647 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $254.87, for a total value of $9,849,960.89. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 25,000 shares in the company, valued at $6,371,750. This represents a 60.72% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 489,761 shares of company stock valued at $123,356,815 over the last quarter. Insiders own 2.63% of the company's stock.

Vertiv Price Performance

NYSE VRT 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 firm has a market capitalization of $123.83 billion, a PE ratio of 81.32, a P/E/G ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 2.04. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $268.45 and its 200 day simple moving average is $209.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 1.22.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $1.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.00 by $0.17. Vertiv had a return on equity of 49.90% and a net margin of 14.37%.The firm had revenue of $2.65 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.63 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.64 earnings per share. 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. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.37 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th were paid a dividend of $0.0625 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Vertiv's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 7.33%.

Vertiv 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.

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