Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT Shares Sold by Highlander Partners L.P.

Key Points

• Highlander Partners cut its Vertiv stake by 25%, selling 66,000 shares and retaining 197,569 shares valued at approximately $66.15 million. Vertiv remains the firm’s largest holding, representing 22.2% of its portfolio.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $357.83, despite some firms reducing targets or downgrading the stock.
• Vertiv reported quarterly EPS of $1.52, beating estimates, while revenue rose 24.1% year over year. However, the stock trades at a demanding valuation, with a price-to-earnings ratio above 63, and a company director recently sold $3.88 million in shares under a pre-arranged trading plan.

Highlander Partners L.P. lowered its holdings in shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT - Free Report) by 25.0% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 197,569 shares of the company's stock after selling 66,000 shares during the period. Vertiv accounts for approximately 22.2% of Highlander Partners L.P.'s holdings, making the stock its largest position. Highlander Partners L.P. owned about 0.05% of Vertiv worth $66,150,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of VRT. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Vertiv by 58.3% in the fourth quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 152 shares of the company's stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Sankala Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vertiv during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 211.3% during the 4th quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 165 shares of the company's stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Rossby Financial LCC bought a new stake in Vertiv in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. raised its stake in Vertiv by 98.9% in the 4th quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 187 shares of the company's stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.92% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have commented on VRT. Fox Advisors raised shares of Vertiv from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Vertiv from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Vertiv from $414.00 to $358.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Piper Sandler set a $375.00 target price on shares of Vertiv in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Evercore set a $375.00 price target on shares of Vertiv in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, Vertiv has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $357.83.

Key Headlines Impacting Vertiv

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI power infrastructure expansion: Vertiv will pay approximately $1.45 billion in cash at closing, with up to $1.15 billion in additional payments tied to 12- and 24-month earnings targets. UIG adds microgrid controls, onsite-generation orchestration, switchgear and behind-the-meter power capabilities, extending Vertiv’s offering from the electrical grid to the data-center chip. Management expects the acquisition to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in the first year after closing. Vertiv’s UIG Deal Targets the Next Big Constraint in AI Data Centers
• Positive Sentiment: Strong AI-driven growth narrative: Recent analysis highlights Vertiv’s 60% year-over-year adjusted EPS growth in the second quarter, higher full-year guidance, doubled deferred revenue and expected third-quarter revenue growth of roughly 40%. Its technical integration with NVIDIA and expanding cooling and power portfolio continue to support investor enthusiasm. Vertiv Holdings: The Market Is Making The Same Mistake Twice, Still A Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Positive analyst and institutional sentiment: Vertiv retains a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating, while reports point to strong interest from billionaire-led funds and potential competitive advantages over other AI cooling and infrastructure providers. Vertiv Receives Moderate Buy Consensus
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation remains demanding: Analysts view Vertiv’s growth prospects favorably, but the stock’s elevated earnings multiple leaves limited room for execution disappointments and makes future gains dependent on continued strong AI infrastructure growth. Vertiv AI Infrastructure Growth and Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares worth approximately $3.88 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The planned nature limits its significance, but the transaction reduced his direct ownership by about 48%. Vertiv Director Insider Sale

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Vertiv news, Director Edward Monser sold 15,287 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.82, for a total transaction of $3,880,146.34. Following the transaction, the director 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 document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 1.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Vertiv Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE VRT opened at $280.76 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 1.03. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $282.72 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $291.20. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a one year low of $118.70 and a one year high of $379.93. The firm has a market cap of $108.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 63.52, a P/E/G ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 2.07.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.09. The company 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 company's revenue was up 24.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm 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. On average, equities analysts forecast that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.72 EPS for the current year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 24th. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th will be given a dividend of $0.0625 per share. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 14th. Vertiv's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 5.66%.

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.

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