Short Interest in Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) Expands By 47.4%

Key Points

• Short interest in Vertiv jumped 47.4% in March to 13,137,876 shares (about 3.5% of shares sold short) with a days-to-cover ratio of 1.0 based on average volume.
• Bullish momentum from analysts and AI demand has lifted the stock—Citigroup and Goldman Sachs raised price targets (to $340 and $311), the company acquired BMarko and partnered with Nvidia, and the shares traded up to $310.48.
• Offsetting bullish signals, insiders have been selling significant stock: 489,761 shares worth roughly $123.4 million were sold in the past three months, and insiders now own just 2.63% of the company.

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 13,137,876 shares, a growth of 47.4% from the March 15th total of 8,912,395 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 13,452,993 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days. Approximately 3.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Vertiv Stock Up 3.5%

NYSE VRT traded up $10.52 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $310.48. 4,985,708 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,460,141. The company has a 50 day moving average of $250.01 and a two-hundred day moving average of $200.43. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The firm has a market cap of $118.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 91.05, a PEG ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 2.04. Vertiv has a 52-week low of $65.93 and a 52-week high of $312.46.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $1.36 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.29 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $2.88 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.89 billion. Vertiv had a return on equity of 49.55% and a net margin of 13.03%.The business's revenue for the quarter was up 22.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.99 EPS. Vertiv has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.950-1.010 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 5.970-6.070 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Vertiv will post 3.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

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

Vertiv News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citi raised its price target to $340 and kept a Buy rating, citing continued AI-driven demand for data‑center infrastructure; that lift in analyst conviction is a key driver of buying interest. Citi Raises Vertiv Price Target to $340
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup and Goldman Sachs both raised price targets (Citigroup to $340; Goldman Sachs to $311) and maintain Buy ratings, adding upward pressure on the stock by signaling more upside vs. the market. Benzinga: Price Target Changes
• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv announced the acquisition of BMarko Structures to expand in‑house structural fabrication and scale manufactured/converged infrastructure — a direct capacity play to support faster AI data‑center deployments. Vertiv Acquires BMarko Structures
• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv is listed among the handful of companies partnering with Nvidia in 2026, reinforcing its role in the AI supply chain and validating demand expectations for its infrastructure products. Vertiv Is Among The Companies That Partnered With Nvidia in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv and CPower announced integration of Vertiv EnergyCore Grid BESS with a VPP platform to monetize behind‑the‑meter storage and support interconnection — a move that enhances data‑center resilience and potential recurring services revenue. CPower and Vertiv Collaborate
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage and Q4 peer reviews (electrical systems sector) highlight Vertiv’s strong growth vs. peers but are more context than new catalysts. Electrical Systems Stocks Q4 In Review
• Neutral Sentiment: Market notes and wrapups (Zacks/other outlets) report recent outperformance, reflecting the cumulative effect of the items above rather than new fundamental changes. Vertiv Outperforms Broader Market

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Roger Fradin sold 101,666 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $252.13, for a total transaction of $25,633,048.58. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Jan Van Dokkum sold 38,647 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $254.87, for a total value of $9,849,960.89. Following the sale, the director owned 25,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,371,750. This represents a 60.72% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 489,761 shares of company stock valued at $123,356,815 in the last three months. 2.63% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vertiv

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Empowered Funds LLC raised its holdings in Vertiv by 25.9% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 11,557 shares of the company's stock valued at $834,000 after acquiring an additional 2,377 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Vertiv during the 2nd quarter worth $567,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC boosted its position in Vertiv by 19.8% during the 2nd quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 1,390 shares of the company's stock worth $178,000 after purchasing an additional 230 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia boosted its position in Vertiv by 49.7% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 29,239 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,755,000 after buying an additional 9,712 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ossiam purchased a new position in Vertiv in the 2nd quarter valued at about $50,000. 89.92% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

VRT has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Citigroup raised their price target on Vertiv from $286.00 to $340.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on Vertiv from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $281.00 price objective on shares of Vertiv in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings raised Vertiv from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, HSBC initiated coverage on Vertiv in a report on Wednesday, March 25th. They set a "buy" rating and a $325.00 target price for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $246.76.

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.

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