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Outperform 78 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:78Outperform
Price Target:
$294.00
â–²(15.34% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/04/26
The score is driven by strong fundamentals (profitability turnaround and standout free-cash-flow generation) and very bullish guidance/backlog signals from the latest earnings call. These positives are partially offset by expensive valuation (high P/E), overbought technical readings, and execution/visibility risks tied to revenue timing (lumpy, elongated backlog) and regional softness (APAC/EMEA).
Positive Factors
Strong free cash flow generation
Sustained, high free cash flow provides durable funding for capacity buildouts, acquisitions, debt reduction, and shareholder returns. High FCF relative to net income indicates earnings quality and resilience through cycles, enabling strategic reinvestment without immediate equity dilution.
Large backlog and order intake
A sizable backlog and outsized book-to-bill give multi-quarter revenue visibility and support sustained organic growth targets. This backlog underpins management's 2026 guidance and enables capacity planning, pricing power and predictable revenue conversion over the medium term.
Product, services and strategic M&A
Expanding services and targeted M&A strengthen differentiation in high-growth AI/data center cooling and fluid management. Recurring service revenue and integrated thermal solutions increase customer stickiness and margins, improving long-term revenue mix and competitive moat.
Negative Factors
Sharp trailing revenue decline
A material recent revenue drop signals demand normalization or lost volume that can pressure margin sustainability and makes margin gains less durable. Recovery depends on backlog conversion and regional demand, creating execution risk for multi-quarter margin targets.
Regional demand weakness (APAC & EMEA)
Persistent softness in China and EMEA creates geographic concentration risk where Americas must offset weaker regions. Prolonged regional underperformance can compress margins, slow global revenue recovery, and force pricing or mix tradeoffs that reduce durable profit expansion.
Order lumpiness, elongated backlog and reduced disclosure
Longer conversion windows and no quarterly order/backlog reporting reduce forecast visibility and complicate capacity, working‑capital and inventory planning. This heightens execution risk: large backlog size can coexist with volatile revenue timing and margin unpredictability.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Vertiv Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionVertiv Holdings Co, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and life cycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments. It offers AC and DC power management products, thermal management products, integrated rack systems, modular solutions, and management systems for monitoring and controlling digital infrastructure that are integral to the technologies used for various services, including e-commerce, online banking, file sharing, video on-demand, energy storage, wireless communications, Internet of Things, and online gaming. The company also provides lifecycle management services, predictive analytics, and professional services for deploying, maintaining, and optimizing its products and their related systems; and preventative maintenance, acceptance testing, engineering and consulting, performance assessments, remote monitoring, training, spare parts, and critical digital infrastructure software services. It offers its products primarily under the Liebert, NetSure, Geist, E&I, Powerbar, and Avocent brands. The company serves social media, financial services, healthcare, transportation, retail, education, and government industries through a network of direct sales professionals, independent sales representatives, channel partners, and original equipment manufacturers in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Vertiv Holdings Co is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
How the Company Makes MoneyVertiv generates revenue through multiple streams, primarily by selling its hardware products such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), thermal management equipment, and modular data centers. Additionally, the company offers services including installation, maintenance, and consulting, which provide recurring revenue through service contracts. Key revenue streams also include software solutions that enhance the management and efficiency of data centers. Vertiv benefits from significant partnerships with major technology firms and service providers, which help expand its market reach and enhance its product offerings. The growing demand for data center infrastructure and the increasing reliance on cloud computing contribute to the company's earnings potential.

Vertiv Holdings Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Revenue by Geography
Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
Chart InsightsVertiv Holdings is experiencing strong revenue growth in the Americas and APAC regions, driven by strategic capacity investments and robust demand, as highlighted in their latest earnings call. The Americas saw a remarkable 43% increase in Q3, while APAC grew by 21%. However, EMEA faces challenges with a 4% decline due to power availability and regulatory issues, which are expected to persist until late 2026. Despite these regional disparities, Vertiv's overall financial performance remains robust, supported by a solid backlog and increased full-year guidance.
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Vertiv Holdings Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 11, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveys strong, broad-based operational and financial momentum: very large order intake, a rapidly growing backlog, substantial revenue, margin expansion, excellent cash generation, and confident 2026 guidance. These positives are tempered by regional softness in APAC (notably China) and EMEA, order lumpiness and a need to scale capacity (higher near-term CapEx). The company presents realistic mitigation plans (pricing, supplier cooperation, capacity build-outs) and retains strong balance sheet flexibility.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Massive Order Intake and Backlog Expansion
Q4 organic orders +152% year-over-year and +117% sequentially; trailing twelve-month organic orders +81%. Book-to-bill ~2.9x and backlog at $15 billion, more than double prior year and +57% sequentially.
Strong Revenue Growth
Q4 organic net sales +19% year-over-year; FY2025 net sales $10.2 billion, +26% organic growth and above guidance by $30 million. Americas led with FY growth of +41% and Q4 Americas organic sales +46%.
Margin Expansion and Profitability
Q4 adjusted operating margin 23.2%, up 170 basis points YoY; Q4 adjusted operating profit $668 million (+33% YoY). FY adjusted operating profit $2.1 billion, +35% and FY operating margin 20.4%, +100 basis points.
Earnings Outperformance
Q4 adjusted diluted EPS $1.36, +37% YoY and $0.10 ahead of prior guidance. FY adjusted diluted EPS $4.20, +47% and $0.10 above guidance.
Robust Cash Generation and Leverage
Q4 adjusted free cash flow $910 million, +151% YoY. FY adjusted free cash flow ~ $1.9 billion (+66% YoY) with adjusted FCF conversion ~115%. Net leverage exited Q4 at 0.5x.
Confident and Upside 2026 Guidance
2026 guidance: adjusted diluted EPS ~ $6.20 (midpoint, ~43% growth), net sales guidance $13.5 billion (midpoint, ~28% organic growth), adjusted operating profit ~$3.04 billion and margin ~22.5% (210 bps expansion), and adjusted FCF ~$2.2 billion (+17%).
Service and Solution Momentum
Life cycle services orders growth >25% YoY. Strategic acquisitions (PerchRight) strengthen fluid management and liquid-cooling capabilities for AI data centers, enhancing recurring revenue and differentiation.
Product & System Leadership
Launch and deployment momentum for converged prefabricated solutions (OneCore and Vertiv SmartRun) with demonstrated large-customer wins and scale; pricing continued to exceed inflation in 2025 and expected to do so in 2026.
Negative Updates
APAC and China Weakness
Q4 APAC organic sales down ~9% (APAC sales down ~10% reported) primarily due to muted macro conditions in China. Management expects China's soft growth to persist in 2026 despite strength in India and rest of Asia.
EMEA Sales and Margin Pressure
Q4 EMEA organic sales down 14% (reported sales down ~8%); FY EMEA down ~2% organically. Q4 EMEA adjusted operating margin 22.1%, down from 26.6% prior year (margin pressure from volume deleverage), and management expects EMEA softness to continue into 1Q with sales down mid-20% in the quarter guide.
Order Lumpiness and Longer Backlog Duration
Management emphasized order lumpiness leading to volatility and noted backlog shape is elongated into a 12–18 month window (longer conversion horizon vs. typical shorter cycles), which can complicate revenue timing and forecasting.
CapEx and Capacity Execution Risk
CapEx stepping up to ~3–4% of sales in 2026 (from historical 2–3%) to support capacity expansion; higher near-term investment could pressure incremental margins until capacity is fully realized and scaled.
Regional Near‑Term Guidance Headwinds
1Q 2026 guide expects EMEA to be down mid-20% and APAC to be only low-20% growth (versus Americas high-30s), indicating short-term geographic imbalance and potential near-term downside risk to revenue mix.
Disclosure Change on Orders Reporting
Company announced it will no longer report actual orders or quarterly backlog in earnings, which reduces transparency for investors and may increase perceived volatility or uncertainty.
Company Guidance
Vertiv guided to a strong 2026 outlook: adjusted diluted EPS of $6.20 (≈43% growth at the midpoint), net sales of $13.5B (≈28% organic growth), adjusted operating profit of $3.04B and an adjusted operating margin of 22.5% (≈210 bps expansion), and adjusted free cash flow of $2.2B (≈17% growth); regionally they expect The Americas to grow in the high‑30s%, APAC in the mid‑20s%, and EMEA flat to down mid‑single digits. For Q1 2026 the company guided EPS of $0.98 (≈53% growth), net sales of ~$2.6B (≈22% organic), adjusted operating profit of ~$495M and a 19% margin (≈250 bps expansion). Management also plans to step up CapEx to about 3–4% of sales in 2026 (from a historical 2–3%), noted pricing that exceeded inflation in 2025, and cited strong order/backlog visibility (book‑to‑bill ~2.9x, $15B backlog) supporting the plan.

Vertiv Holdings Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong profitability and cash generation underpin the score: TTM net income ~$1.33B with ~10.7% net margin and robust free cash flow of ~$1.92B (~88% of net income). Balance sheet progress is positive (debt-to-equity ~0.92, strong ROE), but leverage history and a sharp TTM revenue decline (-24.2%) add durability and demand-normalization risk.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Profitability has improved materially versus earlier years, with TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) net income of ~$1.33B and net margin around 10.7% versus low-single-digit margins in 2021–2022 and a loss in 2020. Operating profitability is also stronger, with TTM operating margin ~15.7% and EBITDA margin ~18.7%. The key drawback is the sharp TTM revenue decline (-24.2%) after solid growth in 2023–2024, which raises questions on demand normalization and sustainability of recent margin gains.
Balance Sheet
68
Positive
Leverage and returns have improved meaningfully over time: debt-to-equity has come down from very high levels in 2020–2022 to ~0.92 in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months), while return on equity increased to ~35% in TTM, reflecting stronger earnings. However, the balance sheet still carries notable leverage history (above 1x debt-to-equity in 2023–2024) and the step-change in total debt between 2024 and TTM suggests the capital structure may be in transition, which can add uncertainty when evaluating durability.
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
Cash generation is a standout: TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow is ~$2.14B and free cash flow is ~$1.92B, with free cash flow growth of ~40% versus the prior period. Free cash flow is well-supported by earnings (free cash flow at ~88% of net income), indicating good earnings quality. The main watch item is that operating cash flow relative to operating profit is not especially high (coverage around ~0.44), suggesting working-capital or timing effects can still meaningfully influence near-term cash conversion.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue10.23B8.01B6.86B5.69B5.00B
Gross Profit3.51B2.75B2.22B1.40B1.38B
EBITDA2.21B1.19B1.02B616.70M483.80M
Net Income1.33B495.80M460.20M76.60M119.60M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets12.21B9.13B8.00B7.10B6.94B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.83B1.23B788.60M273.20M447.10M
Total Debt3.40B3.32B3.13B3.37B3.13B
Total Liabilities8.27B6.70B5.98B5.65B5.52B
Stockholders Equity3.94B2.43B2.01B1.44B1.42B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow1.89B1.14B765.90M-263.80M126.30M
Operating Cash Flow2.11B1.32B900.50M-152.80M210.90M
Investing Cash Flow-1.50B-201.70M-139.10M-112.10M-1.22B
Financing Cash Flow-72.30M-652.10M-247.50M100.20M914.90M

Vertiv Holdings Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price254.89
Price Trends
50DMA
194.71
Positive
100DMA
185.76
Positive
200DMA
156.80
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
19.39
Negative
RSI
71.83
Negative
STOCH
76.00
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VRT, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 254.89 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 228.17, above the 50-day MA of 194.71, and above the 200-day MA of 156.80, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 19.39 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 71.83 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 76.00 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for VRT.

Vertiv Holdings Risk Analysis

Vertiv Holdings disclosed 47 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Vertiv Holdings reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Vertiv Holdings Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
79
Outperform
$146.39B35.9821.57%1.29%8.24%6.21%
79
Outperform
$27.48B30.9125.07%1.18%0.82%16.05%
78
Outperform
$98.61B74.7141.81%0.11%28.76%76.31%
77
Outperform
$6.12B20.5716.74%0.67%6.17%20.86%
77
Outperform
$19.45B45.4712.30%0.84%5.31%5.76%
74
Outperform
$12.85B87.2811.64%0.18%17.18%235.76%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
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Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
VRT
Vertiv Holdings
257.75
171.48
198.77%
AEIS
Advanced Energy
340.42
233.58
218.62%
ETN
Eaton
377.40
101.72
36.90%
ENS
EnerSys
165.97
68.51
70.29%
HUBB
Hubbell B
516.98
169.50
48.78%
NVT
nVent Electric
120.27
65.72
120.46%

Vertiv Holdings Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Vertiv Strengthens Liquidity With New Investment-Grade Financing
Positive
Mar 4, 2026

On March 3, 2026, Vertiv completed its debut investment-grade senior unsecured notes offering, raising $2.1 billion across four tranches with maturities of 10, 20, 30, and 40 years, and closed a new $2.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The company used roughly $2.08 billion in net proceeds, along with cash on hand, to fully repay its existing secured term loan and refinance its prior $800 million asset-based revolver, extending debt maturities, releasing associated guarantees and liens, and materially strengthening its liquidity profile.

The new five-year revolving facility, which can be upsized by up to $1 billion and is priced off Vertiv’s credit ratings, replaces the former ABL structure with a larger, ratings-linked unsecured line of credit. These transactions followed February 2026 rating upgrades by S&P and Moody’s that brought Vertiv to investment-grade status at Baa3 / BBB- / BBB-, reinforcing the company’s improved balance sheet, diversifying funding sources and enhancing financial flexibility to support its growth strategy while preserving a strong net leverage position.

The most recent analyst rating on (VRT) stock is a Buy with a $298.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vertiv Holdings stock, see the VRT Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Vertiv Holdings Completes $1 Billion Acquisition of Purge Rite
Positive
Dec 5, 2025

On December 4, 2025, Vertiv Corporation, a subsidiary of Vertiv Holdings Co, completed the acquisition of Purge Rite Intermediate, LLC for approximately $1.0 billion in cash. This acquisition enhances Vertiv’s capabilities in specialized fluid management services for high-density computing and AI applications, strengthening its position as a leader in next-generation thermal chain services for liquid cooling systems. The integration of PurgeRite’s expertise is expected to improve system performance, reduce downtime risks, and expand service scale, benefiting Vertiv’s global operations and its stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (VRT) stock is a Hold with a $181.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vertiv Holdings stock, see the VRT Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 04, 2026