338,762 Shares in Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT Bought by Nykredit A S

Nykredit A S bought a new stake in Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 338,762 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $113,424,000. Nykredit A S owned 0.09% of Vertiv as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its position in shares of Vertiv by 58.3% during the fourth quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 152 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. Sankala Group LLC acquired a new stake in Vertiv during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in Vertiv by 211.3% during the fourth quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the period. Rossby Financial LCC acquired a new position in Vertiv in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. boosted its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 93 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.92% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $368.00 price target on shares of Vertiv in a report on Friday, July 31st. Wall Street Zen lowered Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 20th. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Vertiv from $347.00 to $387.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Zacks Research cut Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of Vertiv from $370.00 to $440.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Two 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. Based on data from MarketBeat, Vertiv presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $357.83.

Vertiv News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Expansion into AI power infrastructure: Vertiv agreed to acquire UtilityInnovation Group for approximately $1.45 billion in cash upfront, plus up to $1.15 billion in earnout payments tied to EBITDA targets. UIG adds microgrid controls, onsite-generation orchestration, switchgear and behind-the-meter power capabilities. Vertiv expects the transaction to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in the first year after closing, potentially expanding its addressable market as grid constraints delay data-center construction. Vertiv Announces Agreement to Acquire UtilityInnovation Group to Accelerate Time to Power for AI Data Centers
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared: Vertiv’s board approved a $0.0625-per-share quarterly dividend, payable September 24 to shareholders of record September 14. The roughly 0.1% yield is unlikely to materially affect the stock, but it signals continued shareholder returns. Vertiv Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Negative Sentiment: Research downgrade: Zacks Research lowered Vertiv from “strong buy” to “hold,” adding pressure after the shares had already declined about 20% over the past three months. The downgrade highlights the stock’s elevated valuation and the need for strong execution to justify future growth. Vertiv Plunges 20% in Three Months: Buy, Sell, or Hold the Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: Director Edward L. Monser sold 15,287 shares worth approximately $3.88 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Although the planned nature reduces its significance, the sale cut his direct ownership by roughly 48% and may weigh modestly on sentiment. SEC Insider Transaction Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Legal-investigation headline: Hagens Berman said it is investigating potential securities-law violations following Vertiv’s sharp decline after disappointing second-quarter results and unexpected execution challenges. The announcement is an allegation, not a finding of wrongdoing, but it adds reputational and litigation uncertainty. VRT Alert from Hagens Berman

Insider Activity

In other Vertiv news, Director Edward L. Monser sold 15,287 shares of Vertiv stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $253.82, for a total value of $3,880,146.34. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 16,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,188,030. This trade represents a 48.09% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 1.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Vertiv Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:VRT opened at $256.47 on Thursday. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a 12 month low of $118.70 and a 12 month high of $379.93. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $98.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 58.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 2.07. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $284.33 and its 200 day moving average price is $290.64.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.95 EPS. Vertiv has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.770-1.830 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.650-6.750 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

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

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.