Darwin Wealth Management LLC Reduces Stock Position in Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT

Darwin Wealth Management LLC cut its holdings in shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) by 26.7% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 10,602 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,863 shares during the quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Vertiv were worth $1,718,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Financial Management Professionals Inc. grew its position in shares of Vertiv by 1,560.0% in the 3rd quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 166 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 156 shares in the last quarter. Promus Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vertiv in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Pacer Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Vertiv by 67.6% in the 3rd quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 171 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC grew its position in shares of Vertiv by 54.0% in the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 194 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 68 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Park Place Capital Corp grew its position in shares of Vertiv by 624.0% in the 4th quarter. Park Place Capital Corp now owns 181 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 156 shares in the last quarter. 89.92% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vertiv Trading Up 7.1%

NYSE:VRT opened at $280.84 on Thursday. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a 12-month low of $61.28 and a 12-month high of $285.60. The firm has a market capitalization of $107.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 82.36, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 2.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.55 and a quick ratio of 1.22. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $243.80 and a 200 day simple moving average of $196.89.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by $0.07. Vertiv had a return on equity of 49.55% and a net margin of 13.03%.The company had revenue of $2.88 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.89 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.99 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 22.7% on a year-over-year basis. 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 predict that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 3.59 EPS for the current year.

Vertiv Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were 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 was Tuesday, March 17th. Vertiv’s payout ratio is 7.33%.

Insider Activity at Vertiv

In other Vertiv news, Director Roger Fradin sold 101,667 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $253.42, for a total transaction of $25,764,451.14. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 40,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,136,800. The trade was a 71.76% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Edward L. Monser sold 77,294 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $245.49, for a total value of $18,974,904.06. Following the transaction, the director owned 16,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,050,585. This trade represents a 82.41% 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 worth $123,356,815 in the last ninety days. 2.63% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Vertiv

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors are revising expectations after Vertiv reported 26% organic growth and $10.2B in sales; the company is expanding Americas capacity and is targeting ~28% growth in 2026 as AI-driven data‑center demand accelerates, supporting the stock rally. Vertiv Benefits From Strong International Expansion: More Upside Ahead?
• Positive Sentiment: Quant models and published price‑targets are bullish: 24/7 Wall St. rates VRT a BUY with a target near $279, citing substantial 12‑month gains and further upside in their projection—supporting momentum traders and momentum-driven inflows. Vertiv Holdings (VRT) Stock Price Prediction
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage lists Vertiv among top ways to get AI exposure—reinforcing investor interest in the company as a beneficiary of AI/data‑center buildouts. This thematic positioning can attract sector ETF and thematic-fund flows. Seeking AI Exposure? Top Ranked Stocks Worth a Look
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying: Azzad Asset Management increased its stake modestly in Q4, a small sign of continued institutional interest that can support price stability. Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV Acquires 2,288 Shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT
• Neutral Sentiment: Vertiv set the date for its Q1 2026 results and conference call (April 22). The report and accompanying presentation will be the next major catalyst — it could confirm the growth narrative or introduce short‑term volatility depending on guidance and margin detail. Vertiv Announces Date of First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Market‑color pieces note Vertiv has outpaced the market in recent sessions, reflecting momentum trading; this helps explain intraday strength but increases the chance of short‑term profit‑taking ahead of the earnings print. Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Wall Street Zen lowered Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 14th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $260.00 target price (down from $280.00) on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. HSBC assumed coverage on Vertiv in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $325.00 target price for the company. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on Vertiv from $204.00 to $277.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Vertiv presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $237.45.

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.