Vertiv Holdings Co. $VRT Shares Sold by Hartline Investment Corp

Hartline Investment Corp reduced its stake in Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT) by 1.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 190,948 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,041 shares during the period. Vertiv accounts for approximately 5.3% of Hartline Investment Corp’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position. Hartline Investment Corp’s holdings in Vertiv were worth $47,848,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of VRT. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vertiv during the 1st quarter worth about $282,000. United Asset Strategies Inc. bought a new position in Vertiv in the 1st quarter valued at about $1,008,000. Centerpoint Advisory Group lifted its position in Vertiv by 19.2% during the first quarter. Centerpoint Advisory Group now owns 1,586 shares of the company’s stock worth $397,000 after acquiring an additional 256 shares during the last quarter. Swedbank AB boosted its holdings in shares of Vertiv by 64.0% during the first quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 501,259 shares of the company’s stock worth $125,605,000 after acquiring an additional 195,681 shares during the period. Finally, Schear Investment Advisers LLC grew its position in shares of Vertiv by 6.1% in the first quarter. Schear Investment Advisers LLC now owns 15,597 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,908,000 after purchasing an additional 897 shares during the last quarter. 89.92% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Vertiv Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:VRT opened at $305.67 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $324.12 and a 200-day moving average of $262.07. The stock has a market capitalization of $117.41 billion, a PE ratio of 76.80, a PEG ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 2.03. The company has a current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. Vertiv Holdings Co. has a 12 month low of $110.06 and a 12 month high of $379.93.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.00 by $0.17. The business had revenue of $2.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.63 billion. Vertiv had a net margin of 14.37% and a return on equity of 49.90%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.64 EPS. Vertiv has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.370-1.430 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.300-6.400 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Vertiv Holdings Co. will post 6.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Vertiv Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were paid a $0.0625 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Vertiv’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 6.28%.

Vertiv News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv opened a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, expanding capacity to support surging demand for AI and high-density computing infrastructure. That should help the company capture growth from hyperscale data center spending. Why Vertiv (VRT) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst-style commentary continues to highlight Vertiv as a strong growth and momentum name, with above-average financial growth and exposure to AI infrastructure trends. Is Vertiv (VRT) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Positive Sentiment: Vertiv is also being cited as one of the top AI “pick-and-shovel” stocks, reflecting investor interest in its role as an infrastructure supplier for AI buildouts. Here’s Why Vertiv (VRT) is Among the 10 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Invest In
• Neutral Sentiment: Vertiv is getting increased attention from traders and Zacks users, which can support volume and volatility, but this is more a sentiment indicator than a fundamental catalyst. Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Negative Sentiment: The stock fell more than the broader market in the latest session, suggesting investors may be taking profits or reacting to valuation concerns despite the upbeat AI-related growth narrative. Why Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on Vertiv from $277.00 to $311.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Vertiv from $305.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Vertiv from $285.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of Vertiv from $347.00 to $387.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein began coverage on shares of Vertiv in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $416.00 price target on the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Vertiv currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $333.73.

Vertiv 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.