With a market cap of around $112 billion, Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services that support data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities. It serves customers worldwide through direct sales teams, channel partners, independent representatives, and original equipment manufacturers.
Companies valued at more than $10 billion are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and Vertiv fits this criterion perfectly. The company offers a broad portfolio of power management, thermal management, infrastructure, and software solutions designed to ensure the reliability and efficiency of digital operations, including applications in artificial intelligence, e-commerce, online banking, and telecommunications.
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Shares of the Westerville, Ohio-based company have decreased 26.6% from its 52-week high of $379.93. Over the past three months, its shares have fallen 3.2%, lagging behind the broader Nasdaq Composite’s ($NASX) 2.6% rise during the same period.
www.barchart.com VRT stock is up 73% on a YTD basis, surpassing NASX’s 13.3% return. Longer term, shares of the company have climbed 123.2% over the past 52 weeks, compared to NASX's 20.4% increase over the same time frame.
The stock has been trading below its 50-day moving average since June.
www.barchart.com Vertiv reported strong Q2 2026 results on Jul. 29, with net sales rising 24% to $3.27 billion, adjusted operating profit increasing 51% to $738 million, and adjusted diluted EPS jumping 60% to $1.52. The strong performance was driven by intensifying AI and data-center demand, operational execution and productivity gains, with adjusted operating margin expanding 410 basis points to 22.6%, operating cash flow surging 241% to $1.1 billion and adjusted free cash flow rising 234% to $925 million.
Vertiv also raised its full-year 2026 outlook, targeting $13.8 billion - $14.2 billion in sales, 30% - 32% organic growth and $6.65 - $6.75 in adjusted diluted EPS, and forecasting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.77 - $1.83 and 43% - 48% growth.
In comparison, VRT stock has outperformed its rival, Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB). HUBB stock has gained 3.5% on a YTD basis and 5.1% over the past 52 weeks.
Due to the stock’s strong performance over the past year, analysts remain bullish about its prospects. VRT stock has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy” from 26 analysts in coverage, and the mean price target of $337.04 is a premium of 22% to current levels.
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