Vertiv Holdings Co Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
Vertiv Holdings Co has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 58.4%, while the Electrical industry saw earnings growing at 15.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 17.9% per year. Vertiv Holdings Co's return on equity is 36.4%, and it has net margins of 15.1%.
Key information
58.43%
Earnings growth rate
57.87%
EPS growth rate
| Electrical Industry Growth | 9.91% |
| Revenue growth rate | 17.87% |
| Return on equity | 36.40% |
| Net Margin | 15.09% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 17
VRT: Utility Innovation Deal Will Expand AI Data Center Power Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co from about $376.80 to roughly $338.15, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What’s in the News for Vertiv Holdings Co Vertiv agreed to acquire Utility Innovation Holdings, Inc.
New Narrative • Sep 11
Every Watt Needs Cooling — Vertiv Is Buying Its Way Upstream To The Real Bottleneck
The story behind this stock Vertiv is the position I hold on the conviction that power and thermal demand in an AI data center is unconditional. That word is the whole thesis.Seeking Alpha • Sep 03
Vertiv: Filter Out The Noise, This Is A Golden Opportunity
Summary After a significant pullback, Vertiv remains a buy due to robust AI infrastructure tailwinds and strategic capacity expansion. Q2 revenue growth decelerated due to temporary supply chain issues, but margin expansion and EPS outperformance signal core business strength. Vertiv raised full-year guidance across net sales, margins, EPS, and FCF, reflecting confidence in accelerating demand and operational execution. Recent acquisitions and a lower forward P/E of 38.27 enhance Vertiv’s strategic positioning and risk/reward profile, respectively. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Sep 03
VRT: AI Data Center Power Expansion And Legal Risks Will Shape Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Vertiv Holdings Co to reflect an updated fair value estimate of about $249, incorporating slightly lower revenue growth assumptions and a reduced future P/E multiple, partly offset by a higher projected profit margin. What's in the News for Vertiv Holdings Co Vertiv agreed to acquire Utility Innovation Holdings in a transaction valued at up to US$2.6b, with about US$1.45b in cash at closing and up to US$1.15b tied to future EBITDA targets over 12 and 24 months.
Narrative Update • Aug 13
VRT: AI Data Center Infrastructure Demand Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts now set a lower price target for Vertiv Holdings Co at $427, down from $461. This change reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Analysis Article • Aug 05
Vertiv Holdings Co's (NYSE:VRT) Earnings May Just Be The Starting Point
Vertiv Holdings Co ( NYSE:VRT ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Our analysis...New Narrative • Aug 03
The Short and Long Term Compounder of Liquid Cooling industry.
Vertiv (VRT) sits at the critical intersection of the AI infrastructure boom, much like Vistra does for energy.If Vistra provides the fuel for the data centers, Vertiv provides the "plumbing" that keeps that fuel from overheating the machines. To understand how Vertiv really stands out from the crowd, you have to stop thinking of them as a "tech company" and start seeing them as a mission critical utility.
New Narrative • Jul 31
Everyone's Favorite Stock Just Fell 17% in a Day. It Still Isn't Cheap.
What Happened Yesterday Vertiv (VRT) — the single most popular name in the AI cooling and power-infrastructure trade, by every measure I can find — reported Q2 2026 earnings on July 29. Revenue grew 24% year-over-year.Narrative Update • Jul 30
VRT: AI Data Center Cooling And Capacity Investments Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co to $461.06 from $488.20, citing slightly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth and discount rate, along with a modestly higher profit margin and a lower future P/E of 44.58x compared with 50.48x previously. What's in the News Vertiv Holdings Co acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, adding advanced liquid cooling expertise for high density AI and high performance computing data centers, according to recent news reports.Analysis Article • Jun 19
Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) Stock Could Be 18.5% Undervalued After AI Cooling Deals And Raised Guidance
Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) is back in focus after a series of catalysts tied to AI data centers, including raised 2026 guidance, the acquisitions of ThermoKey and Strategic Thermal Labs, and co-development work with NVIDIA. See our latest analysis for Vertiv Holdings Co. The recent ThermoKey and Strategic Thermal Labs acquisitions, the raised 2026 guidance, and co-development work with NVIDIA have coincided with a sharp acceleration in Vertiv Holdings Co’s share price, with an 89.65% year to...Narrative Update • Jun 16
VRT: AI Data Center Backlog Strength Will Likely Outrun Future Earnings Power
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Vertiv Holdings Co to $271.16 from $155.12, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that together support a higher long term price target framework. What's in the News Vertiv Holdings is closely tied to the AI infrastructure buildout, with recent reports highlighting a $15b order backlog and operating margins above 20%, alongside strong free cash flow and growing recognition through S&P 500 inclusion and investment grade credit ratings (source: Vertiv Holdings Reports Strong Growth and Expanding Margins Amid AI Infrastructure Boom).Narrative Update • Jun 02
VRT: AI Data Center Backlog And Liquid Cooling Expansion Will Drive Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co. from $263.20 to $376.80, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that are now reflected in their refreshed valuation model. What's in the News Vertiv reported Q1 2026 net sales of about US$2.65b with roughly 30% year over year growth and adjusted diluted EPS of US$1.17.Narrative Update • May 17
VRT: AI Data Center Capacity Expansion Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co. from $394.00 to $488.20, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth of 34.84%, an adjusted profit margin of 18.75%, and a higher future P/E of about 50.48x under a slightly increased discount rate of 9.74%. What's in the News Issued earnings guidance for the second quarter, with expected net sales of US$3.25b to US$3.45b, GAAP operating profit of US$639.6m, GAAP net income of US$477.2m and diluted EPS of US$1.22, alongside updated full year 2026 guidance for net sales of US$13.5b to US$14.0b, GAAP operating profit of US$2,882.6m, GAAP net income of US$2,213.0m and diluted EPS of US$5.60 to US$5.70 (Corporate guidance) Announced roughly US$50m of investment to expand manufacturing in Ironton, Ohio, and headquarters facilities in Westerville, Ohio, with the projects expected to create hundreds of jobs through 2029 and increase liquid cooling and chilled water system capacity by about 45% (Business expansion) Disclosed four new or expanding manufacturing facilities in the Americas, including additional South Carolina sites expected to lift regional capacity by about 7x and a Mexicali, Mexico expansion anticipated to increase capacity by about 45% for power technologies serving high density AI applications (Business expansion) Added to multiple equity indices, including the S&P 500, S&P 500 Growth, S&P 500 Industrials, S&P Composite 1500, S&P Global 1200 and several related sub indices, while also being removed from the Russell Small Cap Comp Growth Index (Index changes) Expanded data center partnerships and offerings, including collaboration on NVIDIA AI factory reference designs, a Bring Your Own Power & Cooling solution with Generate Capital for power constrained data centers, and new high capacity Vertiv PowerBar Track busway systems targeted at AI workloads (Client, alliance and product announcements) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from $394.00 to $488.20, reflecting a higher implied valuation per share.Narrative Update • May 02
VRT: AI Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted Vertiv Holdings Co.'s price target by $24 to $394, reflecting updated assumptions that combine a slightly higher discount rate with adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Vertiv issued earnings guidance for the second quarter, with expected net sales of $3.25b to $3.45b, GAAP operating profit of $639.6m, GAAP net income of $477.2m, and diluted EPS of $1.22.Narrative Update • Apr 18
VRT: AI Manufacturing Expansion And Index Inclusion Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have increased their Vertiv Holdings Co. price target from $325.00 to $370.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E that they view as better aligned with the company’s current outlook. What's in the News Plans for a roughly US$50 million investment to expand manufacturing in Ironton, Ohio and headquarters facilities in Westerville, Ohio, with the projects expected to add hundreds of jobs through 2029 and lift liquid cooling and chilled water system capacity at Ironton by about 45% (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 03
VRT: AI Data Center Manufacturing Expansion Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Vertiv Holdings Co. to $325 from $320. They cited updates to their models that reflect revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Mar 20
VRT: AI Data Center Infrastructure Partnerships Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts maintained Vertiv Holdings Co.'s price target at $320.00, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that remain broadly consistent with prior expectations. What's in the News Vertiv outlined its role in NVIDIA's Vera Rubin DSX AI factory reference design and Omniverse DSX Blueprint, providing simulation ready digital power and cooling assets, validated interfaces, and standardized 12.5MW Vertiv OneCore infrastructure blocks intended to support AI deployments from smaller clusters to gigawatt scale projects.Narrative Update • Mar 06
VRT: Data Center Power Solutions And AI Services Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Vertiv Holdings Co. to $320.00 from $245.20, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that contribute to a higher fair value estimate. What's in the News Vertiv and Generate Capital announced a collaboration to provide Bring Your Own Power & Cooling solutions for data centers in US markets with constrained grid access, combining Vertiv infrastructure with Generate financing and operations to support faster, capital light deployments.New Narrative • Feb 26
The Infrastructure AI Cannot Be Built Without
Synopsis Approximately 80% of Gen Z university students are "concerned" or "very concerned" about climate change, with many extending this anxiety to the environmental toll of AI. Headlines warn of data centres drinking millions of litres of water daily, but water is the symptom, not the disease.Narrative Update • Feb 20
VRT: AI Data Center Services And 2026 Outlook Will Frame Balanced Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co to $263.20 from $198.45, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly adjusted discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Vertiv issued earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2026, with expected net sales between US$2.5b and US$2.7b, diluted GAAP EPS of US$0.80, GAAP operating profit of US$424.8m, and GAAP net income of US$312.7m (corporate guidance).Analysis Article • Feb 13
New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT)
Vertiv Holdings Co ( NYSE:VRT ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...Narrative Update • Feb 06
VRT: AI Data Center Momentum Will Likely Outrun Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co from US$92.18 to US$155.12, pointing to updated assumptions around higher projected revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the new fair value range. What's in the News Vertiv launched Vertiv Next Predict, an AI-powered managed service aimed at shifting data center maintenance toward predictive analytics, using AI-based anomaly detection, risk assessment, and prescriptive actions across power, cooling, and IT systems (Product-Related Announcements).Narrative Update • Jan 23
VRT: Expanded Partnerships And Dividend Increase Will Drive Further Upside Potential
Narrative Update Overview Analysts now see Vertiv Holdings Co. with a refreshed price framework, reflected in a higher implied fair value from about US$230.00 to roughly US$245.20. This adjustment is tied to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Jan 08
VRT: Data Center Energy Partnership And Dividend Hike Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly lifted their price target on Vertiv Holdings Co., with updated fair value estimates moving from about US$196.83 to roughly US$198.45 per share, reflecting small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Vertiv and Caterpillar, along with Solar Turbines, agreed to work together on energy optimization solutions for data centers, combining Vertiv power and cooling with Caterpillar power generation and CCHP offerings to provide predesigned, modular architectures for on-site power and cooling (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 24
VRT: Expanded Partnerships And Dividend Increase Will Support Continued Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Vertiv Holdings Co. from 165.00 to 230.00 per share, citing expectations for stronger revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, and a slightly lower future price to earnings multiple despite a higher assumed discount rate. What's in the News Vertiv raised full year 2025 earnings guidance, now targeting net sales of $10.16 billion to $10.24 billion and organic net sales growth of 26% to 28%, with expected GAAP diluted EPS of $3.41 (company guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 10
VRT: Dividend Increase And New CFO Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co, increasing their fair value estimate by about 1 percent to approximately $196.83 per share, citing slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Vertiv and Caterpillar, including subsidiary Solar Turbines, entered a strategic collaboration to deliver pre designed, modular on site power and cooling architectures for data centers, aimed at reducing deployment time and improving energy efficiency for AI centric facilities (company announcement).Narrative Update • Nov 26
VRT: Dividend Hike And CFO Appointment Will Drive Future Momentum
Analysts have raised their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co. slightly, increasing it from $192.66 to $194.63. They cite incremental improvements in projected revenue growth and adjusted discount rates, despite a marginally lower anticipated profit margin.Narrative Update • Nov 05
VRT: Measured Outlook Balances New CFO Appointment With AI Deployment Plans
Analysts have raised their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co. from $173.11 to $192.66. They cite improved revenue growth expectations and slight adjustments to profit margins and discount rates as key factors in their updated outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Raise Vertiv Price Target Amid Executive Changes and Upbeat Growth Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co. from $159.11 to $173.11 per share. This change reflects updated forecasts for stronger revenue growth and higher future valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Global AI Demand And Favorable Policies Will Expand Data Centers
Analysts have raised their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co. from $157.42 to $159.11. This reflects increased confidence in the company’s outlook, based on higher expected revenue growth and a modestly elevated discount rate.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Vertiv Holdings Co makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 11,480 | 1,732 | 1,827 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 10,843 | 1,558 | 1,728 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 10,230 | 1,333 | 1,618 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 9,696 | 1,034 | 1,518 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 9,094 | 812 | 1,438 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 8,409 | 666 | 1,406 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 8,012 | 496 | 1,374 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 7,531 | 581 | 1,361 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 7,200 | 499 | 1,354 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 6,981 | 404 | 1,318 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 6,863 | 460 | 1,312 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 6,652 | 254 | 1,267 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 6,391 | 181 | 1,235 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 6,056 | 118 | 1,195 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 5,692 | 77 | 1,178 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 5,447 | 72 | 1,165 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 5,195 | 107 | 1,128 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 5,056 | 96 | 1,112 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 4,998 | 120 | 1,109 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 4,893 | 138 | 1,045 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 4,826 | -22 | 1,039 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 4,572 | -87 | 994 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 4,371 | -327 | 1,008 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 4,237 | -402 | 1,035 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 4,145 | -312 | 1,042 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 4,274 | -275 | 1,079 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 4,431 | -141 | 1,101 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 4,431 | -146 | 1,112 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 4,286 | -321 | 1,224 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 3,879 | -387 | 1,086 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,472 | -696 | 1,306 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 3,944 | 111 | 981 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: VRT has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: VRT's current net profit margins (15.1%) are higher than last year (8.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: VRT has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 58.4% per year.
Accelerating Growth: VRT's earnings growth over the past year (113.2%) exceeds its 5-year average (58.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: VRT earnings growth over the past year (113.2%) exceeded the Electrical industry 20.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: VRT's Return on Equity (36.4%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/21 03:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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Analyst Sources
Vertiv Holdings Co is covered by 34 analysts. 28 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Luke Junk | Baird |
| Julian Mitchell | Barclays |
| Varun Govindaraj | Bernstein |