| Factor | Score | Distribution | Value | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valuation | 15 | 57.8x | 17.8x | Bottom tier | |
Growth | 95 | 26.2% | 7.1% | Top tier | |
Quality | 91 | 25.3% | 4.5% | Top tier | |
Safety | 84 | 0.1x | 2.6x | Top tier | |
Capital Return | 23 | 0.09% | 2.12% | Bottom tier | |
Momentum | 54 | 121.7% | 2.9% | Around median | |
Sentiment | 76 | 14 | 3 | Top tier |
Estimates — analyst targets and a simplified DCF, not investment advice.
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Vertiv Holdings Co provides critical infrastructure for data centers and accelerated computing facilities, generating revenue from power and cooling systems, services, and integrated solutions for large projects. Its portfolio includes complete power trains, UPS systems, batteries, switchgear, liquid cooling technologies, chillers, and fluid management, in addition to installation, commissioning, and maintenance services. The company benefits from the expansion of AI data centers and rising power density, while supporting AC, 400V DC, and 800V DC architectures rather than relying on a single architecture.
In Q2 fiscal 2026, net sales reached $3.274 billion, up 24% year over year, including 18% organic growth, a 5% contribution from acquisitions, and 1% from currency. EDGAR data showed gross profit of approximately $1.2 billion, net income of $497.8 million, and earnings per share of $1.27, equivalent to a gross margin of approximately 36% and a net margin of approximately 15%. By region, Americas generated revenue of $2.071 billion, or approximately 63% of the total, compared with $720 million for APAC and approximately $484 million for EMEA.
Adjusted operating profit reached $738 million in Q2 fiscal 2026, up 51%, while adjusted operating margin expanded by 410 basis points to 22.6%. Adjusted diluted earnings per share also reached $1.52, up 60%, and adjusted free cash flow reached $925 million, up 234%, with cash conversion exceeding 150%. These results compare with revenue of $10.2 billion, net income of $1.3 billion, and earnings per share of $3.41 in fiscal 2025.
The analyst consensus is Buy, with an average price target of $368.75 and a wide range between $320 and $500; the average is approximately 3% below the 52-week high of $379.935, while the highest target exceeds that high by approximately 32%. This optimism is set against an extremely wide annual range starting at $118.70, reflecting a substantial revaluation linked to AI infrastructure growth and margin expansion, while large-project execution risks remain. The provided data does not include a valid price-to-earnings ratio for establishing a direct comparison between valuation and earnings.
Figures in the text are as of 2026-08-27; the live price is shown at the top of the page.
Demand for AI data center infrastructure is driving growth in Vertiv's power systems, cooling systems, and services. Sales increased by 24% to $3.274 billion in Q2 fiscal 2026, including 18% organic growth. The opportunity pipeline also accelerated across hyperscalers, colo, neocloud, and enterprise customers and in Americas, APAC, and EMEA. The company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue target to $14 billion, representing 37% growth from fiscal 2025.
Vertiv expects Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue of $3.75 billion at the midpoint, up 40%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.80. It is also targeting adjusted operating profit of $918 million and an adjusted operating margin of 24.5%. For fiscal 2026, the company is targeting revenue of $14 billion, adjusted diluted earnings per share of $6.70, and adjusted operating profit of $3.325 billion. Its adjusted free cash flow target is $2.5 billion, up 182% from fiscal 2025.
Adjusted operating profit reached $738 million in Q2 fiscal 2026, up 51% from Q2 fiscal 2025. Adjusted operating margin expanded by 410 basis points to 22.6%, driven by higher volume, productivity, and positive price-cost execution, partially offset by tariffs. Adjusted free cash flow reached $925 million, up 234%, supported by operating earnings and collections from project milestones. The company ended the period with negative net leverage of 0.1 times.
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Vertiv believes the coexistence of AC and DC architectures expands its potential content per megawatt rather than replacing its current portfolio all at once. Rack- and pod-level 800V DC solutions were undergoing customer validation during 2026, with deployment planned for 2027. MV DC UPS and the solid-state transformer were in development, with customer validation planned for 2027 and deployment in 2028. Vertiv's collaboration with NVIDIA and VisionBay AI in Kaohsiang provides a real-world application of the roadmap, including NVIDIA GB300 and work on an architecture associated with NVIDIA Vera Rubin.
The complexities of multiphase projects and internal and external supply chains caused minor shifts in the timing of Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue. The outlook for the second half of fiscal 2026 depends on improved execution, the launch of additional production capacity, and the conversion of a strong backlog into sales. Management assumed that some congestion would continue in its guidance, but it is nevertheless targeting 45% growth during the second half and 40% revenue growth in Q3. Organic sales in EMEA also remained down 2% in Q2, before the recovery the company assumes for the second half.
Vertiv completed the Thermo King acquisition to strengthen its heat rejection capabilities and completed the Thermal-Lube acquisition in April 2026 to add server-side and cold-plate liquid cooling expertise. Its portfolio includes Vertiv Liebert Trim Cooler and Vertiv Liebert CoolChip CDUs within closed-loop cooling trains that recirculate water. The PurgeRite near-zero service reduces the water used during commissioning by up to 90%. This portfolio is intended to cover the thermal chain from heat rejection to direct-to-chip cooling and fluid management services.
