
Vertiv (VRT)
NYSEIndustrialsElectrical Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-07-07
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Track VRT free→Vertiv grows sales strongly, aiming for about $14 billion in 2026. EPS is expected to rise to about $5.70, showing better profits. New facilities and acquisitions boost its AI data center business. The company keeps raising guidance, showing confidence in growth.
Recent guidance cuts and a sharp stock selloff show risks. Revenue growth may slow due to timing issues in key markets. High valuation and volatile management add uncertainty.
The stock trades about 34% above our fair value near $231, reflecting analysts' 40% revenue growth expectations. Our fair value is well below the Street median, indicating the market prices in strong growth that may be optimistic.
Breaks if: EPS falls below $5.60 in FY26
Continue to enhance EPS guidance to reflect improved financial performance.
Stated in 4 of last 4 quarters. EPS guidance has been consistently raised, with the latest expectation for full year 2026 at $5.60 to $5.70, up from $3.80 in 2025-Q3. This reflects a trajectory of delivering improved financial performance.
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“Expect full year 2026 diluted EPS of $5.60 to $5.70.”
“Expect full year 2026 diluted EPS of $5.27 to $5.37.”
“The company has increased its adjusted diluted EPS from $3.80 to $4.10.”
“We now expect adjusted diluted EPS of $3.80, up from $3.55.”
Breaks if: Revenue falls below $13.5 billion in FY26
Raise revenue guidance to reflect strong sales performance and growth expectations.
Stated in 4 of last 4 quarters. Revenue guidance has been consistently increased, with the latest expectation for 2026 at $13,500 to $14,000 million, up from $9,925 million in 2025-Q2. This indicates a trajectory of strong sales performance and growth.
“Expect net sales of $13,500 to $14,000 million for 2026.”
“Expect net sales of $13,250 to $13,750 million, with organic sales growth of 27% to 29%.”
“Given the strong backlog and pipelines, Vertiv is raising its full-year 2025 guidance.”
“We now expect net sales of $9,925M - $10,075M.”
Breaks if: Acquisition not completed or integration fails by end 2026
Finalize the acquisition of Strategic Thermal Labs to enhance liquid-cooling capabilities.