KeyCorp Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) Stock Price

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) had its target price lowered by analysts at KeyCorp from $360.00 to $325.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. KeyCorp’s price target suggests a potential upside of 34.25% from the stock’s current price. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Vertiv’s Q2 2026 earnings at $1.40 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.80 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.03 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.40 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $8.95 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $11.35 EPS.

Several other equities analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Glj Research raised Vertiv from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Piper Sandler set a $375.00 price target on Vertiv in a research report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen downgraded Vertiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 20th. Mizuho set a $380.00 price objective on Vertiv in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Bank of America raised their price objective on Vertiv from $370.00 to $440.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $337.33.

Vertiv Stock Up 6.4%

NYSE:VRT opened at $242.09 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.38, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. Vertiv has a twelve month low of $118.70 and a twelve month high of $379.93. The company has a market cap of $92.99 billion, a PE ratio of 54.77, a P/E/G ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 2.03. The company’s 50 day moving average is $305.65 and its two-hundred day moving average is $276.86.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.09. Vertiv had a net margin of 15.09% and a return on equity of 50.47%. The business had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.95 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 24.1% on a year-over-year basis. Vertiv has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.770-1.830 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.650-6.750 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Vertiv will post 6.71 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vertiv

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. State Street Corp raised its stake in shares of Vertiv by 2.8% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 8,694,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,408,661,000 after buying an additional 235,577 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Vertiv by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 7,065,912 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,141,723,000 after buying an additional 143,821 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in Vertiv by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 5,974,205 shares of the company’s stock worth $967,881,000 after acquiring an additional 121,618 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Vertiv during the fourth quarter worth about $808,701,000. Finally, Northern Trust Corp raised its position in Vertiv by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 2,811,745 shares of the company’s stock valued at $455,531,000 after acquiring an additional 97,141 shares in the last quarter. 89.92% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Vertiv

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, adjusted operating profit, adjusted EPS, operating margin and free cash flow. Vertiv also reported adjusted EPS above expectations, supported by stronger margins and operating execution. Vertiv Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Net Sales Rise Year over Year
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators continue to cite Vertiv’s approximately $15 billion backlog, nearly 2.9-times book-to-bill ratio and expanding margins as evidence that AI data-center demand remains durable. Big Tech’s projected 2026 AI spending of more than $750 billion could further support orders for Vertiv’s power and cooling systems. Vertiv Holdings: The Market Is Selling The Wrong Number
• Positive Sentiment: Several market observers view the stock as oversold after its sharp recent decline, while upward earnings-estimate revisions could help support a rebound. Technical analysts also suggested Friday’s reversal may continue. Why Vertiv Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
• Positive Sentiment: Despite lowering its price target, Citigroup maintained a Buy rating, and other analysts continue to see substantial upside based on Vertiv’s growth outlook. One Seeking Alpha contributor reiterated a Strong Buy rating and set a $398 target. Higher Guidance Supports My Strong Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Vertiv’s second-quarter revenue came in below expectations, although revenue still grew year over year and adjusted EPS exceeded consensus. The mixed result has left investors weighing near-term execution against longer-term AI demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup cut its Vertiv price target from $414 to $358, while KeyCorp reduced its target from $360 to $325. Both firms retained favorable ratings, but the reductions reflect valuation or near-term execution concerns. Vertiv Price Target Cut by Citigroup

About Vertiv

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.