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Vertiv (VRT) stock jumps 14.49% as Q3 revenue climbs 61% and diluted EPS rises 91%.
Vertiv raises 2026 guidance after quarterly sales hit $4.313 billion, up 61% year over year.
Vertiv earnings surge as adjusted EPS reaches $2.21 and operating margin expands to 25.2%.
Vertiv stock rallies as strong data center demand drives record sales growth and higher forecasts.
Vertiv lifts its 2026 revenue outlook by $650 million as organic orders growth exceeds 100%.
Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) shares climbed 14.49% to $238.77, adding $30.21 during morning trading on October 28, 2026. The rally followed strong third-quarter results, with revenue increasing 61% and diluted earnings per share rising 91% year over year. Additionally, the company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, supported by expanding demand for critical digital infrastructure and strong order growth.
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Vertiv Holdings Reports Strong Third-Quarter Revenue and Earnings Growth
Vertiv reported third-quarter net sales of $4.313 billion, up $1.637 billion from the same period in 2025. Organic sales growth contributed 55%, while acquisitions accounted for approximately six percentage points of the increase. Moreover, the company recorded higher sales across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The Americas delivered 75% revenue growth, including 66% organic growth, making it the strongest regional contributor. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific revenue increased 50%, with organic sales rising 48% during the quarter. Europe, the Middle East, and Africa recorded 23% revenue growth, including 19% organic growth.
Vertiv also strengthened profitability as operating profit increased 90% to $984 million during the third quarter. Adjusted operating profit climbed 83% to $1.087 billion, while adjusted operating margin reached 25.2%. This margin represented a 290-basis-point improvement, driven by higher sales, manufacturing productivity, and operational leverage.
Vertiv Earnings Per Share and Cash Flow Strengthen
Vertiv’s diluted earnings per share reached $1.95, representing a 91% increase compared with the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 78% to $2.21, reflecting stronger operating performance during the reporting period. These results showed that earnings growth outpaced revenue expansion as the company improved its operating efficiency.
Furthermore, operating cash flow increased 64% year over year to $794 million in the third quarter. Adjusted free cash flow rose 50% to $652 million, supported by higher adjusted operating profit. However, increased working capital requirements and capital expenditures partially offset the improvement in cash generation.
Vertiv’s liquidity position also expanded to $6.2 billion, while the company maintained a net cash position. This financial position provides additional flexibility for capacity expansion, operational improvements, and investments supporting customer demand. The company expects full-year capital expenditures to remain near 4% of revenue as infrastructure requirements continue to grow.
Vertiv Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance on Strong Demand
Vertiv raised its full-year 2026 net sales guidance by $650 million, reflecting stronger demand and improved business visibility. The company now expects full-year revenue of $14.65 billion at the midpoint, representing 38% growth compared with 2025. It also anticipates full-year diluted earnings per share of $6.29 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $7.15.
These earnings forecasts represent year-over-year increases of 84% and 70%, respectively, at the midpoint of guidance. For the fourth quarter, Vertiv expects net sales of $4.413 billion, alongside organic sales growth of approximately 50%. The company also projects fourth-quarter diluted earnings per share of $2.08 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.25.
The fourth-quarter earnings forecasts represent respective increases of 82% and 65% compared with the same period in 2025. Vertiv’s results reflect rising demand for infrastructure supporting data centers and other critical digital operations. Its expanding order pipeline, production investments, and higher guidance establish the central business factors behind Wednesday’s share price surge.
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