Vertiv takes 42% of data centre cooling first filings, up from 3% in three years

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) shares fell 5.07% after Mizuho reduced its price target to $280 from $300, citing updated views on seasonal patterns and business trends. The bank maintained an Outperform rating. VRT's YTD performance is -34.42%, with a market cap of C$129.9B.

Vertiv (VRT) agreed to acquire King Environmental Services Ltd. (KES), a Europe-based provider of fluid management services for data centers. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2026, will expand Vertiv's thermal management capabilities in EMEA. KES's expertise in fluid management and load-testing will complement Vertiv's existing services, supporting high-density and AI infrastructure. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Argus raised its target price for Vertiv Holdings (VRT) to $299, maintaining a BUY rating. The company received high ratings in industry, management, safety, financial strength, and growth, with a medium value rating.

Vertiv (VRT) stock fell 3.5% after GLJ Research initiated coverage with a Sell rating and $188 target, citing lower EBITDA estimates. Broader market conditions, including rising Treasury yields, also pressured shares. The stock later recovered slightly to $244.73, down 3.3%. Vertiv is up 39.4% YTD but 35% below its 52-week high.

Vertiv (VRT) shares rose 0.5% after BMO Capital upgraded it to Outperform with a $329 price target, citing its strong position in the $75B data center infrastructure market, expected to grow 16%-18% annually. The stock is trading at $253.72, 42.7% above its GF Value™ of $177.80, indicating overvaluation. Vertiv has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting strong growth and momentum but concerns over valuation and insider selling.

BMO Capital initiated coverage of Vertiv (VRT) with an Outperform rating and a $329 price target, citing its strong position in the data center infrastructure market. The stock rose 0.5% on the news.