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Vertiv Holdings

Pure-play AI data center power and cooling infrastructure. Q1 2026 BEAT (April 22) — revenue $2.65B (+30% YoY), EPS $1.17 beat $1.01 by 16%, op margin 20.8% (+430bps), Americas +44% organic, FY26 guide raised to +29-31% organic growth. Q4 2025 orders +252% YoY, $15B backlog (+109%), 2.9× book-to-bill. NVIDIA reference partner for liquid cooling (DGX SuperPOD, GB200 NVL72). Sells to every hyperscaler — Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, Oracle.

AI Impact Score
7.6/10
Positive
Scoring Breakdown
Sector Base
8
AI Revenue Exposure
9
Moat Durability
7
Disruption Risk (lower=better)
3
AI Adoption Maturity
6

Scenarios

Bull Case

AI rack power densities rising from 30kW to 150kW+ require liquid cooling and advanced power distribution — Vertiv is the established incumbent with NVIDIA partnership. Backlog $15B (+109% YoY) gives multi-year revenue visibility. Pure-play on hyperscaler AI capex acceleration.

Bear Case

Cyclical capex exposure — if hyperscaler AI training capex peaks 2026-2027, Vertiv orders decelerate sharply. Competition from Schneider Electric, Eaton, Johnson Controls intensifying. Premium valuation prices in execution.

Key Factors to Watch

  • Q1 2026 BEAT — revenue +30% YoY, FY26 guide raised to +29-31%, op margin +430bps
  • Q4 2025 orders +252% YoY, $15B backlog (+109%), 2.9× book-to-bill
  • NVIDIA liquid cooling reference partner — embedded in DGX/Blackwell reference designs
  • Sells to every hyperscaler — Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, Oracle

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Last researched: 2026-05-08

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