Vertiv Hits 52-Week High After 77.5% YTD Surge and Strong EPS Beats
Vertiv shares have climbed 8.4% in the past month to a new 52-week high of $291, delivering a 77.5% year-to-date gain versus a -1.6% sector return. The company topped EPS estimates in the last four quarters and is forecast to grow revenues 33.8% to $13.68B and EPS 46.7%.
1. Market Performance
Vertiv shares rose 8.4% over the past month, reaching a 52-week high of $291 and marking a 77.5% year-to-date increase. This performance outpaced the Computer and Technology sector’s -1.6% return and the -20.3% return of the Computers - IT Services industry.
2. Earnings Track Record
The company has beaten consensus EPS estimates in each of the last four quarters, most recently delivering $1.36 per share versus an expected $1.29. This consistent record has underpinned investor confidence and fueled the stock’s upward momentum.
3. Growth Outlook
For the current fiscal year, Vertiv is projected to generate $13.68 billion in revenue, up 33.8%, and EPS of $6.16, up 46.7%. Next fiscal year estimates call for $17.02 billion in revenue and EPS of $8.10, reflecting 24.4% and 31.6% growth respectively.
4. Valuation & Peer Comparison
At 46.7× current-year EPS and 56.3× cash flow, Vertiv trades at a premium to peer averages of 12.3× and 11.8× respectively, with a PEG ratio of 1.45. The stock holds a combined Growth-Momentum-Value score of B and a #2 analyst ranking, compared with CDW’s 12.1× forward P/E and 10.6× P/CF.