Vertiv Shares Jump on 169% Net Profit Growth and 252% Order Surge
Vertiv Holdings posted net profit of $1.3B, up 169% on $10.2B revenue, and Q4 profit rose to $446M, sending shares 24.5% higher. A 252% jump in orders and 109% backlog growth fueled a 20% weekly rally to $234.63, prompting RBC Capital to lift its price target to $266.
1. 2025 Earnings and Profit Growth
Vertiv reported full-year 2025 net profit of $1.3 billion, up 169% from the prior year, on revenue of $10.2 billion. Fourth-quarter profit reached $446 million, compared with $147 million a year earlier, driving a 24.5% one-day share gain.
2. Orders and Backlog Surge
New orders surged 252%, while backlog expanded by 109%, reflecting strong demand for Vertiv’s digital infrastructure products. Jim Cramer noted the order intake was exceptional, highlighting robust customer engagements.
3. Analyst Price Target Increase and Share Rally
Vertiv shares climbed 20% over the week to close at $234.63, contributing to a 33.6% year-to-date gain and 117% rise over the past year. RBC Capital lifted its price target to $266 from $200 and maintained its Outperform rating, citing the backlog surge as a key catalyst.