Evercore ISI Group Cuts Vertiv (VRT) Price Target to $325

Evercore ISI Group maintains its Outperform rating on Vertiv Holdings, adjusting the price target to $325 on October 12, 2026, a 56.42% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:03 PM EDT

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Evercore ISI Group cut its price target on Vertiv Holdings Co ($VRT) to $325 from $375 on October 12, 2026, and rates the stock "Outperform".

Since the rating, $VRT is down 13.8% to date (from the $239.36 close on Oct 12, 2026).

VRT Vertiv Holdings Co

$206.42 +17.62% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 12, 2026, Evercore ISI Group reiterated its Outperform rating on Vertiv Holdings Co, lowering the price target to $325 from $375.
Evercore ISI Group's $325 price target implies 56.42% upside from Vertiv Holdings Co's ($VRT) current $207.78 share price.
As of October 16, 2026, Vertiv shares are trading around $207.78, which is 36.1% below the new analyst target and 45.3% below the 52-week high.
The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with a mean price target of $333.71 based on 28 opinions.

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Evercore ISI Group has reiterated its Outperform rating on Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT) and adjusted the price target to $325 from $375 on October 12, 2026. This change reflects the firm's updated outlook for the company as it continues to navigate challenges in the market.

Other Institutional Activity in Vertiv Holdings Co

Several other institutional investors have been active with Vertiv. Blackrock Inc. reduced its stake by 1,287 shares, bringing its total to 35,921,459 shares valued at about $7.41 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 228,705 shares, increasing its holdings to 25,087,955 shares worth approximately $5.18 billion. State Street Corporation grew its position by 704,311 shares, ending with 16,531,530 shares valued at around $3.41 billion. In contrast, JPMorgan Chase & Co. saw a significant increase, adding 3,995,488 shares to reach 10,061,204 shares valued at about $2.08 billion.

Vertiv Holdings Co Stock Down 6.8%

As of October 16, 2026, Vertiv shares are trading at $207.78, which is significantly below the new price target of $325. The stock is also trading below its 50-day moving average of $258.10 and its 200-day average of $267.85. It's currently 45.3% below its 52-week high of $379.94, but about 40.6% above its 52-week low of $147.82.

12-month forecast

$VRT price target

Vertiv Holdings Co daily closes and this analyst's $325 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

For the trailing twelve months, Vertiv reported revenue of $11.48 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.00. The company's revenue growth year-over-year stands at 24.1%, with a net margin of 15.1% and return on equity (ROE) at 43.9%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Vertiv Holdings Co

On September 1, 2026, Edward L Monser, a director at Vertiv, sold 15,287 shares. The total value of this transaction was approximately $3,880,209.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 12, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained its Outperform rating and set a new price target of $325. Earlier, on September 25, Wells Fargo initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a target of $340. BMO Capital also initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a target of $329 on October 5. Meanwhile, GLJ Research initiated a Sell rating with a target of $188 on October 6, and reiterated that rating on October 9.

About Vertiv Holdings Co

Vertiv Holdings Co designs and manufactures critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers and communication networks across various regions, including the Americas and Europe. The company focuses on providing solutions that support essential operations in commercial and industrial environments.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Vertiv's upcoming earnings report on October 28, 2026, for insights into its financial performance. The adjustments in analyst ratings and targets suggest a cautious outlook amidst current market challenges.