GLJ Research Rates Vertiv (VRT) Sell, $188 Price Target

GLJ Research maintains a Sell rating on Vertiv Holdings Co with a price target of $188, as shares trade below this mark, a 9.52% downside from the current price.

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

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GLJ Research rated Vertiv Holdings Co ($VRT) "Sell" with a $188 price target on October 9, 2026.

Since the rating, $VRT is down 15.0% after 1 week and down 15.0% to date (from the $242.78 close on Oct 9, 2026).

VRT Vertiv Holdings Co

$206.42 +17.62% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 9, 2026, GLJ Research reiterated its Sell rating on Vertiv Holdings Co, setting a price target of $188.
GLJ Research's $188 price target implies 9.52% downside from Vertiv Holdings Co's ($VRT) current $207.78 share price.
As of October 16, 2026, Vertiv shares were trading at $207.78, which is about 10.5% above the analyst's target but still 37.7% below the mean target price of $333.71.
Other analysts, including RBC Capital and Mizuho, have recently reiterated their Outperform ratings with adjusted price targets of $323 and $280, respectively.

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GLJ Research reiterated its Sell rating on Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT) on October 9, 2026, maintaining a price target of $188. This comes as shares recently traded at $207.78 on October 16, 2026, which is about 10.5% above GLJ's target but significantly below the average target of $333.71 set by other analysts.

Other Institutional Activity in Vertiv Holdings Co

Several institutional investors have also made adjustments to their positions in Vertiv. Blackrock Inc. reduced its holdings by 1,287,427 shares, ending with 35,921,459 shares valued at about $7.4 billion. Meanwhile, Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 228,705 shares, bringing its total to 25,087,955 shares worth approximately $5.2 billion. State Street Corporation increased its stake by 704,311 shares, now holding 16,531,530 shares valued at about $3.4 billion. Conversely, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its holdings significantly by 3,995,488 shares, totaling 10,061,204 shares worth around $2.1 billion.

Vertiv Holdings Co Stock Down 6.8%

Vertiv shares are currently trading below both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating a potential downtrend. Specifically, they are about 19.5% below the 50-day average of $258.10 and 22.4% below the 200-day average of $267.85. The stock is also 45.3% below its 52-week high of $379.94, although it remains 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 $188 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Vertiv Holdings Co

On June 25, 2026, several insiders at Vertiv made small purchases of shares. Paul Ryan, the President EMEA, bought 2 shares, while Anders Karlborg, the EVP of Management, Logistics and Operations, acquired 4 shares. CEO Giordano Albertazzi purchased 10 shares, and Chief Legal Officer Stephanie Gill bought 5 shares. All these transactions were made outside of any planned trading arrangements.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

In the past few months, several analysts have weighed in on Vertiv's stock. On August 7, 2026, GLJ Research upgraded its rating to Buy with a target of $381.00. Following that, Wells Fargo initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a target of $340.00 on September 25, 2026, and BMO Capital initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a target of $329.00 on October 5, 2026. Despite GLJ's recent reiteration of a Sell rating, the broader consensus remains more optimistic.

About Vertiv Holdings Co

Vertiv Holdings Co designs and manufactures critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers and communication networks. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, the company serves various regions worldwide, including the Americas and Europe. This recent analyst call highlights the mixed sentiment surrounding its stock as it faces significant competition and market challenges.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming earnings report on October 28, 2026, as it could provide further insights into Vertiv's financial health. The contrast between GLJ Research's Sell rating and the more favorable outlook from other analysts suggests a divided opinion on the company's future performance.