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Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 30
Vertiv reports strong Q1 and raises 2026 guidance
Updated
Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 30

Vertiv reports strong Q1 and raises 2026 guidance

13 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 30
  • First-quarter revenue rose 30% to $2.65bn and adjusted earnings jumped 83%, as demand for AI data-centre power, cooling and rack systems strengthened.
  • The company now expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $6.35, up from a prior midpoint of $6.02, and revenue of $13.75bn, implying 34% annual growth.
  • Vertiv, an Nvidia partner, has surged about 270% over the past year as AI data centres boost spending on electricity, thermal management and faster deployment infrastructure.
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