WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) said it expects full year 2026 diluted EPS of $6.29 and adjusted diluted EPS of $7.15, each at the midpoint of guidance, an increase of 84% and 70%, respectively, compared to full year 2025. The midpoint of adjusted guidance is up approximately $0.45 from prior guidance. The company expects full year 2026 net sales of $14.65 billion and organic sales growth of 38%, each at the midpoint of guidance, compared to full year 2025. The midpoint of net sales outlook is up approximately $650 million from prior guidance.
The company expects fourth quarter net sales of $4.41 billion and organic sales growth of 50%, each at the midpoint of guidance, compared to fourth quarter 2025. The company projects fourth quarter diluted EPS of $2.08 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.25, each at the midpoint of guidance, an increase of 82% and 65%, respectively, compared to fourth quarter 2025.
For 2027, Vertiv expects continued significant above-market organic sales growth. The company expects AI-driven data center demand to remain strong in 2027, and anticipates robust growth across key financial metrics.
Third quarter net income increased to $764.5 million from $398.5 million, last year. Diluted EPS grew 91% to $1.95. Adjusted EPS grew 78% to $2.21 compared to third quarter 2025, primarily driven by higher sales volume and operating productivity. Net sales were $4.31 billion, 61% higher than third quarter 2025 reflecting 55% organic sales growth.
In pre-market trading on NYSE, Vertiv shares are up 17.62 percent to $245.56.
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