Wall Street Zen downgrades Vertiv stock to Hold

Published on 10/19/2026 at 09:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

The rating changed from Buy to Hold on October 17, 2026. Vertiv stock costs EUR 190.49 on October 19, 2026 before October 28 results.

Upcoming results and analyst signals

Wall Street Zen changed its rating from Buy to Hold on October 17, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue rose 24.1 percent to USD 3.27 billion.
Vertiv stock trades at EUR 190.49 at 9:06 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026.

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Vertiv (ISIN US92537N1081) is trading at EUR 190.49 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026 at 9:06 a.m. CEST. MarketBeat reported that Wall Street Zen downgraded Vertiv from Buy to Hold in a report dated October 17, 2026.

Analyst caution meets strong growth

The downgrade arrived ahead of Vertiv's scheduled third-quarter results. In its latest reported quarter, revenue rose 24.1 percent year over year to USD 3.27 billion, while adjusted earnings per share reached USD 1.52, according to MarketBeat.

The same report said analysts had expected adjusted earnings per share of USD 1.43. Vertiv's third-quarter 2026 earnings guidance was USD 1.77 to USD 1.83 per adjusted share, while full-year guidance was USD 6.65 to USD 6.75.

What changed in the targets?

Target reductions have added a second caution signal. MarketBeat reported on October 14, 2026 that Royal Bank of Canada lowered its target from USD 337.00 to USD 323.00 while keeping an Outperform rating. Mizuho subsequently lowered its target from USD 300.00 to USD 280.00 and also maintained an Outperform rating, according to MarketBeat.

Three dates frame the story

On July 29, 2026, Vertiv reported second-quarter revenue of USD 3.27 billion and adjusted earnings per share of USD 1.52. On October 14, 2026, Royal Bank of Canada reduced its target to USD 323.00 from USD 337.00. On October 17, 2026, Wall Street Zen changed its rating from Buy to Hold, as reported by MarketBeat.

When are the next results?

Vertiv announced on October 14, 2026 that it will release third-quarter results before the market opens on October 28, 2026, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. That report will test whether the guided USD 1.77 to USD 1.83 adjusted earnings range is translating into sustained operating momentum.

Stock quote and investor perspective

Vertiv's current price gives the upcoming report greater importance because analysts have lowered targets even as second-quarter revenue growth remained above 24 percent. The next earnings release will provide the clearest fresh evidence on demand for data-center power and cooling systems.

Vertiv was trading at EUR 190.49 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026 at 9:06 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Vertiv stock.