Vertiv’s $910M Volume Surge to 87th Rank as Bears Clash with Bulls on AI Infrastructure Outlook

On August 19, 2025, Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) closed down 4.89% despite a 108.51% surge in trading volume to $0.91 billion, ranking 87th in market activity. The stock faces renewed scrutiny as GLJ Research initiated coverage with a Sell rating and $112 price target, implying a 17% potential downside. The firm highlighted concerns about the company's premium valuation—trading at 63x P/E—and risks related to unproven competitive advantages in AI infrastructure, pricing power, and capacity constraints. While acknowledging Vertiv's 26.3% revenue growth and "GREAT" financial health rating, analysts warned the current price assumes "perfection beyond execution" in an uncertain market environment.

Recent earnings reports provided a counterbalance to the bearish outlook. Vertiv's Q2 2025 results exceeded expectations, with $0.95 EPS (vs. $0.83 forecast) and $2.64 billion revenue (vs. $2.35 billion estimate). This performance prompted Mizuho and Oppenheimer to raise price targets to $165 and $151 respectively, both maintaining Outperform ratings. Analysts cited strong 43% organic growth in the Americas and a "seller's market" for data center equipment, where Vertiv's Liebert and Geist brands continue to secure higher backlogs despite intensified competition.

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