VRTX Shares Rise 0.71% on $570M Volume (Rank 189) as AI-Ready OneCore Launch and Record Earnings Drive Momentum

Vertiv (VRTX) rose 0.71% on August 6, 2025, with a trading volume of $570 million, ranking 189th in market activity. The stock’s performance followed the company’s announcement of Vertiv™ OneCore, a prefabricated data center solution designed to accelerate deployment of high-density infrastructure. The product integrates power, thermal, and IT technologies into a single system, aiming to reduce on-site complexity and compress project timelines. Vertiv emphasized its scalability for AI and cloud environments, with configurations supporting 5–50 MW power capacity and up to 944 racks.

Strong Q2 2025 results also contributed to the stock’s momentum. The company reported $2.64 billion in revenue, a 35% year-over-year increase, and adjusted EPS of $0.95, up 42% from the prior year. Vertiv raised its full-year guidance, citing robust demand for AI infrastructure and record orders. Additionally, the firm announced a partnership with Oklo to develop nuclear-powered cooling solutions for hyperscale data centers, leveraging heat from advanced reactors to enhance energy efficiency.

Operational developments included the appointment of Mike Giresi as global CIO, tasked with advancing AI adoption and cybersecurity initiatives. Vertiv also acquired Great Lakes Data Racks, a custom rack solutions provider, for $200 million to bolster its AI-ready infrastructure offerings. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2025, with synergies anticipated to strengthen the company’s position in the white-space market.

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