Vertiv Reports Soaring Q4 Orders, Strong 2025 Results, and Robust 2026 Guidance Driven by AI Demand
VRT has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $53.6.
Summary
Vertiv Holdings Co reported outstanding Q4 and full-year 2025 results, marked by a 252% surge in organic orders and a record $15.0 billion backlog, alongside strong 2026 guidance, primarily fueled by AI infrastructure demand.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · VRT
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Exceptional Q4 2025 Performance
Reported net sales of $2,880 million (up 23%), operating profit up 27%, and adjusted operating profit up 33% compared to Q4 2024. Diluted EPS grew 200% to $1.14, and adjusted diluted EPS increased 37% to $1.36.
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Record Organic Orders Growth and Backlog
Organic orders surged 252% in Q4 2025 and 81% for the trailing twelve months, primarily driven by AI infrastructure demand. This led to a record backlog of $15.0 billion, up 109% year-over-year, providing strong revenue visibility.
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Robust Full-Year 2026 Guidance
Projected net sales of $13,250M - $13,750M (27%-29% organic growth), diluted EPS of $5.27 - $5.37 (56% midpoint growth), and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.97 - $6.07 (43% midpoint growth).
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Strong Cash Flow and Low Leverage
Generated $1,005 million in operating cash flow and $910 million in adjusted free cash flow in Q4 2025, increases of 136% and 151% respectively. The company ended the year with strong liquidity and a low net leverage of approximately 0.5x.
Analysis · VRT · Manufacturing
Vertiv Holdings Co delivered exceptionally strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, significantly exceeding prior-year performance across key metrics. The most impactful takeaway is the massive 252% organic orders growth in Q4 2025, driven primarily by demand for AI infrastructure, which has propelled the company's backlog to a record $15.0 billion. This substantial backlog provides clear revenue visibility and indicates sustained growth. The company's robust 2026 guidance, projecting significant organic sales and EPS growth, further reinforces its strong market position and operational execution in a high-demand sector. The strong cash flow generation and low net leverage of ~0.5x also highlight the company's financial health and ability to fund future growth, including strategic acquisitions.
At the time of this filing, VRT was trading at $228.50 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $76.3B. The 52-week trading range was $53.60 to $208.43. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.