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Can VRT's Expanding Liquid Cooling Portfolio Push the Stock Higher?
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Vertiv (VRT - Free Report) is expanding its liquid cooling portfolio with the launch of the CoolPhase CDU liquid-to-refrigerant coolant distribution unit and CoolChip Fluid Network in-rack manifold on Monday. These solutions are now available in North America.
These new solutions expand VRT’s infrastructure offerings for data centers. These modular cost-effective systems can be easily deployed in data centers that were not originally configured for liquid cooling. Hence, data centers can now support high-density computing for AI alongside traditional air-cooled racks.
Vertiv recently launched EnergyCore battery cabinets that are factory-assembled with Lithium-Iron-Phosphate battery modules. Vertiv EnergyCore battery cabinets are compatible with most current and legacy three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, including the recently launched Trinergy and Liebert APM2.
These cabinets are very suitable for high-density environments. Since lithium batteries are more compact and lighter than VRLA alternatives, they allow users to deploy fewer battery cabinets in most applications. Vertiv’s intuitive interactive touchscreen HMI display provides visibility and control of the cabinet, operating system and installed batteries.
Vertiv Expanding Capacity to Support Clientele Growth
Vertiv is expanding capacity across liquid cooling, thermal, UPS, switchgear, busbar and modular solutions to accommodate AI-driven demand growth. Liquid cooling is a must for next-generation chips that form the backbone for the rapid adoption of AI.
Vertiv is expanding its North American manufacturing operations with a new facility in Pelzer, SC. The facility adds 215,000 square feet (about 20,000 square meters) of manufacturing space.
The facility will produce a variety of infrastructure solutions, including integrated modular solutions, modular power systems, and other integrated systems using Vertiv’s portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure technologies for data centers.
A rich partner base that includes the likes of Ballard Power Systems (BLDP - Free Report) and ZincFive is expected to drive top-line growth.
Ballard Power and Vertiv are collaborating on developing backup power applications for data centers and critical infrastructures, scalable from 200kW to multiple MWs. Vertiv has added the ZincFive BC Series UPS battery cabinets to its portfolio of battery systems available for data center backup power.
VRT Shares Ride on Strong Order Growth
VRT shares have surged 122.2% year to date, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 22.3% and the Zacks IT Services industry’s appreciation of 8.3%.
It has been benefiting from strong order growth and backlog. Vertiv hit a backlog of $7 billion, which increased 47% year over year and 11% sequentially in the second quarter of 2024. Organic orders surged 57% year over year, and the book-to-bill ratio was 1.4 times.
This has helped VRT outperform its industry peers over the same timeframe, including ServiceNow (NOW - Free Report) and Infosys (INFY - Free Report) . INFY and NOW shares have gained 28.2% and 24.6%, respectively.
Vertiv now expects third-quarter 2024 order growth at low double-digits (10-15% range) despite tough comparisons. On a trailing 12-month basis, the order growth rate is expected between 30% and 35%. Solid AI-related demand is expected to provide a tailwind to 2025 order and sales growth.
YTD Performance
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VRT Shares Trade at a Premium
We point out that VRT stock is not so cheap, as the Value Score of D suggests a stretched valuation at this moment.
In terms of the trailing 12-month Price/Book ratio, VRT is trading at 26.04X, higher than its median of 17.44X and the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s 9.86X.
Price/Book Ratio (TTM)
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VRT’s FY24 Earnings Estimates Trending Upward
For 2024, Vertiv expects revenues between $7.59 billion and $7.74 billion, indicating an organic growth rate of 12-14% year over year. Non-GAAP earnings are expected between $2.47 per share and $2.53 per share.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 revenues is pegged at $7.75 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 12.88%. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $2.59 per share, up by a penny over the past 30 days and indicating 46.33% year-over-year growth.
VRT’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 12.92%.
Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on ZacksEarnings Calendar.
Conclusion
We believe Vertiv’s growing dominance in the thermal management space for data centers is a major growth driver. An improving liquidity position helps VRT sustain its aggressive expansion strategy.
VRT currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has a Growth Score of A, a favorable combination that offers a strong investment opportunity, per the Zacks Proprietary methodology. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Can VRT's Expanding Liquid Cooling Portfolio Push the Stock Higher?
Vertiv (VRT - Free Report) is expanding its liquid cooling portfolio with the launch of the CoolPhase CDU liquid-to-refrigerant coolant distribution unit and CoolChip Fluid Network in-rack manifold on Monday. These solutions are now available in North America.
These new solutions expand VRT’s infrastructure offerings for data centers. These modular cost-effective systems can be easily deployed in data centers that were not originally configured for liquid cooling. Hence, data centers can now support high-density computing for AI alongside traditional air-cooled racks.
Vertiv recently launched EnergyCore battery cabinets that are factory-assembled with Lithium-Iron-Phosphate battery modules. Vertiv EnergyCore battery cabinets are compatible with most current and legacy three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, including the recently launched Trinergy and Liebert APM2.
These cabinets are very suitable for high-density environments. Since lithium batteries are more compact and lighter than VRLA alternatives, they allow users to deploy fewer battery cabinets in most applications. Vertiv’s intuitive interactive touchscreen HMI display provides visibility and control of the cabinet, operating system and installed batteries.
Vertiv Expanding Capacity to Support Clientele Growth
Vertiv is expanding capacity across liquid cooling, thermal, UPS, switchgear, busbar and modular solutions to accommodate AI-driven demand growth. Liquid cooling is a must for next-generation chips that form the backbone for the rapid adoption of AI.
Vertiv is expanding its North American manufacturing operations with a new facility in Pelzer, SC. The facility adds 215,000 square feet (about 20,000 square meters) of manufacturing space.
The facility will produce a variety of infrastructure solutions, including integrated modular solutions, modular power systems, and other integrated systems using Vertiv’s portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure technologies for data centers.
A rich partner base that includes the likes of Ballard Power Systems (BLDP - Free Report) and ZincFive is expected to drive top-line growth.
Ballard Power and Vertiv are collaborating on developing backup power applications for data centers and critical infrastructures, scalable from 200kW to multiple MWs. Vertiv has added the ZincFive BC Series UPS battery cabinets to its portfolio of battery systems available for data center backup power.
VRT Shares Ride on Strong Order Growth
VRT shares have surged 122.2% year to date, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 22.3% and the Zacks IT Services industry’s appreciation of 8.3%.
It has been benefiting from strong order growth and backlog. Vertiv hit a backlog of $7 billion, which increased 47% year over year and 11% sequentially in the second quarter of 2024. Organic orders surged 57% year over year, and the book-to-bill ratio was 1.4 times.
This has helped VRT outperform its industry peers over the same timeframe, including ServiceNow (NOW - Free Report) and Infosys (INFY - Free Report) . INFY and NOW shares have gained 28.2% and 24.6%, respectively.
Vertiv now expects third-quarter 2024 order growth at low double-digits (10-15% range) despite tough comparisons. On a trailing 12-month basis, the order growth rate is expected between 30% and 35%. Solid AI-related demand is expected to provide a tailwind to 2025 order and sales growth.
YTD Performance
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
VRT Shares Trade at a Premium
We point out that VRT stock is not so cheap, as the Value Score of D suggests a stretched valuation at this moment.
In terms of the trailing 12-month Price/Book ratio, VRT is trading at 26.04X, higher than its median of 17.44X and the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s 9.86X.
Price/Book Ratio (TTM)
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
VRT’s FY24 Earnings Estimates Trending Upward
For 2024, Vertiv expects revenues between $7.59 billion and $7.74 billion, indicating an organic growth rate of 12-14% year over year. Non-GAAP earnings are expected between $2.47 per share and $2.53 per share.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 revenues is pegged at $7.75 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 12.88%. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $2.59 per share, up by a penny over the past 30 days and indicating 46.33% year-over-year growth.
VRT’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 12.92%.
Vertiv Holdings Co. Price and Consensus
Vertiv Holdings Co. price-consensus-chart | Vertiv Holdings Co. Quote
Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Conclusion
We believe Vertiv’s growing dominance in the thermal management space for data centers is a major growth driver. An improving liquidity position helps VRT sustain its aggressive expansion strategy.
VRT currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has a Growth Score of A, a favorable combination that offers a strong investment opportunity, per the Zacks Proprietary methodology. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.