Vertiv (VRT) Q3 FY2026 Earnings Call: Guidance and Outlook
Management provided formal guidance for the fourth quarter of 2026 and raised full-year 2026 guidance across all key financial metrics.
About Vertiv. Vertiv Holdings Co, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a global provider of essential digital infrastructure technologies and comprehensive lifecycle services. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of critical systems vital for data centers, communication networks, and diverse commercial and industrial applications.
$14.65 billion at the midpoint, up $650 million from July guidance.
Adjusted diluted EPS
$7.15 at the midpoint, up $0.45 from prior guidance.
Adjusted operating profit
More than $3.5 billion at the midpoint, up $190 million from prior guidance.
Adjusted operating margin
24% at the midpoint, 20 basis points above prior guidance.
Adjusted free cash flow
$2.7 billion at the midpoint.
Outlook
Demand environment
Demand signals remain clear and broad-based across technologies, customer types, and regions, with momentum expected to carry well into 2027 and beyond.
Capacity investments
The company is making significant global capacity investments across Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific to serve robust backlogs and secure long-term supplier agreements.
Inflation and pricing
Despite an ongoing inflationary environment, management expects continued margin expansion powered by productivity, commercial execution, and operational rigor.
Pacing factors
Power availability, permitting, sentiment, and construction site skilled labor availability act as pacing items but are not slowing down overall growth.
Technology roadmap
Validation for full native 800-volt DC solutions is slated for 2027, with commercial market deployment expected in 2028.
Dombey's summary of the Vertiv Q3 FY2026 earnings call held Oct 28, 2026, written from the call itself. Every figure on this page was checked against what was said on the call, and quoted lines are management's own words; we do not add estimates or prices. The tone score is our read of management's wording, guidance and answers. Check figures against the company's SEC filings before acting. This is research, not investment advice.