Vertiv / VRT
Watchlist only. Data-center power/cooling candidate with strong Q1 2026 evidence, but valuation keeps it below the 100+ stock-sleeve gate.
Case
Critical power, thermal management, monitoring, services and integrated data-center infrastructure. AI/high-density deployments increase the need for power distribution, backup power, liquid cooling and faster modular buildouts.
Watch onlyRisici
Demand may be cyclical, backlog quality is not fully proven, rapid capacity growth can pressure execution, and current valuation already discounts major AI infrastructure success.
Latest research
Q1 2026 net sales were USD 2.650bn, up 30% year over year, with 20.8% adjusted operating margin, USD 653mn adjusted free cash flow, about 0.2x net leverage and raised 2026 guidance. The screen improves research priority but does not change the active portfolio.
Working score 94 / 125Strategy impact
No new capital. VRT remains below the 100+ gate until valuation, backlog durability, customer concentration and cycle risk are proven. Active stock sleeve remains GOOGL and TSM.