Morgan Stanley Boosts Vertiv Price Target After Strong Q2 Performance

Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:VRT) is one of the best growth stocks to buy according to analysts. On August 10, Morgan Stanley maintained its Overweight rating on Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:VRT), while increasing the company’s price target from $125 to $165.Morgan Stanley Boosts Vertiv Price Target After Strong Q2 Performance

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Morgan Stanley remains positive on the firm after its Q2 earnings, calling the company’s financial performance during the first half of the year “phenomenal”. Morgan Stanley cited the backlog of $1.3 billion as demand remains strong. However, the bank is getting a little cautious about the stock’s valuation.

Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:VRT) reported strong Q2  2025 earnings on July 30, driven by burgeoning demand in the data center and AI infrastructure divisions. The company reported an EPS of $0.95 per share, a whopping 42% increase from the previous year, while beating Wall Street estimates of $0.83 per share. The company generated revenue of $2.64 billion, a solid 35% year-over-year growth and exceeding Wall Street estimates of around $2.35 billion.

However, the company’s operating margin dipped slightly to 18.5%, down 1.1 percentage points from the same quarter last year. This decline was mainly attributed to tariffs and increased transition costs. Still, adjusted operating profit rose 28% to $489 million. Vertiv also reported a healthy order book, with over $3 billion in new orders during the quarter.

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