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Vertiv Raises 2026 Guidance on Strong Q3 Results and Cash Flow

Oct 28, 2026, 6:16 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Material beat-and-raise on both top-line and margins, plus strong FCF and liquidity, elevates earnings visibility and valuation, a typical catalyst for multiple expansion in infrastructure hardware plays.

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Vertiv delivered a robust Q3 2026 with $4.31B in net sales and 25.2% adjusted operating margin, up 61% YoY. The company raised both Q4 and full-year guidance, underpinned by 55% organic growth and strong free cash flow, plus $6.2B liquidity. Management points to accelerating data-center infrastructure builds and productivity gains as the key growth drivers.

  • Q3 2026 net sales: $4,313M, up 61% YoY.
  • Organic growth 55% with ~6% contribution from acquisitions.
  • Adjusted operating margin: 25.2%, up 290 bps.
  • Guidance raised for Q4 and full-year 2026 to reflect strength.

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