Vertiv Q1 Beats Estimates, Shares Drop 5.5%

Vertiv posted Q1 adjusted EPS $1.17 beating $1.00 consensus and revenue $2.65 bn, up 30% YoY, slightly above $2.63 bn estimate.
Shares fell 5.52% in pre‑market trading as full‑year revenue guidance $13.5‑$14 bn missed Wall Street forecasts.
Full‑year FY2026 adjusted EPS outlook raised to $6.30‑$6.40 (midpoint $6.35) above $6.16 consensus; operating margin 20.8% and free cash flow $653 m rose 147%.
Q2 outlook projects revenue $3.25‑$3.45 bn and EPS $1.37‑$1.43, implying 44‑51% YoY growth at midpoint.