Vertiv shares fell 23% in the month through October 22 on concerns about financing AI infrastructure, then rose 16% on October 28 after strong third-quarter results, with revenue up 61% to $4.31 billion and adjusted operating profit up 83%. Management raised its 2026 sales outlook to $14.45–14.85 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $7.10–7.20. The article notes Meta reported $34.9 billion in third-quarter capital expenditures, above its $32.79 billion in operating cash flow, while demand for data center infrastructure remained strong. The stock closed at $233 on October 30, about 25x forward earnings versus a five-year average of 27x, and the article judges Vertiv fairly valued with upside potential.
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