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Vertiv Soars 29% in Three Months: Should Investors Buy VRT Stock?
ZACKS· 2025-11-05 18:36
Core Insights - Vertiv (VRT) shares have increased by 29.4% over the past three months, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector's growth of 15.8% and the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry's rise of 1.5% [1][9] Company Performance - Vertiv's shares have outperformed peers such as Super Micro Computer (SMCI) and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE), which saw gains of 17.1% and 1.3% respectively in the same period [2] - The company's organic orders grew approximately 21% in the trailing 12 months, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4 times for Q3 2025, indicating strong prospects [4] - Vertiv's backlog increased by 12% sequentially and 30% year-over-year to $9.5 billion, driven by the rapid adoption of AI and the growing need for data centers [4] Product Portfolio and Acquisitions - Vertiv's extensive product portfolio includes thermal systems, liquid cooling, UPS, switchgear, busbars, and modular solutions, with acquisitions playing a significant role in its expansion [3][7] - The company announced the acquisition of Purge Rite Intermediate for approximately $1.0 billion, enhancing its thermal management and liquid cooling services for AI and high-performance data centers [8] - In August, Vertiv acquired Waylay NV to improve AI-driven monitoring and optimization capabilities for its power and cooling systems [10] Strategic Partnerships - Vertiv's partnership with NVIDIA is a strategic advantage, with the introduction of gigawatt-scale reference architectures aimed at accelerating generative AI deployment by up to 50% [11] - The collaboration with NVIDIA also includes advancements in 800 VDC power architectures for next-generation AI factories [12] Financial Guidance - For Q4 2025, Vertiv expects revenues between $2.81 billion and $2.89 billion, with organic net sales projected to increase by 18% to 22% [13] - For the full year 2025, revenues are anticipated to be between $10.16 billion and $10.24 billion, with organic net sales growth expected between 26% and 28% [14] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Q4 2025 earnings is $1.28 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 29.29% [15] - The estimate for 2025 revenues is $10.21 billion, indicating a growth of 27.47% year-over-year, with earnings expected to rise by 44.21% from 2024 [16] Valuation - Vertiv is currently trading at a trailing 12-month Price/Book ratio of 19.70X, significantly higher than the broader sector average of 11.89X and its peers [17] Conclusion - Vertiv's strong portfolio and partnerships are driving order growth, justifying its premium valuation, and the company holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) with a Growth Score of A, indicating a strong investment opportunity [19]
Myriad Genetics: Downgrading To "Hold" Rating On Break-Even Q3 Earnings
Seeking Alpha· 2025-11-05 18:36
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trivago N.V. 2025 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:TRVG) 2025-11-05
Seeking Alpha· 2025-11-05 18:35
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Tesla sales in Germany have cratered from last year, data shows
CNBC· 2025-11-05 18:34
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., arrives at the Tesla plant in Gruenheide, Germany, on March 13, 2024.Tesla sold just 750 electric vehicles in Germany for October 2025, less than half of what it sold a year ago, according to data out Wednesday from the country's federal transport authority, known as KBA.In October last year, Tesla sold 1,607 EVs in Germany.KBA data shows 434,627 new battery electric vehicles year to date, the KBA data said, up nearly 40% from the same period last year. Of those EVs, 15,595 wer ...
Lattice Semiconductor: Positioned For The Semiconductor Cyclical Upswing
Seeking Alpha· 2025-11-05 18:34
Monte Independent Investment Research: Michael Del Monte is a buy-side equity analyst with over 5 years of industry experience. Prior to working in the investment management industry, Michael spent over a decade in professional services working across industries that include O&G, OFS, Midstream, Industrials, Information Technology, EPC Services, and consumer discretionary.Investment recommendations are built upon the entirety of the investment ecosystem rather than considering a company independently.Analys ...
While Wall Street Sleeps, PayPal Is Rebuilding Its Growth Engine (NASDAQ:PYPL)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-11-05 18:33
In early August 2025, following the second quarter earnings, I published my last article about PayPal Holdings Inc. ( PYPL ) and wrote that Wall Street doesn’t get the business, and I saw this as aMy analysis is focused on high-quality companies, that can outperform the market over the long-run due to a competitive advantage (economic moat) and high levels of defensibility. Focused on European and North American companies, but without constraints regarding market capitalization (from large cap to small cap ...
Who is Michael Burry - the Big Short legend who has rattled Nvidia and Palantir
The Economic Times· 2025-11-05 18:32
Michael Burry, the investor who famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis, is back in the headlines, and this time because he’s taken aim at two of the hottest names in tech: Nvidia and Palantir.Michael Burry Short Nvidia and PalantirThe founder of Scion Asset Management, Burry revealed in a recent SEC filing that his hedge fund has placed a massive short bet worth $1.1 billion against both companies, as per a report. The move comes amid a brutal global tech selloff that has shaken investor confidence a ...
Traders on prediction markets see a 30% chance Supreme Court backs Trump's tariffs
CNBC· 2025-11-05 18:32
A protester with the Main Street Alliance holds a sign outside the U.S. Supreme Court, as its justices are set to hear oral arguments on U.S. President Donald Trump's bid to preserve sweeping tariffs after lower courts ruled that Trump overstepped his authority, in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 5, 2025.On Kalshi, contracts tied to whether the court would rule in favor of Trump's tariffs slipped to around 30% from nearly 50% before Wednesday's hearing.Traders slashed odds that the Supreme Court will uphol ...
Netflix institutes new viewer-based metric as ads reach 190 million viewers worldwide
Reuters· 2025-11-05 18:32
Netflix said on Wednesday that ads on its platform have reached over 190 million monthly active viewers (MAVs) globally, as the streaming giant instituted the new metric to measure its ad reach in ter... ...
Natural Health Trends Corp. (NHTC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Seeking Alpha· 2025-11-05 18:31
PresentationGreetings. Welcome to Natural Health Trends Corp.'s Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this conference is being recorded. I will now turn the conference over to Michelle Glidewell with Natural Health Trends Corp. Thank you. You may begin.Thank you, and welcome to Natural Health Trends Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. During today's call, there may be statements made relating to the future results of the company that are forward-looking s ...