Vertiv raises 2026 guidance as Q2 net sales rise 24% to $3.27 billion
Vertiv reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $3,274 million, up 24% from a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $1.27, up 53% from $0.83. The company raised its full-year 2026 net sales and adjusted EPS guidance, and said it reached a net cash position at quarter end. Shareholders get higher reported profit and a raised outlook, though the release also cites minor timing shifts from supply chain congestion and multi-phased projects in the quarter.
Key points
- Q2 net sales were $3,274 million, up $636 million or 24% from Q2 2025; diluted EPS was $1.27 versus $0.83.
- Operating cash flow was $1,100 million and adjusted free cash flow was $925 million in Q2.
- Full-year 2026 net sales guidance is $13,800 million to $14,200 million; adjusted diluted EPS guidance is $6.65 to $6.75.
- Third-quarter 2026 guidance calls for net sales of $3,650 million to $3,850 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.77 to $1.83.
The filing
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