• Second quarter 2024 organic orders up 57% compared to second quarter 2023, and up 37% on a trailing twelve-month basis

• Second quarter 2024 net sales of $1,953 million, 13% higher than second quarter 2023 and organic net sales growth(1) of 14%

• Second quarter 2024 operating profit of $336 million, up 63% from second quarter 2023, and adjusted operating profit(1) of $382 million, up 52% from second quarter 2023

• Adjusted operating margin(1) of 19.6%, up 510 basis points compared to second quarter 2023

• Raising 2024 net sales guidance to $7,665 million at the midpoint, $50 million higher than prior guidance

• Raising 2024 operating profit guidance to $1,256 million at the midpoint and adjusted operating profit to $1,435 million at the midpoint, an anticipated improvement of 36% compared to full year 2023

• Raising 2024 adjusted free cash flow guidance to $875 million at the midpoint, $50 million higher than prior guidance

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Vertiv reported second quarter 2024 net sales of $1,953 million, an increase of $219 million, or 13%, compared to last year’s second quarter. Organic orders (excluding foreign exchange) increased 57% from last year’s second quarter and the book-to-bill ratio was 1.4x in the second quarter. Orders for the trailing twelve-month period ended June 30, 2024 were up 37% compared to the prior trailing twelve-month period, demonstrating a strong market.

Second quarter 2024 operating profit of $336 million reflects an increase of $130 million and adjusted operating profit of $382 million reflects an increase of $131 million, or 52%, compared to second quarter 2023. Adjusted operating margin expanded 510 basis points to 19.6% in the second quarter 2024 compared to second quarter 2023, driven by benefits from increased volume, favorable price-cost and manufacturing and procurement productivity partially offset by investments in R&D and capacity to support growth.

“Vertiv delivered another strong performance in the second quarter with order growth again exceeding our expectations, rising 57% year-over-year and increasing 10% sequentially over an exceptional first quarter,” said Giordano Albertazzi, Vertiv’s Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to see increased scaling of AI deployment and Vertiv has the capacity in place to seize this pivotal moment while continuing to invest in capacity for the future. Vertiv is the connective tissue between IT and facilities in the data center, and we are just beginning to tap the tremendous potential of our unique position in the industry as we leverage the most complete portfolio of critical digital infrastructure solutions across the entire thermal and power technology spectrum, supported by over 3,750 field service engineers globally to help our customers navigate this increasingly complex environment.”

Dave Cote, Vertiv’s Executive Chairman, added: “Significant demand growth coupled with Vertiv’s unrelenting focus on operational execution to benefit our customers is translating into strong performance across the board with robust cash flow and higher profitability, accelerating progress toward our long-term target of 20%+ adjusted operating margin. These results reflect the strides Gio and his team continue to make in instilling operational excellence and a high-performance culture within the organization. This is providing a strong foundation for continued growth and long-term value creation for our shareholders.”