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Why Shares in This AI Infrastructure Stock Crashed Today

The market is worried that some sales challenges in the second quarter may not prove temporary.

Why Shares in This AI Infrastructure Stock Crashed Today

Published July 29, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Shares in data center infrastructure company Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) were down by more than 16% at 1 p.m. today as the market took a dim view of the company's second-quarter earnings report, even as management hiked its full-year 2026 sales, profit, and cash flow guidance. The nuance needs some explaining.

The company's second-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $1.52 and adjusted operating profit of $738 million both came in above the high end of the previous guidance ranges of $1.37-$1.43 and $690 million to $730 million, respectively.

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Moreover, management was suitably encouraged by its second-quarter performance to significantly increase its full-year guidance:

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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