Vertiv Short Interest Drops 33.1% in February

Vertiv Holdings Co. sees significant decline in short interest over the past month.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:59pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, saw a significant decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 6,251,544 shares, a drop of 33.1% from the February 12th total of 9,348,329 shares. Currently, 1.7% of the company's shares are sold short.

Why it matters

The decline in short interest for Vertiv could indicate increased investor confidence in the company's performance and outlook. Short selling activity is often seen as a bearish indicator, so a drop in short interest may suggest that more investors are taking a bullish stance on Vertiv's prospects.

The details

Based on an average daily trading volume of 5,689,782 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.1 days, meaning it would take short sellers just over a day to cover their positions at the current volume levels. Vertiv has seen some insider selling activity recently, with Director Jan Van Dokkum selling 38,647 shares and Chairman David M. Cote selling 40,000 shares in late February.

  • As of February 27th, 2026, Vertiv had short interest totaling 6,251,544 shares.
  • This represents a 33.1% decline from the February 12th, 2026 total of 9,348,329 shares.

The players

Vertiv Holdings Co.

A global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions for data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments.

Jan Van Dokkum

A director at Vertiv Holdings Co. who sold 38,647 shares of the company's stock in late February.

David M. Cote

The chairman of Vertiv Holdings Co. who sold 40,000 shares of the company's stock in late February.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.