Investing

CapEx

Vertiv Holdings Co CapEx increased by 20.7% to $112.60M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 208.5%, from $36.50M to $112.60M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), CapEx shows an upward trend with a 31.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often signals growth initiatives and capacity expansion, while a decrease may suggest cost-cutting or a shift toward asset-light strategies.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, building...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared as a percentage of revenue; capital-intensive firms like Abbott require consistent investment to remain competitive in medical technology.

Metric ID: capital_expenditures

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$13.60M$12.90M$30.10M$15.10M$23.10M$23.50M$38.30M$27.80M$25.80M$26.50M$47.80M$35.80M$34.10M$36.40M$60.70M$36.50M$45.00M$45.20M$93.30M$112.60M
QoQ Change-5.1%+133.3%-49.8%+53.0%+1.7%+63.0%-27.4%-7.2%+2.7%+80.4%-25.1%-4.7%+6.7%+66.8%-39.9%+23.3%+0.4%+106.4%+20.7%
YoY Change+69.9%+82.2%+27.2%+84.1%+11.7%+12.8%+24.8%+28.8%+32.2%+37.4%+27.0%+2.0%+32.0%+24.2%+53.7%+208.5%
Range$12.90M$112.60M
CAGR+56.0%
Avg YoY Growth+47.4%
Median YoY Growth+30.4%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Business Segments

View all
SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Americas$12.70M$17.20M$25.90M$16.20M$21.90M$21.00M$51.80M$66.80M
Asia Pacific$8.70M$7.30M$10.20M$9.40M$11.50M$7.80M$11.50M$20.70M
Europe, Middle East, & Africa$12.60M$11.20M$19.10M$6.30M$9.80M$16.20M$21.90M$17.60M
Total$34.10M$36.40M$60.70M$36.50M$45.00M$45.20M$93.30M$112.60M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vertiv Holdings Co's capex?
Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) reported capex of $112.60M in Q1 2026.
How has Vertiv Holdings Co's capex changed year-over-year?
Vertiv Holdings Co's capex increased by 208.5% year-over-year, from $36.50M to $112.60M.
What is the long-term trend for Vertiv Holdings Co's capex?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Vertiv Holdings Co's capex has grown at a 31.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $73.40M to $220.00M.
What does capex mean?
Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining physical assets like machinery and facilities.