nVent Electric is experiencing accelerating growth driven by robust data center and liquid cooling demand, with revenue surging 52.8% YoY in 2026Q2. Operating leverage is expanding margins, as operating margin reached 20.4% in 2026Q2, up from 16.3% a year earl...
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Revenue growth accelerated to 52.8% YoY in 2026Q2, with operating margin expanding to 20.4% from 16.3% a year ago, though gross margin dipped to 37.9% from 38.6%.
nVent Electric reported record sales of US$1,242 million in Q1 2026, up from US$809.3 million a year earlier, driven by surging data center and infrastructure demand.
The company raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance, reinforcing confidence in continued demand from data-center and power-utility sectors.
nVent's broad portfolio of Data Center and Networking Solutions, combined with cutting-edge cooling technology, positions it well to capitalize on growing data center demand.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 30, 2026 | $1.25-10.7% vs $1.40 | $1.5B+5.7% vs $1.4B |
Q3 2026 Jul 31, 2026 | $1.45+25.0% vs $1.16 | $1.5B+16.9% vs $1.3B |
Q2 2026 May 1, 2026 | $1.09+15.8% vs $0.94 | $1.2B+12.0% vs $1.1B |
Q1 2026 Feb 6, 2026 | $0.90+0.3% vs $0.90 | $1.1B+6.2% vs $1.0B |
nVent Electric shares fall 6.1% after Q3 results amid slowing growth and rising costs, but AI data center demand and raised guidance support its outlook.
nVent Electric plc reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.515 billion, a 44% y/y increase. I maintain my Buy rating on NVT, raising the price target to $263 per share, up from $221. NVT raised its organic revenue growth guidance to 39% and completed the $1.75 billion Maverick Power acquisition.
NVT's Q3 earnings surge on robust data center demand, record backlog and infrastructure growth as the company raises its 2026 outlook.
nVent raises its 2026 outlook after record sales and orders, fueled by data center demand, capacity expansion and Maverick Power's growing opportunities.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for nVent Electric plc (NVT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $98.38 | $15.91B | 22.83 | 29.51% | 18.24% | 20.39% | 0.81% | |
| $327.02 | $126.98B | 31.26 | 10.33% | 12.19% | 19.34% | — | |
| $94.96 | $3.21B | -211.02 | -10.98% | -5.55% | -12.14% | — | |
| $418.79 | $22.13B | 25.32 | 3.84% | 13.78% | 23.14% | — | |
| $323.31 | $9.68B | 25.80 | 13.14% | 11.45% | 18.54% | — | |
| $162.61 | $91.08B | 40.25 | 3% | 13.83% | 12.68% | — |
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nVent Electric plc (NVT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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nVent Electric plc (NVT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
nVent Electric plc (NVT) reported $5.29B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 193% increase from $1.81B in 2015.
nVent Electric plc (NVT) grew revenue by 29.5% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, nVent Electric plc (NVT) is profitable, generating $677.8M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (18.2% net margin).
Yes, nVent Electric plc (NVT) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.81%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
nVent Electric plc (NVT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 20.4%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
nVent Electric plc (NVT) generated $642.6M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
