nVent Raises 2026 Outlook as Liquid Cooling Demand Accelerates

nVent Electric plc (NYSE: NVT ) shares traded higher Friday after the electrical connection and protection solutions provider reported record second-quarter 2026 results, as robust data-center demand and new product contributions drove sales and earnings above analyst expectations. Earnings And Margins Adjusted EPS rose 69% to $1.45, beating the $1.16 estimate. Sales increased 53% to $1.471 billion, topping the $1.259 billion estimate, while organic sales grew 47%. GAAP diluted EPS increased to $1.32 from 65 cents. Operating income climbed 92% to $300.7 million, with operating margin expanding 410 basis points to 20.4%. Adjusted operating income rose 61% to $322.7 million, while adjusted margin widened 110 basis points to 21.9%. Segment Performance Systems Protection sales jumped 70% to $1.072 billion, including 62% organic growth. Adjusted return on sales expanded 150 basis points to...