Advisors Preferred LLC boosted its position in GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV – Free Report) by 23.6% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 5,043 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 964 shares during the period. Advisors Preferred LLC’s holdings in GE Vernova were worth $4,402,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 29.4% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,315 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,091,000 after purchasing an additional 753 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its holdings in GE Vernova by 1.7% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 1,564 shares of the company’s stock valued at $828,000 after buying an additional 26 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new stake in GE Vernova in the 2nd quarter valued at about $258,000. Ossiam acquired a new position in shares of GE Vernova during the 2nd quarter valued at about $42,000. Finally, Nebula Research & Development LLC increased its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 23.9% during the 2nd quarter. Nebula Research & Development LLC now owns 1,674 shares of the company’s stock valued at $886,000 after acquiring an additional 323 shares during the last quarter.
Key Stories Impacting GE Vernova
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Vernova this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary highlighted GE Vernova’s strong positioning ahead of earnings, saying the company may be underestimated based on its order book and market share versus rivals. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: GE Vernova’s aggressive $11 billion investment plan, including upgrades to Italian R&D and manufacturing sites, was framed as a catalyst for grid reliability, growth, and improved margins. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Technical coverage noted that GEV crossed above its 20-day moving average, a short-term bullish signal that can attract momentum-focused buyers. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Several pieces argued GEV remains a stronger alternative-energy play than peers, citing its stock performance, valuation, dividend, and favorable 2026 outlook. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Fubon Securities initiated coverage with a Hold rating, which is not a strong positive but suggests the stock is viewed as fairly valued after its strong run. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary also noted GE Vernova’s inclusion in Ray Dalio-related stock-picking chatter, but this is more of a sentiment/interest driver than a direct business catalyst. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: One recent report said GEV fell more than the broader market in the prior session, reminding investors that the name can still see volatility around expectations. Article Title
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GE Vernova Stock Performance
NYSE:GEV opened at $1,067.16 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $286.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.09, a PEG ratio of 3.85 and a beta of 1.09. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $1,038.73 and its 200 day simple moving average is $902.48. GE Vernova Inc. has a twelve month low of $530.16 and a twelve month high of $1,195.94.
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $17.44 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.95 by $15.49. GE Vernova had a net margin of 23.81% and a return on equity of 43.97%. The firm had revenue of $9.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.19 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.91 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 17.0% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts expect that GE Vernova Inc. will post 15.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
GE Vernova Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 16th were given a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 16th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. GE Vernova’s dividend payout ratio is presently 5.83%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research firms recently issued reports on GEV. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of GE Vernova from $1,000.00 to $1,150.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of GE Vernova from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded shares of GE Vernova from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $1,190.00 price target on the stock. in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of GE Vernova from $831.00 to $896.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of GE Vernova from $993.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, GE Vernova presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,089.88.
Check Out Our Latest Research Report on GEV
GE Vernova Company Profile
GE Vernova is the energy-focused company formed from the energy businesses of General Electric and operates as a publicly listed entity on the NYSE under the ticker GEV. It is organized to design, manufacture and service equipment and systems used across the power generation and energy transition value chain, bringing together legacy capabilities in conventional power, renewables and grid technologies under a single corporate platform.
The company’s offerings span large-scale power-generation equipment such as gas and steam turbines and associated generators and controls, as well as renewable energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind platforms and hydro solutions.
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