GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) Stock Price Down 3.3% – Time to Sell?
by Sarita Garza · The Markets DailyShares of GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV – Get Free Report) fell 3.3% on Friday . The company traded as low as $802.76 and last traded at $804.45. 2,204,153 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 24% from the average session volume of 2,905,191 shares. The stock had previously closed at $832.11.
GE Vernova News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Vernova this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Management and industry reports say gas-turbine demand is surging and the backlog is growing toward ~$200B by 2028, underpinning revenue visibility and analyst upgrades. GE Vernova Expands Power Role As AI And Grid Backlog Swell
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts have been raising estimates and targets on AI-driven gas-turbine demand and a reported ~$150B backlog, supporting momentum and revisions higher to revenue/earnings forecasts. A Look At GE Vernova (GEV) Valuation After AI Driven Upgrades And US$150b Backlog
- Positive Sentiment: High-profile bullish commentary from Jim Cramer (saying he likes the stock and would buy) can boost retail interest and liquidity in the short term. Jim Cramer on GE Vernova: “I like the stock very much”
- Neutral Sentiment: GE Vernova is expanding manufacturing and supply capacity (Vietnam, Italy, wind facilities) to meet demand — capex and execution will determine margin leverage and timing of revenue realization. Can GE Vernova’s Capacity Expansion Power the Global Energy Transition?
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and profitability concerns: independent analysis flags GEV’s rich multiples versus industrial peers and weaker operating margins, suggesting limited upside if growth slows. That supports short-term profit-taking. Is GEV Stock A Better Pick Than Honeywell And Eaton?
- Negative Sentiment: High past gains and recent run-up (strong YTD performance) raise the risk of short-term volatility and pullbacks as some investors lock in gains despite long-term demand signals. GE Vernova: Road To $1,000 As Estimate Revisions Keep Climbing
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
GEV has been the topic of several research analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on GE Vernova from $840.00 to $925.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. TD Cowen increased their price objective on shares of GE Vernova from $680.00 to $780.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Citigroup lifted their price target on GE Vernova from $708.00 to $779.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of GE Vernova from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Finally, Erste Group Bank started coverage on GE Vernova in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $831.29.
View Our Latest Analysis on GEV
GE Vernova Stock Down 3.3%
The firm has a market capitalization of $216.82 billion, a PE ratio of 45.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.37 and a beta of 1.45. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $757.40 and a 200-day moving average price of $662.18.
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $13.39 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.99 by $10.40. The firm had revenue of $10.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.21 billion. GE Vernova had a return on equity of 46.91% and a net margin of 12.83%.The firm’s revenue was up 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.73 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that GE Vernova Inc. will post 6.59 earnings per share for the current year.
GE Vernova Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. GE Vernova’s payout ratio is presently 11.24%.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On GE Vernova
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of GEV. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. grew its position in GE Vernova by 344.4% in the third quarter. Jackson Grant Investment Advisers Inc. now owns 40 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the period. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of GE Vernova during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in shares of GE Vernova in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Torren Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GE Vernova in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, ORG Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of GE Vernova by 241.7% in the 4th quarter. ORG Wealth Partners LLC now owns 41 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the last quarter.
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.