May Hill Capital LLC boosted its position in shares of GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV – Free Report) by 96.1% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,098 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 538 shares during the period. May Hill Capital LLC’s holdings in GE Vernova were worth $718,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in GE Vernova by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 25,023,625 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,354,691,000 after buying an additional 208,162 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,238,278 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,910,417,000 after acquiring an additional 140,500 shares in the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp increased its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 1.8% in the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 2,877,458 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,769,349,000 after acquiring an additional 51,738 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 5,171.3% in the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,452,858 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,603,114,000 after acquiring an additional 2,406,326 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 7.1% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,375,738 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,460,841,000 after buying an additional 158,481 shares during the period.
GE Vernova News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Vernova this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GE Vernova’s recent “blowout” earnings continue to support bullish sentiment, with investors viewing the results as evidence that the company is benefiting from strong demand, improved execution, and a growing backlog. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Argus raised its price target on GE Vernova to $1,300 and kept a Buy rating after the company’s strong quarter, reinforcing the view that the stock can still re-rate higher if growth stays strong. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: GE Vernova and Blue Energy announced a major U.S. nuclear-and-gas power plant collaboration, highlighting the company’s role in solving rising electricity demand from AI data centers and new industrial loads. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage also points to strong orders, global project wins, and a faster path toward a $200 billion backlog target, all of which support the bull case for GE Vernova’s power and electrification businesses. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: The broader market backdrop was relatively calm, with indexes holding near highs, so GEV’s move appears more tied to company-specific catalysts than to a sector-wide risk-off shift. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Some analysts caution that GE Vernova’s premium valuation and potential tariff-related costs could limit upside, suggesting the stock may be vulnerable if growth expectations cool. Article Title
GE Vernova Price Performance
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $17.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.95 by $15.49. The firm had revenue of $9.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.19 billion. GE Vernova had a net margin of 23.81% and a return on equity of 43.97%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.91 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that GE Vernova Inc. will post 14.84 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
GE Vernova Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 14th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 17th. GE Vernova’s payout ratio is currently 5.83%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research analysts recently weighed in on GEV shares. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on GE Vernova from $1,110.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Erste Group Bank raised GE Vernova to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Robert W. Baird upped their price target on GE Vernova from $1,008.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Wall Street Zen raised shares of GE Vernova from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Finally, 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 research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,090.76.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on GE Vernova
GE Vernova 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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