Cadinha & Co. LLC Invests $9.92 Million in GE Vernova Inc. $GEV

Key Points

• Cadinha & Co. LLC opened a new position in GE Vernova by buying 15,171 shares in Q4, valued at approximately $9.915 million, representing about 1.5% of the firm's holdings and its 22nd largest holding.
• GE Vernova posted a dramatic Q1 surprise—EPS $17.44 vs. $1.95 est.—and raised guidance as surging data‑center/AI demand, stronger bookings and record free cash flow drove analyst upgrades and positive sentiment.
• The stock recently traded near $1,151 with a market cap of about $309.5 billion, a P/E of 33.5, and a $0.50 quarterly dividend ($2.00 annual, ~0.2% yield).

Cadinha & Co. LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 15,171 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $9,915,000. GE Vernova comprises about 1.5% of Cadinha & Co. LLC's holdings, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Diversified Enterprises LLC lifted its position in shares of GE Vernova by 35.3% during the 4th quarter. Diversified Enterprises LLC now owns 801 shares of the company's stock worth $524,000 after buying an additional 209 shares during the last quarter. WPG Advisers LLC lifted its position in shares of GE Vernova by 26.1% during the 4th quarter. WPG Advisers LLC now owns 329 shares of the company's stock worth $215,000 after buying an additional 68 shares during the last quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC lifted its position in shares of GE Vernova by 8.3% during the 4th quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 9,286 shares of the company's stock worth $6,108,000 after buying an additional 712 shares during the last quarter. Quent Long Short Global Small Cap Fund LP purchased a new stake in shares of GE Vernova during the 4th quarter worth approximately $739,000. Finally, Hoey Investments Inc. lifted its position in shares of GE Vernova by 14.1% during the 4th quarter. Hoey Investments Inc. now owns 9,135 shares of the company's stock worth $5,970,000 after buying an additional 1,129 shares during the last quarter.

GE Vernova Stock Performance

Shares of GE Vernova stock opened at $1,151.01 on Friday. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $890.83 and its 200-day simple moving average is $727.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $309.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.53, a PEG ratio of 4.36 and a beta of 1.43. GE Vernova Inc. has a 12 month low of $337.31 and a 12 month high of $1,181.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 0.89 and a quick ratio of 0.73.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $17.44 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.95 by $15.49. The business had revenue of $9.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $9.19 billion. GE Vernova had a net margin of 23.81% and a return on equity of 43.97%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 17.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.91 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that GE Vernova Inc. will post 14.37 earnings per share for the current year.

GE Vernova Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were issued a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 17th. GE Vernova's payout ratio is presently 11.24%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. China Renaissance upgraded shares of GE Vernova to a "strong-buy" 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. Zacks Research upgraded shares of GE Vernova from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, March 30th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of GE Vernova from $817.00 to $960.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, March 23rd. Finally, Oppenheimer set a $1,303.00 target price on shares of GE Vernova in a report on Thursday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $1,041.57.

More GE Vernova News

Here are the key news stories impacting GE Vernova this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and guidance raise: GEV reported much stronger‑than‑expected Q1 results and lifted its annual revenue forecast, with management citing accelerating demand from data centers as a key driver. GE Vernova lifts annual revenue forecast on data center demand
• Positive Sentiment: Massive earnings beat and FCF/guide lift: The company reported a huge EPS beat and raised guidance, which analysts and outlets say is driven by surging data‑center orders and record free cash flow. That surprise beat is the primary reason the stock is rising. GE Vernova Beats Earnings by 790% as Data Center Demand Explodes
• Positive Sentiment: AI/data‑center tailwind: Multiple outlets highlight that Big Tech data‑center buildouts for AI are materially lifting demand for GEV’s power equipment and electrification products, underpinning durable revenue upside. GE Vernova Stock Soars to New Highs. Its Sales Are Being Boosted by Big Tech's Data Center Buildout
• Positive Sentiment: Backlog & bookings strength: Order growth and backlog expanded sharply (multiple reports cite significant GW bookings in Gas Power and large electrification/data‑center orders), supporting margin expansion and medium‑term revenue visibility. GE Vernova Q1: 75x Earnings And Still Not Expensive Enough
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher targets: Several firms (TD Cowen, Robert W. Baird, Oppenheimer) raised price targets and reiterated buy/outperform views after the print, adding upward pressure to the share price. GE Vernova (GEV) – Among the Best US Stocks to Invest in for Long Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Featured in long‑term stock lists: Editorials and screeners have added GEV to “best long‑term” and renewable/AI supply‑chain lists — supportive for sentiment but not a direct fundamental catalyst. GE Vernova (GEV) – Among the Best US Stocks to Invest in for Long Term
• Negative Sentiment: Segment headwinds and risk disclosures: The company flagged challenges in its Wind segment on the call, and its recently filed 10‑K added a new regulation‑related risk; these are potential drags if persistent. GE Vernova Is Setting Records. This Might Be the Most Surprising One. Why Investors Should Scrutinize GE Vernova’s 2025 10-K Risk Factors

About GE Vernova

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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