GE Vernova Inc. $GEV Stake Increased by Venture Visionary Partners LLC

Key Points

• Venture Visionary Partners increased its GE Vernova stake by 12.1% in the third quarter, bringing its holdings to 19,795 shares valued at approximately $18.8 million. Several other major institutional investors also established or expanded positions.
• GE Vernova reported 21.9% year-over-year revenue growth to $11.1 billion, but quarterly EPS of $2.47 fell short of the $3.17 analyst consensus. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.
• Analysts remain broadly positive, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $1,171.87, but concerns include elevated valuation, supply-chain and tariff risks, and execution challenges as the stock trades near $998.

Venture Visionary Partners LLC raised its position in shares of GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV - Free Report) by 12.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 19,795 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 2,143 shares during the quarter. Venture Visionary Partners LLC's holdings in GE Vernova were worth $18,815,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Auto Owners Insurance Co grew its holdings in shares of GE Vernova by 110,973.4% during the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 34,858,156 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,278,224,000 after buying an additional 34,826,773 shares during the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of GE Vernova during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,569,630,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in GE Vernova in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,961,612,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in GE Vernova in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,497,472,000. Finally, Jupiter Topco LLC bought a new position in GE Vernova in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,371,538,000.

GE Vernova News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Vernova plans to double its number of MIT interns and permanent hires in 2027, supporting its ability to expand its engineering and technical workforce as demand grows across power-generation and grid markets. GE Vernova to Double the Number of MIT Interns and Permanent Hires in 2027
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors continue to point to GE Vernova’s expanding backlog, nuclear opportunities, services growth and exposure to electricity demand from artificial-intelligence data centers as sources of long-term revenue visibility. Importantly, only about 20% of its order book is tied directly to data centers, potentially reducing reliance on an AI spending cycle. Only 20% of GE Vernova's Order Book Is Data Centers
• Positive Sentiment: Fisher Asset Management reportedly increased its GE Vernova position by 90,037% in the second quarter, making it the company’s largest hedge-fund holder. The purchase may reinforce institutional confidence in GEV’s AI and power-demand strategy, although it does not change near-term fundamentals. Why Billionaire Ken Fisher Went Big on GE Vernova
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary highlights nuclear expansion and long-term energy contracts, but investors are focused on how quickly these opportunities translate into cash flow. The broader asset-performance-management market is also projected to grow, offering a supportive industry backdrop. GE Vernova Stock Appears Overvalued Following Its 70% Run
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is the main pressure on GEV shares. After the substantial rally, market commentary argues the stock may be overvalued relative to the cash the business currently generates. Supply-chain constraints, tariffs and execution risks could further limit upside. GE Vernova Surges 9.4% in a Month

GE Vernova Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE GEV traded down $31.42 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $997.79. 2,016,446 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,650,735. The firm has a market capitalization of $265.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.56, a PEG ratio of 3.35 and a beta of 1.14. GE Vernova Inc. has a one year low of $530.16 and a one year high of $1,195.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.85. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $967.21 and a two-hundred day moving average of $997.58.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $2.47 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.17 by ($0.70). The firm had revenue of $11.10 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.79 billion. GE Vernova had a return on equity of 42.42% and a net margin of 23.03%.The business's revenue was up 21.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.86 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that GE Vernova Inc. will post 15.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

GE Vernova Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 24th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 27th. GE Vernova's payout ratio is currently 5.72%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have commented on GEV. BNP Paribas Exane cut their target price on GE Vernova from $1,190.00 to $1,090.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Weiss Ratings restated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Citigroup lowered their price target on GE Vernova from $1,219.00 to $1,125.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Glj Research initiated coverage on GE Vernova in a research report on Monday, September 14th. They set a "sell" rating and a $470.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Morgan Stanley downgraded GE Vernova from an "overweight" rating to an "underweight" rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $1,171.87.

GE Vernova Profile

GE Vernova Inc NYSE: GEV is an energy technology company formed through the separation of General Electric's energy businesses in April 2024. The company is focused on helping generate, transmit, distribute and store electricity as power systems adapt to rising demand and the transition toward lower-carbon energy sources.

GE Vernova operates across three principal business areas: Power, Wind and Electrification. Its products and services include gas and steam power generation equipment, nuclear and hydropower technologies, onshore and offshore wind turbines, wind services, grid equipment, electrification systems, energy storage solutions and software used to monitor and manage energy infrastructure.

The company serves utilities, independent power producers, industrial customers and other energy-sector organizations in markets around the world.

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