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GE Vernova Inc. $GEV Stock Position Lessened by Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd

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Key Points

  • Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd cut its GE Vernova position by 45.2% in the second quarter, selling 9,895 shares and retaining 12,010 shares worth approximately $14.1 million.
  • GE Vernova CEO Victor Abate sold 4,819 shares valued at about $4.57 million, reducing his personal stake by 72.4%; company insiders own 0.21% of the stock.
  • Analysts remain broadly bullish, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and a $1,133.15 price target, while grid projects and AI-related power demand support growth prospects. However, the company’s latest EPS missed estimates, and opposition to data-center expansion presents a potential risk.
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Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd trimmed its holdings in shares of GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV - Free Report) by 45.2% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 12,010 shares of the company's stock after selling 9,895 shares during the period. GE Vernova makes up approximately 0.7% of Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd's investment portfolio, making the stock its 28th largest holding. Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd's holdings in GE Vernova were worth $14,110,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC grew its position in GE Vernova by 1.3% in the 1st quarter. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC now owns 727 shares of the company's stock valued at $635,000 after buying an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Red Door Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of GE Vernova by 0.6% during the 1st quarter. Red Door Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,774 shares of the company's stock worth $1,548,000 after buying an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Advance Capital Management Inc. raised its position in shares of GE Vernova by 2.2% during the 1st quarter. Advance Capital Management Inc. now owns 461 shares of the company's stock worth $402,000 after buying an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Alpha Financial Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 2.0% in the 1st quarter. Alpha Financial Partners LLC now owns 514 shares of the company's stock worth $449,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares during the period. Finally, Sandy Cove Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 2.6% in the 2nd quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC now owns 389 shares of the company's stock worth $457,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares during the period.

Insider Buying and Selling at GE Vernova

In related news, CEO Victor Abate sold 4,819 shares of GE Vernova stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $948.08, for a total value of $4,568,797.52. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,835 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,739,726.80. This trade represents a 72.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.21% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting GE Vernova

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

  • Positive Sentiment: HVDC joint venture expands growth opportunity: GE Vernova and South Korea’s LS Electric plan to launch a joint venture targeting the high-voltage direct-current market. HVDC equipment is important for long-distance power transmission and grid expansion, potentially strengthening GEV’s exposure to data-center, renewable-energy and electrification projects. GE Vernova, Korea's LS Electric to launch joint venture targeting HVDC market
  • Positive Sentiment: UK grid contract supports backlog: GE Vernova was selected by Laing O’Rourke to supply a 400-kilovolt gas-insulated switchgear substation in England. The project is part of National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade, providing another example of demand for GEV’s grid equipment. Financial terms were not disclosed, so the immediate earnings impact is uncertain. GE Vernova secures 400 kV substation contract for UK grid upgrade
  • Positive Sentiment: AI power demand remains a bullish theme: Analysts highlighted GEV’s orders and backlog as evidence that the company could benefit from electricity demand tied to AI data centers, grid modernization and broader electrification. Is GE Vernova Emerging as a Key Beneficiary of the AI Power Boom?
  • Neutral Sentiment: CFO succession announced: GE Vernova disclosed a transition involving Chief Financial Officer Kenneth Par... and a leadership-succession plan. An orderly handoff could limit disruption, but investors may monitor execution and any changes to financial guidance. GE Vernova Announces CFO Transition and Leadership Succession
  • Negative Sentiment: Data-center backlash is a risk: Jim Cramer warned that political and community opposition to data-center electricity consumption could slow projects and soften GE Vernova’s order book, challenging part of the company’s AI-related growth narrative. Jim Cramer Says GE Vernova Order Book Might Have Gotten Soft

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

GEV has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. TD Cowen raised their price objective on shares of GE Vernova from $1,220.00 to $1,235.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Oppenheimer upped their target price on GE Vernova from $1,303.00 to $1,338.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of GE Vernova in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a "buy" rating on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on GE Vernova from $1,206.00 to $1,298.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $1,133.15.

View Our Latest Report on GEV

GE Vernova Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:GEV opened at $953.44 on Friday. GE Vernova Inc. has a one year low of $530.16 and a one year high of $1,195.94. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $1,035.81 and a 200-day moving average of $974.80. The company has a market capitalization of $253.93 billion, a PE ratio of 27.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.85.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $3.17 by ($0.70). The company had revenue of $11.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.86 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that GE Vernova Inc. will post 15.46 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About GE Vernova

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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.

Further Reading

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