Western Financial Corp CA Sells 6,736 Shares of GE Vernova Inc. $GEV

Key Points

• Western Financial Corp CA cut its GE Vernova stake by 96.3% in the third quarter, selling 6,736 shares and retaining 258 shares valued at approximately $245,000.
• GE Vernova shares fell 6.4% to $939.83, while the company’s latest quarterly results missed EPS expectations despite revenue exceeding estimates and growing 21.9% year over year.
• Analyst sentiment remains broadly positive, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and a $1,164.87 price target; investors are also watching the company’s roughly $176 billion backlog and upcoming third-quarter results.

Western Financial Corp CA lessened its holdings in shares of GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV - Free Report) by 96.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 258 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,736 shares during the quarter. Western Financial Corp CA's holdings in GE Vernova were worth $245,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC lifted 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 worth $635,000 after buying an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Red Door Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings 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 valued at $1,548,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Advance Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 2.2% in the first quarter. Advance Capital Management Inc. now owns 461 shares of the company's stock worth $402,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Alpha Financial Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 2.0% in the first 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 last quarter. Finally, Sandy Cove Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 2.6% in the second 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 last quarter.

GE Vernova Stock Down 6.4%

Shares of GEV stock traded down $64.21 on Wednesday, hitting $939.83. The company's stock had a trading volume of 3,490,274 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,633,226. The stock has a market capitalization of $250.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.90, a P/E/G ratio of 3.45 and a beta of 1.14. GE Vernova Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $530.16 and a fifty-two week high of $1,195.94. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $965.61 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,001.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.62.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.17 by ($0.70). The company had revenue of $11.10 billion for 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.86 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that GE Vernova Inc. will post 15.04 EPS for the current year.

GE Vernova Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 24th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 27th will be issued a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 27th. GE Vernova's payout ratio is 5.72%.

Key GE Vernova News

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Vernova’s backlog has reached approximately $176 billion, supported by 88% organic order growth in the second quarter. Strong free cash flow and high-margin gas-turbine services revenue could benefit results as electricity demand from AI data centers rises. Got $5,000? 2 Stocks Supplying the AI Data Center Power Crunch
• Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna maintained a positive rating while trimming its price target modestly to $1,270, implying substantial upside from recent trading levels. Guggenheim also reaffirmed its buy rating with a $1,450 target, reinforcing favorable analyst sentiment.
• Positive Sentiment: The company is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 28, providing a near-term catalyst for investors to assess order momentum, cash generation and execution. GE Vernova to announce third quarter 2026 financial results on October 28
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi maintained its hold rating, suggesting analysts remain constructive on the business but are cautious about the stock’s valuation and expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: Speculation about a potential stock split highlights GE Vernova’s strong share-price appreciation, but a split would not change the company’s underlying value or fundamentals. Stock-Split Watch: Is GE Vernova Next?
• Negative Sentiment: GE Vernova shares have fallen from their year-to-date high into bear-market territory, signaling profit-taking and weakening momentum after a substantial earlier rally. GE Vernova stock has suffered a big pullback
• Negative Sentiment: The latest session saw GE Vernova underperform the broader market. Investors are questioning whether the backlog and AI-power opportunity can justify the stock’s elevated earnings multiple, cited by one report at roughly 66 times earnings. GE Vernova Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently issued reports on GEV shares. Glj Research initiated coverage on GE Vernova in a report on Monday, September 14th. They set a "sell" rating and a $470.00 price objective for the company. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $1,298.00 target price (up from $1,206.00) on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Tuesday, September 15th. 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. Evercore reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $1,350.00 price target on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. Finally, Mizuho lifted their price target on GE Vernova from $913.00 to $949.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $1,164.87.

About GE Vernova

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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