Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft Invests $658,000 in GE Vernova Inc. $GEV

Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft acquired a new position in GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 754 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $658,000.

Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Red Door Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of GE Vernova by 0.6% during the first quarter. Red Door Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,774 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,548,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. Advance Capital Management Inc. grew 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 purchasing an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc grew its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 5.2% in the first quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 221 shares of the company’s stock worth $193,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ironwood Investment Counsel LLC increased its holdings in GE Vernova by 1.2% during the 1st quarter. Ironwood Investment Counsel LLC now owns 952 shares of the company’s stock valued at $831,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the period.

GE Vernova Trading Down 0.4%

NYSE GEV opened at $1,075.19 on Wednesday. GE Vernova Inc. has a 12 month low of $530.16 and a 12 month high of $1,195.94. The stock has a market cap of $288.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.32, a P/E/G ratio of 3.98 and a beta of 1.09. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $1,037.70 and its 200-day moving average price is $916.52. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) last posted its quarterly 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 firm 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 business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.91 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts forecast that GE Vernova Inc. will post 15.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.

GE Vernova Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 14th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 16th were given a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 16th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. GE Vernova’s dividend payout ratio is 5.83%.

GE Vernova News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Investors are bullish on GE Vernova’s role in powering AI data centers and the broader electrification buildout, with multiple reports highlighting strong demand for turbines and grid equipment. AI Data Centers Need Power, and These 2 Industrials Are Cashing In
• Positive Sentiment: Several articles say GE Vernova heads into earnings with a robust backlog, including sold-out gas turbine capacity and bookings extending into 2027, which supports near-term revenue visibility. GE Vernova: The Hidden AI Play That Has Few Growth Headwinds
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street coverage remains constructive, with brokerages assigning an average “Moderate Buy” rating, and commentary suggesting analysts still see upside despite the stock’s strong run. GE Vernova Inc. Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are also focused on analyst estimates and key operating metrics for the upcoming quarter, as the company’s valuation has climbed sharply and markets want confirmation that growth is keeping pace.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces debate whether GE Vernova still deserves a premium valuation after a huge run, suggesting the stock may remain volatile around earnings as expectations are now high.
• Negative Sentiment: The biggest near-term risk is earnings disappointment: with shares already up sharply over the past year, any miss on margins, orders, or backlog commentary could pressure the stock if management does not reinforce the growth story.

Insider Activity at GE Vernova

In other news, CEO Victor Abate sold 4,819 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $948.08, for a total transaction of $4,568,797.52. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,835 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,739,726.80. This represents a 72.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CAO Matthew Joseph Potvin sold 2,333 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,059.09, for a total value of $2,470,856.97. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 3,549 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,758,710.41. This represents a 39.66% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Company insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have commented on GEV shares. Susquehanna set a $1,300.00 price target on GE Vernova in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on GE Vernova from $1,000.00 to $1,150.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on GE Vernova from $831.00 to $896.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Oppenheimer set a $1,303.00 target price on GE Vernova in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Argus set a $1,300.00 price target on GE Vernova in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Three 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 company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,089.88.

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.