Sovran Advisors LLC raised its holdings in GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV – Free Report) by 120.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,199 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,203 shares during the period. Sovran Advisors LLC’s holdings in GE Vernova were worth $1,412,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of GEV. Capital World Investors raised its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 1,907.5% in the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 2,156,197 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,325,842,000 after acquiring an additional 2,048,792 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its stake in GE Vernova by 170.0% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 1,175,729 shares of the company’s stock worth $722,956,000 after purchasing an additional 740,339 shares in the last quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd grew its stake in GE Vernova by 771.3% during the 2nd quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 763,226 shares of the company’s stock worth $403,861,000 after purchasing an additional 675,629 shares in the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its holdings in GE Vernova by 10,288.6% during the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 418,661 shares of the company’s stock worth $273,624,000 after purchasing an additional 414,631 shares during the period. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its position in GE Vernova by 66.0% in the 2nd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 944,567 shares of the company’s stock valued at $499,817,000 after purchasing an additional 375,677 shares in the last quarter.
GE Vernova News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Vernova this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Long‑term nuclear fuel supply extension with Entergy and rising AI/data‑center power demand have expanded GEV’s order backlog and attracted institutional attention — strengthens near‑term revenue visibility and utility/customer pipelines. Rising AI Power Demand And Nuclear Fuel Deal Might Change The Case For Investing In GE Vernova (GEV)
- Positive Sentiment: Several analyst actions and price‑target raises (including Wells Fargo’s raise to $896 and bullish notes from Barclays) have supported upside expectations and helped lift the stock in recent sessions. Wells Fargo & Company Raises GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) Price Target to $896.00
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple industry pieces and buy‑lists flag GEV as a beneficiary of the surge in reliable power demand (AI/data centers, grid modernization, nuclear/SMR investment), which supports a constructive medium‑term narrative. The Grid Can’t Keep Up. These 2 Utility Stocks Are the Buys of the Month.
- Positive Sentiment: High investor interest and positive mentions from notable investors (coverage noting Ray Dalio’s admiration) are increasing visibility and could attract more institutional flows. GE Vernova Inc. (GEV): Billionaire Ray Dalio Admires This Energy Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector and competitor coverage (nuclear/SMR developments) are reshaping the opportunity set; advances by peers could both validate the market or intensify competition — watch execution and contract wins. Terrestrial Energy Shifts to Execution Mode – Quarterly Update Report
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and momentum risk: GEV’s recent run, high P/E and elevated expectations create a backdrop for intraday pullbacks or profit‑taking despite positive fundamentals — short‑term volatility remains a risk.
GE Vernova Stock Performance
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $13.39 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.99 by $10.40. The firm had revenue of $10.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.21 billion. GE Vernova had a return on equity of 46.91% and a net margin of 12.83%.The firm’s revenue was up 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.73 earnings per share. As a group, analysts predict that GE Vernova Inc. will post 6.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
GE Vernova Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. GE Vernova’s payout ratio is currently 11.24%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
GEV has been the subject of several recent research reports. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $930.00 price objective on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Robert W. Baird set a $923.00 target price on shares of GE Vernova and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of GE Vernova from $817.00 to $960.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. China Renaissance upgraded shares of GE Vernova to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Susquehanna increased their price objective on shares of GE Vernova from $800.00 to $820.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $863.61.
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GE Vernova Company Profile
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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