GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) Short Interest Update

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) was the target of a large drop in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 6,060,018 shares, a drop of 14.7% from the January 29th total of 7,105,265 shares. Currently, 2.3% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 3,296,462 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.8 days. Based on an average trading volume of 3,296,462 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.8 days. Currently, 2.3% of the company’s stock are sold short.

GE Vernova Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of NYSE GEV traded up $5.98 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $847.98. The company had a trading volume of 1,459,321 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,968,777. GE Vernova has a 1 year low of $252.25 and a 1 year high of $894.93. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $734.06 and its 200 day simple moving average is $652.14. The stock has a market cap of $228.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.64, a P/E/G ratio of 3.51 and a beta of 1.45.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $13.39 earnings per share (EPS) 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 company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.73 earnings per share. Analysts predict that GE Vernova will post 6.59 earnings per share for the current year.

GE Vernova Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be issued a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 17th. GE Vernova’s dividend payout ratio is 11.24%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

GEV has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $785.00 target price on shares of GE Vernova in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Mizuho set a $714.00 price objective on shares of GE Vernova in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $849.00 price objective on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Evercore raised their target price on shares of GE Vernova from $860.00 to $905.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Guggenheim raised GE Vernova from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $910.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, GE Vernova presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $788.24.

Key Headlines Impacting GE Vernova

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management disclosed >$2.0B of 2025 data‑center electrification orders, raised multi‑year guidance, and boosted dividends + buybacks — this materially repositions GEV as an AI infrastructure supplier and underpins the stock’s rally. Did GE Vernova’s (GEV) AI Data Center Orders and Capital Returns Just Redefine Its Narrative?
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a doubled 2026 dividend and a materially larger buyback authorization, tied to electrification backlog and upgraded outlook — a direct catalyst for higher investor demand. GE Vernova Doubles 2026 Dividend As Electrification Backlog Supports Payouts
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish research notes argue structural opportunity from slot‑reservation arbitrage (SRAs), GridOS substrate and vertical integration (Prolec GE) could re-rate GEV from cyclical OEM to higher‑margin recurring revenue stream by 2028–2035. This narrative supports longer‑term multiple expansion. GE Vernova: Slot Reservation Arbitrage And GridOS Substrate Can Unlock Alpha By 2028
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/author upgrades and bullish takes around “repowering America” and rising gigawatt demand for AI have led some to raise targets — reinforcing momentum and investor conviction in the electrification thesis. GE Vernova: More Gigawatts Needed To Fuel AI, Raising My Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Deal activity in advanced nuclear: a GEV‑led alliance (Global Nuclear Fuel with Hitachi) is now the fuel fabricator for Aalo Atomics’ experimental reactor project, highlighting GEV’s role in nascent advanced‑nuclear supply chains — strategic but longer‑dated potential. Aalo Atomics Signs Contract to Secure Fabricated Fuel Rods From Global Nuclear Fuel
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces on Wall Street’s bullish consensus and investor Q&A (Zacks/Yahoo) amplify the buy thesis but are observational rather than new fundamental catalysts. Is It Worth Investing in GE Vernova (GEV) Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term volatility / profit‑taking: some market pieces note a pullback in the session and caution around “cash‑heavy” stock concerns or overextension after the recent run. These headlines can trigger intraday selling even if fundamentals stay constructive. GE Vernova (GEV) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Institutional Investors Weigh In On GE Vernova

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. OCONNOR A Distinct Business Unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC purchased a new position in shares of GE Vernova during the 4th quarter valued at about $2,506,000. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group grew its holdings in GE Vernova by 49.1% during the fourth quarter. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group now owns 1,965 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,284,000 after acquiring an additional 647 shares during the period. SHP Wealth Management purchased a new position in GE Vernova during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $324,000. Stenger Family Office LLC acquired a new position in GE Vernova in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $718,000. Finally, Employees Provident Fund Board acquired a new position in GE Vernova in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $6,862,000.

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.