Patron Partners LLC boosted its stake in GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV – Free Report) by 42.4% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,091 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 623 shares during the period. GE Vernova makes up 0.9% of Patron Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th largest holding. Patron Partners LLC’s holdings in GE Vernova were worth $2,457,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of GEV. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in shares of GE Vernova by 29.4% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,315 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,091,000 after acquiring an additional 753 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in GE Vernova by 1.7% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 1,564 shares of the company’s stock worth $828,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC acquired a new stake in GE Vernova during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $258,000. Ossiam bought a new stake in GE Vernova in the 2nd quarter valued at $42,000. Finally, Nebula Research & Development LLC boosted its stake in GE Vernova by 23.9% in the 2nd quarter. Nebula Research & Development LLC now owns 1,674 shares of the company’s stock valued at $886,000 after purchasing an additional 323 shares during the period.
Insider Buying and Selling at GE Vernova
In other news, CEO Victor Abate sold 4,819 shares of GE Vernova stock in a transaction on 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 in the company, 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 is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.
GE Vernova Stock Performance
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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). GE Vernova had a net margin of 23.03% and a return on equity of 42.42%. The firm had revenue of $11.10 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.79 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.86 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 21.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that GE Vernova Inc. will post 15.46 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
GE Vernova News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Vernova this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GE Vernova introduced a medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply designed for AI data centers and other power-intensive facilities. The product addresses the need for reliable power amid rapidly rising and uneven AI workloads, potentially expanding GEV’s Electrification opportunity. GE Vernova Introduces Medium-Voltage UPS for AI Data Centers
- Positive Sentiment: GE Vernova may offer a faster solution to the AI power bottleneck as gas-turbine orders are reportedly backed up through 2031. Its equipment could help data centers manage steeply fluctuating electricity demand, supporting demand visibility for the Power and Electrification businesses. GE Vernova Offers Quick Solution To AI’s Power Turbine Quandary
- Positive Sentiment: GE Vernova was selected as a technology partner for stage three of Australia’s Queensland Supernode battery-storage project. The award strengthens its utility-scale battery and grid-connectivity credentials, while the project’s regulatory approval reduces development uncertainty. GE Vernova to supply technology for stage three of Supernode BESS project
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted GEV’s backlog, customer-funded capacity expansion and exposure to both grid infrastructure and gas power. Data-center orders and expected Electrification growth could support improving margins and earnings. GE Vernova: The Grid-And-Gas Bottleneck Is Becoming A Margin Flywheel
- Neutral Sentiment: GE Vernova and American Electric Power were both identified as beneficiaries of AI-driven electricity demand and U.S. grid investment, but the comparison does not represent a new contract or financial forecast. GE Vernova vs. American Electric Power: Which Power Stock Has the Edge?
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the favorable demand narrative, GEV trades at a demanding valuation. Its latest quarterly EPS fell short of consensus, leaving investors focused on whether strong revenue growth, backlog conversion and margin expansion can justify the premium.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research firms have weighed in on GEV. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective on GE Vernova from $1,206.00 to $1,298.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Guggenheim boosted their target price on shares of GE Vernova from $1,300.00 to $1,450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Mizuho upped their price target on shares of GE Vernova from $913.00 to $949.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of GE Vernova in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of GE Vernova from $1,195.00 to $1,225.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,133.15.
GE Vernova 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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