GE Vernova Inc. $GEV Stock Holdings Boosted by Fairfield Financial Advisors LTD

Fairfield Financial Advisors LTD increased its stake in shares of GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) by 23.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,896 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 554 shares during the quarter. GE Vernova makes up about 1.0% of Fairfield Financial Advisors LTD’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest holding. Fairfield Financial Advisors LTD’s holdings in GE Vernova were worth $2,753,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in GEV. Auto Owners Insurance Co grew its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 110,973.4% during the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 34,858,156 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,278,224,000 after buying an additional 34,826,773 shares during the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in shares of GE Vernova during the second quarter worth $25,569,630,000. State Street Corp lifted its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,765,340 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,828,380,000 after acquiring an additional 370,842 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 20.1% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 2,598,178 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,267,949,000 after acquiring an additional 435,405 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of GE Vernova in the 2nd quarter valued at $2,497,472,000.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on GEV shares. President Capital raised their price objective on GE Vernova from $1,368.00 to $1,398.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $1,350.00 target price on shares of GE Vernova in a report on Thursday, October 1st. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of GE Vernova in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on GE Vernova from $1,195.00 to $1,225.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their price target on GE Vernova from $1,220.00 to $1,235.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, GE Vernova currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,164.87.

Key Headlines Impacting GE Vernova

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

• Positive Sentiment: Large backlog supports long-term growth: GE Vernova reportedly generated 88% organic order growth in the second quarter of 2026, lifting its backlog to approximately $176 billion. The company also produced more free cash flow in the quarter than during all of 2025, highlighting strong demand and improving cash generation. GE Vernova: A $176B Backlog Meets a 66x Price Tag
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see upside: Guggenheim reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a $1,450 price target. Susquehanna maintained a “positive” rating and lowered its target modestly from $1,300 to $1,270, still implying substantial potential appreciation from recent trading levels.
• Positive Sentiment: Upcoming earnings could provide a catalyst: GE Vernova plans to report third-quarter 2026 results on October 28. Analysts reportedly expect triple-digit year-over-year earnings growth, making the release an important test of whether order momentum is translating into profits. GE Vernova to announce third-quarter 2026 financial results
• Neutral Sentiment: Stock-split speculation: GE Vernova’s substantial post-IPO appreciation has prompted discussion about whether the company could split its shares. However, a split would not change the company’s underlying value or fundamentals. Stock-Split Watch: Is GE Vernova Next?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a key risk: Commentary highlights a roughly 66-times earnings valuation, leaving the stock vulnerable if earnings growth, margins, or the upcoming outlook disappoint. Citi’s decision to maintain a “hold” rating also signals that some analysts view the current valuation as fully reflected in the shares. GE Vernova Builds $176B Backlog But 66x Earnings Multiple Raises Questions

GE Vernova Trading Down 7.0%

Shares of NYSE:GEV traded down $70.02 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $934.02. 1,807,938 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,623,939. The firm has a market capitalization of $248.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.73, a PEG ratio of 3.45 and a beta of 1.14. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $967.20 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,000.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.85. GE Vernova Inc. has a twelve month low of $530.16 and a twelve month high of $1,195.94.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.17 by ($0.70). The business had revenue of $11.10 billion during 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 for the quarter was up 21.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.86 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that GE Vernova Inc. will post 15.04 EPS for the current fiscal year.

GE Vernova Announces Dividend

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

GE Vernova Company Profile

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.